Museo della Contrada della Tartuca
Museum complex of the Siena contrada della Tartuca with the Museo del Palio, Museo del Costume, Museo degli arredi sacri and the oratory of Sant'Antonio da Padova.
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About the museum
The museum complex tells the story and present life of the Contrada della Tartuca through the objects on display. It is attached to the oratory of Sant'Antonio da Padova alle Murella, a Baroque building erected between 1682 and 1685 by Niccolò and Iacomo Franchini, and it is organized into three sections.
The Museo del Palio holds the drappelloni won by the contrada, including works by artists such as Fernando Botero and Igor Mitoraj. The Museo del Costume collects the costumes used in the historical procession from the second half of the 19th century to today. The Museo degli arredi sacri, opened in 2008, displays the contrada's liturgical objects, including a silver masgalano, chased and embossed, dated 1562, with The Rape of Europa.
The visit also includes the oratory, which is an integral part of the complex.
Highlights
- Drappelloni won, with works by Fernando Botero and Igor Mitoraj
- Costumes of the historical procession from the second half of the 19th century
- Silver masgalano of 1562 with The Rape of Europa
- Museum of sacred furnishings opened in 2008
- Baroque oratory of Sant'Antonio da Padova
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Contrada della Tartuca
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission according to the Musei Online listing.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Booking required by e-mail at museo@tartuca.it. |
