Museo d'Arte e Cultura Sacra
Sacred art museum in the historic centre of Romano di Lombardia, in part of Casa Agazi, with Russian icons, the Miserere and local masterpieces.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of the passion for sacred art and culture of Monsignor Tarcisio Tironi. Thanks to generous donations from local artists it has grown into a point of reference for enthusiasts. It aims to let people admire, study and understand the works, to promote the heritage of Romano di Lombardia, and to encourage contemporary artists to create works of sacred art.
It is located in the historic centre, within the medieval walls, in Vicolo Chiuso, and occupies part of Casa Agazi, a 16th-century merchant's house. Besides the museum, the complex includes a parish library of about 85,000 volumes, educational workshops and exhibition rooms in several locations.
The collections include twenty-two Russian icon panels by unknown authors, dating from the 18th to the 19th century, which trace the main moments of the history of salvation; the cycle of the Miserere; and a section of masterpieces. Simplified visit routes are also planned.
Highlights
- Twenty-two Russian icons from the 18th–19th century
- The Miserere
- Masterpieces section
- Simplified visit routes
- Housed in Casa Agazi, a 16th-century merchant's house
- Parish library with about 85,000 volumes
Permanent exhibitions
- Icone – Twenty-two Russian icon panels by unknown authors, from the 18th–19th century, illustrating the main moments of the history of salvation.
- Miserere – Section devoted to the cycle of the Miserere.
- Capolavori – Selection of the most significant works in the museum's collection.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 4,833
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3groups of at least 15 people with booking, parish groups, over-65s, under-18s, Museo Card holders and holders of partner cards |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 2 · Under-18s with reduced ticket. |
| Seniors | €3Over-65s with reduced ticket. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3 per personGroups of at least 15 people with booking. |
| School groups: student | €3 |
| School groups: student with one workshop | €5 |
| School groups: student with two workshops | €7 |
Children under 3 and ICOM members also enter free. The Museo Card entitles its holders to the reduced ticket.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
The museum is accessible to people with motor disabilities, except for the Sala delle Incisioni. A lift and a stairlift serve the exhibition spaces of the Sala Mons. Alberti. A presentation booklet in Braille is available at the ticket office, and easy-reading aids are provided.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione di Romano di Lombardia · 9-min walk
Train on the Milan–Venice line to Romano di Lombardia; bus on the Bergamo–Soncino line.
By car
Parking available
The nearest car park is Piazza Fiume, which has charging points for electric vehicles.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of the museum and of the parish's significant places are available by appointment, with at least 7 working days' notice (groups of up to 20 people); the guided tour requires an admission ticket. On some Sundays the themed walks “Passeggiando con il MACS” take place. Projects for schools and young people are planned. |
