Diocesan Museum Brixen

The Diocesan Museum Brixen is an art museum housed in the Hofburg palace that displays medieval works, liturgical objects, and religious artifacts. The rooms contain paintings, sculptures, and devotional items that document the history of local faith.

The museum was founded in 1901 and has occupied rooms in the Hofburg since then, a building that served as the residence of Prince-Bishops from the 1200s onward. This palace housed the spiritual authority of the region for centuries.

The collection shows religious artworks from different periods that reflect the spiritual life of the South Tyrol region. Visitors can see how these objects were part of the local religious practice and continue to be important today.

The museum is located in the city center and is easily reached on foot; visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time for a leisurely visit. The collection is manageable in size, so a visit typically takes one to two hours.

Hidden in a chamber of the museum is the so-called Albuinkasel, a liturgical vestment with roughly 1000 years of history. This piece shows the continuous religious tradition of this diocese stretching across centuries.

Location: Brixen

Inception: 1901

Official opening: 1901

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Piazza Palazzo Vescovile, 2, 39042 Bressanone BZ

Opening Hours: "Ab 15.3. Bis 31.10."

Phone: +390472830505

Email: brixen@dioezesanmuseum.bz.it

Website: http://dioezesanmuseum.bz.it

GPS coordinates: 46.71470,11.65565

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21