Museo dei Cappuccini

About the museum

The Museo dei Cappuccini in Milan was founded in 2001 to preserve, protect and enhance the vast cultural heritage of the Friars Minor Capuchin of the Lombard Province, who have been present in Lombardy since 1535. The first group of works had already been moved to the provincial archive for reasons of better preservation and security, and because some convents had closed.

Opening the museum made it possible to conserve the works properly and to make the history of the Order known to the public. The museum presents the thought and work of the Capuchins and the cultural and religious context in which they operated, placing them within the history of Milan. Bequests and donations have enriched the collection over time. It includes paintings, sculptures, sacred furnishings and vestments from the 14th to the 18th century.

The route runs over three levels. On the ground floor are the rooms devoted to the Capuchins, to “I promessi sposi” (The Betrothed by Manzoni) and to the rhythm of convent life. On the first floor are the rooms on the Capuchin friars and on Franciscan and sacred iconography. On the second floor are the Rusconi collection and the section “L’arte di donare l’arte” (The Art of Giving Art). The museum also offers thematic routes, with works by artists such as Bernardo Strozzi, Guercino, Palma il Giovane and Mario Sironi.

Highlights

• Paintings, sculptures and sacred furnishings from the 14th to the 18th century
• Works by Bernardo Strozzi, Guercino, Palma il Giovane and Mario Sironi
• Rooms devoted to the Capuchins and to Manzoni’s “I promessi sposi”
• Franciscan and sacred iconography
• Rusconi collection on the second floor

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione permanente – Paintings, sculptures and sacred furnishings from the 14th to the 18th century spread over three floors, with rooms devoted to the Capuchins, Franciscan iconography and the Rusconi collection.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Provincia di Lombardia dei Frati Minori Cappuccini – RAMOS ETS

Visitors per year

approx. 1,307

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the museum is by voluntary donation. Booking is compulsory for groups.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

There are four steps at the entrance to the building. Beyond them a lift takes you to the museum floor, which inside is served by a lift and a stair lift. If the steps cannot be managed, contact the reception (+39 02 7712 2580-584) for an alternative route. Parking for people with disabilities is in Viale Piave 2, in front of the church. Alternatively, you can park in the convent or on the church forecourt, by agreeing entry with the staff.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Educational routes for schools of all levels, oratories and catechism classes; projects for schools and families.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at Via Kramer 5, in the Capuchin convent of Viale Piave 2.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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