Museo parrocchiale di San Pietro Martire
Museum and sacristy of the church of San Pietro Martire in Murano, with vestments, sacred vessels and the largest reliquary on the island.
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About the museum
The museum is located in the sacristy of the parish church of San Pietro Martire, in Murano, and since 1815 has housed sacred furnishings from churches and convents suppressed during the Napoleonic period, largely from the demolition of the Scuola di San Giovanni dei Battuti.
The church was built in 1348 together with a Dominican convent and was originally dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It was commissioned by Marco Michiel and consecrated on 17 September 1417. After the fire of 1474 it was rebuilt in its present form in 1511. Closed in 1806, it reopened for worship in 1813. The collection includes chalices and silverware from the 12th to the 19th century, paintings and tapestries from the 14th to the 19th century, original vestments and sacred vessels from the 17th century, and the largest reliquary on the island of Murano.
Highlights
- Original vestments and sacred vessels from the 17th century
- The largest reliquary on the island of Murano
- Chalices and silverware from the 12th to the 19th century
- Carved wooden dossals by Pietro Morando
- Church with works by Giovanni Bellini, Tintoretto and Veronese
Permanent exhibition
- Museo e Sacrestia – Original vestments and sacred vessels from the 17th century, chalices and silverware, paintings and tapestries from suppressed churches and convents, and the largest reliquary on the island of Murano.
- Operated by
- Parrocchia di San Pietro Martire
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free admission for children under 12. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with mobility impairments and for those accompanying them. |
| Groups | –Groups of more than 25 people must book in advance by e-mail (visitemurano@gmail.com). |
Single ticket of €3 for church, museum and sacristy; the contribution supports restoration, maintenance and conservation. Free admission also for residents of the historic centre and the islands, authorised guides, teachers accompanying school groups, priests, religious and seminarians.
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
Free admission for people with mobility impairments and for those accompanying them; no other accessibility information is published.
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
| Good to know | The parish website offers a PDF guide to the museum and sacristy, titled “Scopri il museo” (Discover the museum). |
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