Museo diocesano Albani

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1964 at the wish of Bishop Anacleto Cazzaniga and the Metropolitan Chapter. It takes its name from the Albani family, patrons of Urbino Cathedral and in particular of Pope Clement XI (1700–1721). It is housed in the Episcopal Palace, beside the Duomo.

The new display, covering about 600 square metres, was inaugurated on 20 March 2010 during the episcopate of Mons. Francesco Marinelli. The route is organized chronologically in seven rooms, plus the Old Sacristy and the New Sacristy, and includes a visit to the Cathedral and the Oratory of the Grotto.

The collections, which come from the territory of the Archdiocese of Urbino-Urbania-Sant’Angelo in Vado, bring together around 200 objects: illuminated codices, chalices and reliquaries in filigree and enamel, majolica and porcelain, ivories and liturgical vestments. Among the best-known pieces are the brass lectern from the library of Federico da Montefeltro, a bronze candelabrum by Francesco di Giorgio Martini, detached frescoes in a late Gothic style, and paintings by Giovanni Santi, Federico Barocci and Federico Zuccari.

Highlights

• Bronze candelabrum by Francesco di Giorgio Martini
• Brass lectern from the library of Federico da Montefeltro
• Paintings by Giovanni Santi, Federico Barocci and Federico Zuccari
• Illuminated codices, reliquaries and liturgical vestments
• Route including the Cathedral and the Oratory of the Grotto

Permanent exhibitions

• Museo Albani – percorso permanente – Seven rooms in chronological order, plus the two sacristies, with sacred art from the territory of the archdiocese from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
• Oratorio della Grotta – Underground oratory of the Cathedral, which can be visited as part of the museum route.

Founded

1964

Operated by

Arcidiocesi di Urbino-Urbania-Sant'Angelo in Vado

Visitors per year

approx. 7,502

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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The museum states that it has removed physical barriers along the visit route wherever possible; access in the rooms is limited to a maximum of 10 people at a time. For specific information, you can contact the museum.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

The “Caccia all’opera d’arte” riddles and a family crossword, also in English, are available free of charge at the ticket office; family visits to the Oratory of the Grotto are offered for self-guided exploration.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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