Museo Diocesano Diffuso Diamare
Diocesan museum in the premises of the cathedral of Sessa Aurunca: archaeological finds, bishops’ vestments, statue groups and liturgical furnishings in six rooms.
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About the museum
The Museo Diocesano Diffuso Diamare, known as MuDiSe, continues the diocesan museum founded in 1893 by Bishop Giovanni Maria Diamare. After refurbishment work begun in 2017, the museum reopened on 25 March 2023 with a new display in the premises adjoining the cathedral of Santi Pietro e Paolo, in Piazza Duomo.
The route, set out in six rooms and twelve itineraries, traces the diocesan territory from early Christian times to the present. The first room, the Grande Sala, holds archaeological finds from sites in the diocese, including statues, sculptures and pottery; the room dedicated to Pius IX and the adjoining chapel display the bishops’ liturgical vestments; the Cappella San Michele brings together statue groups from various churches of the diocese. The route is completed by the crypt, the lapidarium and a contemporary art room.
The idea is a space of “identity interpretation”: objects, stories and voices of popular piety tell the faith of the community and the events of the territory. The museum is run by the association “In mano all’arte”, made up of young local people, who take care of welcome, openings and visits; educational routes are offered for schools.
Highlights
- Archaeological finds from the diocesan territory in the Grande Sala
- Bishops’ vestments in the room and chapel of Pius IX
- Statue groups in the Cappella San Michele
- Crypt, lapidarium and contemporary art room
- Audio guides and educational routes for schools
Permanent exhibition
- Le sale del MuDiSe – Six rooms with archaeological finds, bishops’ vestments, statue groups, crypt, lapidarium and a contemporary room in the cathedral premises.
- Founded
- 1893
- Operated by
- Diocesi di Sessa Aurunca; gestione associazione «In mano all'arte»
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4groups of over 20 people, over 65s, visitors aged 14 to 25 |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Free admission under 6; ages 7 to 13 reduced ticket €3. |
| Seniors | €4Over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and accompanying persons. |
| Students & apprentices | €3School and parish groups. |
| Groups (21+ people) | €4 per personGroups of over 20 people; booking compulsory for groups and schools. |
| Guided tour (per group) | €25Admission price not included. |
Free admission also for tourist guides, ICOM and AMEI members, up to two accompanying teachers, clergy and religious.
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 website gives no information on accessibility; admission is free for people with disabilities and accompanying persons.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Booking compulsory for groups and schools (prenotazioni@mudise.it). An audio guide service is mentioned on the website. |
