Museo delle arti monastiche
Museum in Serra de’ Conti on the everyday life of the Poor Clares of the Santa Maria Maddalena monastery, with a theatrical and multimedia route.
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About the museum
The museum, opened in December 2002, is devoted to the life of the enclosed monastery of Santa Maria Maddalena, which stands a short distance from the centre of Serra de’ Conti and has housed a monastic community since 1586. It collects objects linked to the everyday life and work of the nuns, from the 16th to the late 19th century.
The route is based on research in the archives of the monastery and of the episcopal archive of Senigallia, and was curated by the art historian Amelia Mariotti. The rooms recreate settings such as the pharmacy (spezieria), the kitchen and the “lavoriero” (workroom), where activities such as spinning, embroidery, dyeing of fabrics, wax modelling and the making of silk flowers took place.
The visit is designed as a theatrical route with audio guides and narrating voices through nine stations, supported by multimedia displays, a video on the life of the nuns today and a section devoted to the enclosure (clausura). The museum also offers educational workshops, an escape room and a soundwalk through the streets of the town.
Highlights
- Theatrical route with audio guide through the monastery rooms
- Reconstructed pharmacy, kitchen and “lavoriero” (workroom)
- Original objects linked to the life of the Poor Clares
- Multimedia room and video on the nuns of today
- Educational workshops and soundwalk
Permanent exhibition
- Le stanze del tempo sospeso – Theatrical and multimedia route through the pharmacy, kitchen, workroom and enclosure of the Santa Maria Maddalena monastery.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Monastero di Santa Maria Maddalena / Comune di Serra de' Conti
- Visitors per year
- approx. 689
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2 |
The museum takes part in the Carta Musei Marche (Marche museums card).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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’s website mentions a section on accessible museum visits, without describing its features.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Workshops and educational activities for children and schools are planned; visitors can touch some original objects along the route.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Library and bookshop at the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The theatrical route is accompanied by audio guides; educational workshops, an escape room and a soundwalk with smartphone and headphones are available. Bookings at +39 0731 871739. |
