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The Diocesan museum of Genoa (Museo Diocesano) is a religious museum in Genoa that is housed in the old residence of the canons of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. The museum can be accessed through the cloister of San Lorenzo which was built in the 12th century. The museum houses objects from the diocese of Genoa and the surrounding area. The collection held by the museum includes sculptures, paintings, frescoes, illuminated manuscripts, and liturgical items, as well as an archeological collection.

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Museo Diocesano
Via Tommaso Reggio 20
16123 Genoa

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 13:00
14:00 – 18:00
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
14:00 – 18:00
Thursday
14:00 – 18:00
Friday
14:00 – 18:00
Saturday
14:00 – 18:00
Sunday
14:00 – 18:00

August
Monday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Closed on Tuesday.

Thursday 15 August (Assumption Party - Mid-August) exceptional opening from 12:00 to 18:00.

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Admission

0 – 11Free
65+€6.00
Normal rate€8.00
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Facilities

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Location & Map

Via Tommaso Reggio 20, Genoa

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Exhibitions

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Museo Diocesano Reviews

Museo Diocesano has 2 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Museo Diocesano in Genoa, Italy, offers visitors a glimpse into the religious art and history of the region. Located in the Palazzo Ducale, the museum houses a collection of sacred artifacts, paintings, and sculptures from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Many visitors appreciate the well-curated exhibits and the opportunity to see works by notable artists such as Luca Cambiaso and Bernardo Strozzi. The museum's layout allows for a chronological journey through Ligurian religious art, providing context for the pieces on display. Some reviewers note that while the collection is not extensive, it is well-presented and informative. The audio guide, available in multiple languages, is often mentioned as a helpful tool for understanding the historical and artistic significance of the exhibits. On the downside, a few visitors find the museum relatively small and suggest that it may not occupy more than an hour or two of one's time. Additionally, some mention that the labeling of artworks could be improved, particularly for non-Italian speakers. Despite these minor critiques, the Museo Diocesano is generally regarded as a worthwhile stop for those interested in religious art and local history, offering a quiet and contemplative space away from the busier tourist attractions in Genoa.

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    barry isaac • Dec 20, 2024

    The Diocesan Museum is housed in a cloister which was originally built in the 12th Century. It is open on Mondays,unlike the Rosso Palazzo and Bianco Palazzo Art Museums. I was very impressed with its outstanding Textile Art depicting the "(P.assion of Christ"made of Blue Indigo-dyed Denim and White Lead and an awesome sculptural work by Renaissance Period Sculptor,Giovanni Donato Da Maroggia("Saint Lawrence").I appreciated fine Devotional Theme Paintings by Barnaba da Modena("Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece",Late Medieval,Italian Trecento),Luca Cambiaso("Last Supper"),Giovanni Barbagela("Madonna of Victory with Pierre D'Aubosson and Saints John The Baptist and Panteleon",16th Century),Master of Santa Maria Della Vigne("Trinity"),Master of Woodcarver("Polytych of Saint Albert")Francesco Da Ferrari De Pavia("Saint Catherine and Crucifixion"),and Gregorio de Ferrari("Elevation of Saint Scholastica"),among others.The staff of the Diocesan Museum was very helpful This museum is located beside Saint Lawrence Cathedral,another special place for those who appreciate Devotional Theme Art.

    Visited on Nov 18, 2024

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