Museo di Arte Sacra del Santuario di Monte Berico
Museum of sacred art in the convent of the Monte Berico Sanctuary in Vicenza, with over 500 works, including ex-votos, liturgical furnishings and icons from the 14th to the 21st century.
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About the museum
The museum was established in 1971 and occupies spaces integrated into the heart of the ancient convent of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Monte Berico in Vicenza, obtained from extensions carried out between the 15th and the 19th century. The present display derives from a complete survey of the artistic heritage carried out in 2020.
The route covers about 372 square metres in six rooms and presents over five hundred works, from the 14th to the 21st century, organised into six thematic sections: ex-votos dedicated to the Madonna of Monte Berico, iconographic evidence on the history of the sanctuary, liturgical furnishings and vestments from the sacristy and from the convents of the Servants of Mary (Servi di Maria), works linked to the spirituality of the Order, a collection of spontaneous offerings, and post-Byzantine icons from Greece, Russia and the neo-Byzantine tradition.
Among the main works are the “Sacra Famiglia” (Holy Family) attributed to Giovanni Antonio De Pieri, a “Pietà” attributed to Andreas Pavias, “Luce nelle tenebre” (Light in the Darkness) by Cagnaccio di San Pietro and various ex-votos from the 17th to the 19th century. The museum also manages the exhibitions in the multipurpose hall “Sette Santi Fondatori” (Seven Holy Founders).
Highlights
- Over 500 works from the 14th to the 21st century
- Ex-votos for the Madonna of Monte Berico
- Post-Byzantine icons from Greece, Russia and the neo-Byzantine tradition
- “Luce nelle tenebre” by Cagnaccio di San Pietro
- Furnishings and vestments of the Servants of Mary (Servi di Maria)
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso del museo in sei sezioni – Ex-votos, iconographic evidence on the sanctuary, liturgical furnishings, works of the Servants of Mary, spontaneous offerings and post-Byzantine icons.
- Founded
- 1971
- Operated by
- Santuario di Monte Berico – Servi di Maria
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,500
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personGuided visits of the museum for groups (minimum 10 people, about 60 minutes): €3 per adult, €2 per minor. |
| Short guided historical visit (about 30 minutes), group of up to 50 people | €50€100 for groups of up to 100 people. |
Group rates apply to guided visits by reservation.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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
There are architectural barriers; staff offer alternative routes accessible to people with mobility impairments through the monumental areas of the complex.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Educational routes for schools of all levels and artistic catechesis itineraries for all ages.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups must book in advance (e-mail museo@monteberico.it or WhatsApp +39 0444 124 2153) and report to the convent reception desk. Cancellations must be notified at least three days in advance, by 12:00, otherwise the amount paid is not refunded. There are no toilets in the sanctuary; they are available outside, in Piazzale della Vittoria and next to the Penitenzieria. |
