Museo diocesano di Molfetta

About the museum

The museum is housed in the former Jesuit college, whose construction began in 1610 and which today houses the Molfetta diocesan seminary. The roots of the collections go back to the 1830s, when Bishop Filippo Giudice Caracciolo assigned some rooms to a first archaeological collection, with materials from the Pulo di Molfetta belonging to the scholar G. M. Giovene.

The collections were reorganised in the 20th century, and the diocesan museum and picture gallery was opened to the public in 1980. After a reorganisation wanted by Bishop Luigi Martella, the museum reopened on 18 June 2009; since January 2010 management has been entrusted to a cooperative of young people.

The route is divided into sections devoted to the lapidarium, archaeology, vestments, statuary, painting, contemporary art and the treasury. The museum also offers educational activities for schools and a library.

Highlights

• Archaeological section with materials from the Molfetta area
• Lapidarium and statuary
• Picture gallery of sacred paintings
• Vestments and treasury objects
• Seat in the former Jesuit college

Permanent exhibition

• Collezioni permanenti – Sections on the lapidarium, archaeology, vestments, statuary, painting, contemporary art and the treasury.

Founded

1980

Operated by

Diocesi di Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi (gestione: Cooperativa FeArT)

Visitors per year

approx. 2,833

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the historic centre of Molfetta. By car, arrive from the SS 16bis Adriatica dual carriageway or from the A14 motorway, exit Molfetta.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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