Polo culturale civico diocesano di Santa Chiara
Cultural complex in the former Santa Chiara monastery in Sulmona, with the diocesan museum of sacred art, the civic gallery of contemporary art and the diocesan library.
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About the museum
The cultural complex occupies the former monastery of Santa Chiara, in Piazza Garibaldi, once home to the Poor Clares. According to tradition, the production of the confetti for which Sulmona is famous began right here in the 15th century.
The diocesan museum of sacred art is on the ground floor, in the inner chapel and the large refectory, and mainly holds works from the churches of the Valle Peligna, from the late 13th to the 18th century: 15th-century Madonnas with Child, sacred vestments and goldsmiths' work. On the first floor are the diocesan library, in three rooms, the civic gallery of modern and contemporary art linked to the international contemporary art exhibition of Sulmona, and an artistic nativity scene by the local artist Enzo Mosca.
The route is guided by numbered audioguides, with teaching panels also written in easy-to-read language.
Highlights
- Diocesan museum of sacred art in the chapel and refectory
- Madonnas with Child of the 15th century and statue of San Giacomo
- Civic gallery of modern and contemporary art
- Artistic nativity scene by Enzo Mosca
- Audioguides in Italian, English and LIS (Italian Sign Language)
Permanent exhibition
- Museo diocesano di arte sacra e pinacoteca comunale – Sacred art from the late 13th to the 18th century in the chapel and refectory, a gallery of modern and contemporary art and an artistic nativity scene.
- Operated by
- Comune di Sulmona
Admission & discounts
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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
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
Audioguides in Italian, English and LIS (PNRR, the Italian recovery plan, project for the removal of physical and cognitive barriers). Some teaching panels are written in easy-to-read language.
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
| Audio guide | yes (IT, EN) |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Route with a numbered audioguide, starting in the entrance hall, where a video presents Sulmona and the Santa Chiara complex. |
