Museo diocesano di Gubbio
Diocesan museum in the 13th-century Palazzo dei Canonici in Gubbio, with sacred art, archaeological finds, the medieval refectory and the Botte dei Canonici.
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About the museum
The Museo Diocesano di Gubbio is located in the historic centre, between the cathedral of Santi Giacomo e Mariano and the Palazzo Ducale. The route occupies the Palazzo del Capitolo dei Canonici, built in the 13th century and later enlarged, where the college of canons responsible for worship in the cathedral lived; their communal life was regulated by Saint Ubaldo. It is part of the Polo Museale Diocesano, a unified cultural network that also includes the church of Santa Maria dei Laici, the church of Santa Maria Nuova and the Raccolta delle Memorie Ubaldiane.
The collection brings together objects from the cathedral, from religious buildings in the city and the surrounding area, and from some private owners. The archaeological section holds Roman funerary stelae, inscriptions and tomb slabs; the picture gallery houses paintings from the 14th and 15th centuries, including the panels by Mello da Gubbio with the Madonna enthroned with the Child, and works by Ottaviano Nelli and his circle, by Benedetto Nucci, Pomarancio, Francesco Allegrini and Sassoferrato.
Among the most precious pieces is the cope of Marcellus II, bishop of Gubbio and later pope, a 15th-century Flemish work preserved in the refectory, which has remained almost unchanged since the 13th century. The visit is completed by the treasury rooms with reliquaries, chalices and vestments, and the large Botte dei Canonici, a 15th-century wooden vat that could hold 387 barrels of wine.
Highlights
- Cope of Marcellus II, 15th-century Flemish work
- Madonna enthroned with the Child by Mello da Gubbio
- 13th-century refectory with a fresco of the Crucifixion
- Botte dei Canonici, 15th-century wooden vat (387 barrels)
- Treasury rooms with reliquaries, chalices and vestments
- Archaeological section with Roman stelae and slabs
Permanent exhibitions
- Sezione archeologica e pinacoteca – Roman funerary stelae, inscriptions, sculptures and paintings of the 13th–15th centuries, including the panels by Mello da Gubbio.
- Refettorio, sale del tesoro e Botte dei Canonici – The 13th-century refectory with the cope of Marcellus II, the reliquaries and liturgical vestments, and the large 15th-century wooden vat.
- Operated by
- Diocesi di Gubbio (Polo Museale Diocesano)
- Director
- Giordana Benazzi (direttrice scientifica)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 24,230
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3children aged 6 to 18, university students with a student card, journalists, members of ICOM, Touring Club and TuristiCard holders, over-65s |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Free admission for children under 6; reduced ticket from 6 to 18 years. |
| Seniors | €3Over 65 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Families | –For families with at least one minor, only the adult or adults pay, and minors have free access to the museums of the network. |
| Single ticket for the Polo Museale Diocesano | €6Includes the church of Santa Maria dei Laici, the Raccolta delle Memorie Ubaldiane and the Palazzo del Bargello. |
Free admission for tourist guides too.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Stroller-friendly
- Baby changing facilities
- Playground / play area
The museum offers a nursery room, a breastfeeding area, a relaxation and outdoor play area, free hire of pushchairs, priority ticketing for families with children and a mini guide for children.
Getting there & parking
From the main car parks of the city, take the public lifts up towards the centre (from Via della Repubblica up to Piazza Grande, or from Via dei Consoli).
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum has a mini guide for children and families, downloadable from the website. The churches of the museum complex have their own hours (Santa Maria dei Laici Thursdays to Sundays 10:30–13:00 and 15:00–18:00). |
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