Museo della basilica di Gandino
Museum of the Gandino basilica with sacred art, nativity scenes from around the world and textile archaeology: silverware, lace, tapestries, vestments and wooden sculptures.
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About the museum
The museum of the Basilica di Gandino was created to house the numerous works of art of the parish church. It was conceived by the parish priest (prevosto) Mons. Giovanni Bonzi and opened on 15 December 1929, with the support also of Mons. Angelo Roncalli, the future Pope John XXIII, who often visited Gandino.
The original premises soon proved too small for the heritage accumulated over the centuries: the museum was renovated and expanded in 1963 by the parish priest Mons. Antonio Giuliani. A further expansion in the 1980s, promoted by Mons. Alessandro Recanati, led to the creation of the sections devoted to nativity scenes and textiles, in an old building near the museum. In 1965 the museum was classified as a “museo medio di ente religioso” (medium-sized museum of a religious body).
The route comprises the Museo di arte sacra, with silverware, lace, wooden sculptures, tapestries, vestments, liturgical textiles and paintings; the Museo dei presepi, with nativity scenes of various origins; and the Museo dell’archeologia tessile, linked to Gandino’s wool-working tradition.
Highlights
- Silverware, lace and wooden sculptures from the basilica treasury
- Tapestries, liturgical vestments and paintings
- Museo dei presepi with nativity scenes from around the world
- Textile archaeology section
- Guided tours in Italian, English, French and German included in the ticket
Permanent exhibitions
- Museo di arte sacra – Silverware, lace, wooden sculptures, tapestries, vestments and paintings from the basilica (visitable March to October).
- Museo dei presepi e dell'archeologia tessile – Nativity scenes of various origins and a section on textile archaeology (visitable November to February).
- Founded
- 1929
- Visitors per year
- approx. 6,128
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3.50Under-18s (outside-hours visits and schools); FAI and PROMOSERIO members during opening hours |
| Nativity and textile section (November–February), full price | €3.50Reduced €2. |
| Basilica visit only | €3 |
| Supplement to add the basilica visit | €1 |
The prices shown refer to the sacred art section, visitable March to October. Teachers accompanying school groups enter free of charge. The guided tour is included in the ticket price.
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 museum is equipped for visitors with heart conditions and with mobility impairments; visits require booking, including on Saturdays and Sundays.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car and coach parking in Via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours in Italian, English, French and German, included in the ticket. For groups and for visits outside opening hours, please telephone in advance. Educational materials for primary and secondary schools are available on the website. |
