Diecézne múzeum Nitrianskeho biskupstva

About the museum

The Diecézne múzeum (Diocesan Museum) in Nitra arose from the initiative of the Nitra bishop Viliam Judák, who developed an older idea of Cardinal Ján Chryzostom Korec. It is housed in Nitra Castle, and its aim is to make the history of the Nitra diocese and its church-art monuments accessible to the wider public.

The first part, the permanent exhibition of literary monuments connected with the beginnings of Christianity and with the oldest history of the nation and the Nitra diocese, opened on 5 July 2007. It contains facsimiles of documents, for example the text On the Conversion of the Bavarians and Carantanians, letters from Pope John VIII to Svätopluk and Methodius, and examples of Glagolitic and Cyrillic monuments and of the Nitra Gospels, supplemented by maps of Great Moravia, models of churches and archaeological finds.

The second part, the treasury with the cathedral treasure of the Nitra Cathedral and the Bishop's Office, was solemnly opened on 5 July 2008. It displays chalices, monstrances, candlesticks and other liturgical objects. The museum is part of the visitor circuit of Nitra Castle, which also includes the Cathedral of St Emerám.

Highlights

• Facsimiles of Pribina's donation, letters from Pope John VIII and Glagolitic and Cyrillic monuments
• Examples from the Nitra and Cividale Gospels
• Treasury with the cathedral treasure of Nitra Cathedral
• Chalices, monstrances and other liturgical objects
• Part of a visit to Nitra Castle with the Cathedral of St Emerám

Permanent exhibitions

• Expozícia literárnych pamiatok – Facsimiles of documents, Glagolitic and Cyrillic monuments and gospel books from the beginnings of Christianity in our territory, supplemented by maps of Great Moravia, models of churches and archaeological finds.
• Klenotnica – The cathedral treasure of Nitra Cathedral and the Bishop's Office, with chalices, monstrances and candlesticks.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Nitrianske biskupstvo

Admission & discounts

The ticket to Nitra Castle includes an individual tour of the grounds, the Diocesan Museum and the Cathedral of St Emerám. In the winter season (October to March) it costs €3, reduced €2; in the summer season (April to October) €4, reduced €3. Guided tours must be booked at least 2 to 3 days in advance; groups of up to 15 people pay a one-off surcharge of €15. The diocese's website gives an older admission price for the museum alone of €1 (€0.50 for students, children and pensioners; children under 6 free).

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Getting there & parking

Buses can drop visitors off at Župné námestie; it is more comfortable to park by the ice stadium and walk along the path to Nitra Castle.

Amenities & dining

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