Museo del tesoro della cattedrale di Aosta
Museum of sacred art in the ambulatory of Aosta cathedral, with reliquaries, goldsmith work, Gothic sculptures and the ivory diptych of Honorius; the 11th-century fresco cycle can also be visited.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the ambulatory of the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, in the heart of Aosta, and is run by the parish. It holds the treasure of the cathedral and works from the valley's parishes, offering an account of Valdostan sacred art from the 13th to the 18th century, with particular attention to the Gothic of the Western Alps.
The collection includes codices, paintings, sculptures, stained glass, reliquaries, goldsmith work and liturgical vestments. Among the best-known pieces are a Roman cameo of the 1st century, set in a 13th-century gold frame and once used as the clasp of a cope, and the consular ivory diptych of Honorius of 406, from the late Roman age. Also on display are a 14th-century rock crystal cross from Rhêmes, Gothic sculptures such as a carved wooden altar frontal, Limoges enamels, silver reliquary busts and the reliquary casket of Saint Grato, begun by Guglielmo di Locana and completed by Jean de Malines.
The ticket also includes, as an option, a visit to the 11th-century frescoes preserved in the attic of the cathedral.
Highlights
- Consular ivory diptych of Honorius (406)
- 1st-century Roman cameo in a 13th-century gold frame
- Reliquary casket of Saint Grato
- 14th-century rock crystal cross from Rhêmes
- Limoges enamels and silver reliquary busts
- 11th-century frescoes in the attic, with combined ticket
Permanent exhibition
- Tesoro della cattedrale e arte sacra valdostana – Works from the 13th to the 18th century: reliquaries, goldsmith work, sculptures, stained glass, codices and vestments, including the Honorius diptych and the casket of Saint Grato.
- Operated by
- Parrocchia della Cattedrale di Aosta
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 18. |
| Students & apprentices | freeStudents up to age 25: free admission. |
| Museum and 11th-century frescoes | €5 |
The museum alone costs €4, museum and frescoes €5. Free admission also for holders of a museum pass.
Accessibility
- 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
The regional tourism portal lists the site as accessible to persons with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the ambulatory of the cathedral, in Piazza Giovanni XXIII, in Aosta.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | For information and special bookings, write to info@cattedraleaosta.it. The regional tourism portal states that visits are arranged by contacting the custodian. |
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