Museo del Santuario della Madre del Buon Consiglio

About the museum

The museum of the Sanctuary of the Madre del Buon Consiglio is housed in the 18th-century convent attached to the basilica of Genazzano. It was set up in 1974 for the bicentenary of the construction of the convent (1774) and of the birth of Blessed Stefano Bellesini.

The route begins in the Corridor of San Giovanni Battista, reached from the monumental 18th-century sacristy, with paintings from the 15th to the 19th century, frescoes detached from the church's choir loft by Tito Troya and a statue of the Madonna used in processions. The central gallery displays the oldest paintings, many of them donated by Pope Leo XIII, and historical vestments, including chasubles from the 17th to 19th centuries. In the Corridor of the Bell a bell from 1424 is kept which, according to tradition, is linked to the appearance of the image of the Madonna in 1467, as well as a 17th-century wooden crucifix.

On the mezzanine are gathered ex voto, relics and gifts, and two rooms with memorabilia of Blessed Stefano Bellesini; ex voto in silver foil marked PRG (per grazia ricevuta, “for grace received”) are also on display. The museum has a shop, accessible from the central gallery.

Highlights

• Paintings from the 15th to 19th century, many donated by Leo XIII
• Frescoes detached from the choir loft by Tito Troya
• Historical vestments from the 17th to 19th centuries
• Bell from 1424 linked to the appearance of the image
• Ex voto in silver foil
• Memorabilia of Blessed Stefano Bellesini

Permanent exhibitions

• Corridoio di San Giovanni Battista e galleria centrale – Paintings from the 15th to 19th century, detached frescoes by Tito Troya and historical vestments.
• Mezzanino – Ex voto, relics, gifts and two rooms with memorabilia of Blessed Stefano Bellesini.

Founded

1974

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• 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

The upper floor can be reached by stairs from the Corridor of San Giovanni Battista or by lift.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum shop is accessible from the central gallery; for pilgrims there are toilets and the Sala Ristoro, where a packed lunch can be eaten.

Events & venue rental

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