Museum of sacred art

From establishment to the new itinerary

Since its establishment in 1971, the museum space has been integrated into the heart of the ancient convent. The current museum layout is the result of a comprehensive survey of the artistic heritage held at Monte Berico, conducted throughout 2020.

This effort led to the creation of a new itinerary divided into six thematic sections, providing a pedagogically cohesive narrative of the collection. The exhibition features over 500 artifacts, dating from the 14th to the 21st century.

The collections of the artistic heritage

The artistic heritage on display is highly diverse.

Here are the main collections:

Historical collection of ex-votos dedicated to the Madonna of Monte Berico (15th-21st centuries), predominantly “for favors received”;
Iconographic testimonies related to the history of the sanctuary;
Liturgical utensils and vestments from the former sacristy of the sanctuary and closed convents of the Servants of Mary Order;
Artworks related to the history and spirituality of the Servants of Mary;
Collection of spontaneous donations;
Post-byzantine Icons (greek, russian, and neo-byzantine).

Some of the museum’s major works

Giovanni Antonio De Pieri (attributed to), Holy Family, 18th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Andreas Pavias (attributed to), Pietà, late 15th – early 16th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Lina Rosso, Jesus Christ on the Cross, 1931, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
The Child Alessandro Gobbati Falling from a Balcony of the Convent of Santa Maria di Monte Berico (Ex-Voto), February 26, 1695, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
The Fall of a Priest from a Horse (Ex-Voto), first half of the 18th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Cagnaccio di San Pietro, Light in the Darkness, 1930-1931, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Vicentine School, Madonna of Humility (fresco fragment), late 15th – early 16th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico (east wall of the entrance hall)
Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico (east wall of the entrance hall): detail of the Venetian-Cretan icon of the Pietà and the fresco fragment depicting the Madonna of Humility
Vicentine School, Ex-Voto of a Nobleman Petitioning the Madonna with the Infant Jesus and Three Franciscan Saints (Francis of Assisi, Bernardino of Siena, and Anthony of Padua), first half of the 18th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Francesco Maffei (attributed to), Ex voto of the noblewoman who offers her jewels to the Madonna, 17th century, Monte Berico Sacred Art Museum
Falling from the Carriage (ex voto), October 1, 1870, Monte Berico Sacred Art Museum
Giovanni Antonio De Pieri (attributed to), Holy Family, 18th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Andreas Pavias (attributed to), Pietà, late 15th – early 16th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Lina Rosso, Jesus Christ on the Cross, 1931, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
The Child Alessandro Gobbati Falling from a Balcony of the Convent of Santa Maria di Monte Berico (Ex-Voto), February 26, 1695, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
The Fall of a Priest from a Horse (Ex-Voto), first half of the 18th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Cagnaccio di San Pietro, Light in the Darkness, 1930-1931, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Vicentine School, Madonna of Humility (fresco fragment), late 15th – early 16th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico (east wall of the entrance hall)
Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico (east wall of the entrance hall): detail of the Venetian-Cretan icon of the Pietà and the fresco fragment depicting the Madonna of Humility
Vicentine School, Ex-Voto of a Nobleman Petitioning the Madonna with the Infant Jesus and Three Franciscan Saints (Francis of Assisi, Bernardino of Siena, and Anthony of Padua), first half of the 18th century, Museum of Sacred Art of Monte Berico
Francesco Maffei (attributed to), Ex voto of the noblewoman who offers her jewels to the Madonna, 17th century, Monte Berico Sacred Art Museum
Falling from the Carriage (ex voto), October 1, 1870, Monte Berico Sacred Art Museum

The past blends with the present

The Museum is designed and experienced as a meeting place open to everyone, where one can explore an important religious and cultural heritage from the past that engages with the future.

It is a dynamic space where the displays periodically feature different works, allowing for small thematic exhibitions aimed at deepening the topics covered in the museum’s journey. Currently, the total area of the museum is 372 m², spread across six rooms of varying sizes, resulting from architectural expansions that took place over a long period, from the 15th to the 19th century.

This layout involves the presence of architectural barriers. In response to the challenge of physically overcoming these barriers, the museum staff provides alternative routes that traverse the monumental areas of the complex, accessible to individuals with mobility disabilities. The Museum also manages the exhibitions set up in the multifunctional room Sette Santi Fondatori, located next to the Penitentiary.

Museum of sacred art

Opening hours
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday-Friday: By appointment, booking via email at:
museo@monteberico.it
The Museum offers educational experiences for schools of all levels, art catechesis itineraries for all ages, special routes for pilgrimages, and guided tours.
Admission fee: Full price: €3. Reduced price: €2
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