Museo - Itinerario della Memoria e della Pace - Centro studi Giovanni Palatucci

About the museum

The Museo Itinerario della Memoria e della Pace – Centro studi Giovanni Palatucci, established in 2008 and presented as the only museum of memory in Campania, is housed in the former Dominican convent of San Bartolomeo in Campagna. During the Second World War, following the racial laws, the town hosted two internment centres for Jews and political prisoners, set up in the Franciscan convent of the Concezione and in the Dominican convent of San Bartolomeo.

The route tells the “different story” of Campagna, linked to Giovanni Palatucci, an official of the foreigners’ office of the police headquarters (Questura) in Rijeka (Fiume), and to his uncle Giuseppe Maria Palatucci, bishop of the town. Using special permits and escapes abroad, Giovanni saved thousands of Jews, many of whom were taken in at Campagna; arrested by the Germans, he died in Dachau on 10 February 1945. In 1990 he was recognised as Righteous Among the Nations, and in 1995 he was awarded the Gold Medal of Civil Merit posthumously.

The exhibition combines panels with documents and photographs on the Shoah and on the lives of the internees with reconstructed spaces, such as a dormitory, and addresses current themes such as interreligious dialogue, tolerance and peace. The museum also organises exhibitions, book presentations, musical events and activities for schools and families.

Key themes

• Former convent of San Bartolomeo, once an internment site
• Panels with documents and photographs on the Shoah and the internees
• Reconstruction of an internees’ dormitory
• Story of Giovanni and Giuseppe Maria Palatucci, Righteous Among the Nations
• Virtual tour of the museum on the website

Permanent exhibition

• Itinerario della Memoria e della Pace – Panels with documents and photographs on the Shoah and on internment in Campagna, with a reconstructed dormitory and a section devoted to Giovanni Palatucci.

Founded

2008

Operated by

Comune di Campagna; Centro Studi Giovanni Palatucci

Director

Marcello Naimoli

Visitors per year

approx. 3,500

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free, including for groups.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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

According to the Service Charter: car park with reserved spaces, ramps, a stair lift and a lift; wheelchair access is possible only with a lightweight wheelchair. Dedicated guided tours and tactile tours for specific needs.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

According to the Service Charter, the museum offers illustrated material and educational games, child-friendly guided tours and workshops.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the former convent of San Bartolomeo, in the historic centre of Campagna; according to the Service Charter a car park is available.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

According to the Service Charter, Wi-Fi throughout the building; a bookshop and a café accessible from the museum are also listed.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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