Museo diocesano e capitolare di Terni
Diocesan museum housed in the 17th-century Seminary palace beside the cathedral of Terni, with paintings and sculptures from the 15th to the 18th century.
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About the museum
The museum is in the old Seminary palace, built in 1653 at the initiative of Cardinal-Bishop Francesco Angelo Rapaccioli, who also renovated the layout of the nearby square. The project, of clearly Roman character, links the cathedral, the seminary and the Bishop's Palace in a single monumental complex made up of buildings from different periods, from the Roman amphitheatre to the church of the Carmine.
The collection was created to preserve and promote the historical, artistic and cultural heritage of the diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia. Its core consists of paintings and sculptures from the storerooms of the cathedral Chapter and the parishes of the diocese, largely works from the 15th to the 18th century by artists such as Livio Agresti, Marten Stellaert, Francesco Cincinnato, Il Sassoferrato, Calisto Calisti, Giacinto Brandi, Girolamo Troppa and Liborio Coccetti.
In the loggia are paintings with sacrificial scenes and with the story of the prophet Jonah, attributed to the first half of the 18th century. A section of about 250 square metres is reserved for contemporary art, with works by artists such as Paolo Borghi, Bruno Ceccobelli, Ricardo Cinalli, Dino Cunsolo and Oliviero Rainaldi. The museum is named after Don Fabio Leonardis (1950–2008), formerly director of the diocesan office for cultural heritage.
Highlights
- Paintings by Livio Agresti, Marten Stellaert and Francesco Cincinnato
- Works by Il Sassoferrato, Girolamo Troppa and other artists from Umbria, Lazio and Rome
- Loggia paintings with the story of the prophet Jonah
- Contemporary art section of about 250 square metres
- Seat in the Seminary palace of 1653
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione permanente – Paintings and sculptures from the 15th to the 18th century from the churches of the diocese and the Chapter, plus a section of contemporary art.
- Operated by
- Diocesi di Terni-Narni-Amelia
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2 |
Prices listed by a museum catalogue portal (2022); it is advisable to confirm them when booking.
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
A catalogue listing indicates the presence of services for visitors with disabilities, without details.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The diocese has regulations for the use of the conference hall and the museum's exhibition rooms.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are possible by reservation. The museum's exhibition rooms and conference hall can host exhibitions and events; a 360° virtual tour is available. |
