Civic Museums of Treviso - Home to Santa Caterina

The Civic Museums of Treviso, located in the former convent of Santa Caterina, occupies a Gothic church building and holds collections spanning from ancient archaeological objects to Renaissance paintings. The complex preserves both Bronze Age and Roman artifacts found in the region as well as works by significant Italian artists from later periods.

Luigi Bailo spent fifty years collecting and preserving objects that tell the story of Treviso's past, laying the foundation for what would become this museum. After extensive restoration work on the church building itself, the collection moved to its current home where it remains today.

The exhibits showcase frescoes and paintings that trace how Venetian art developed across different periods. You can observe the shift from early religious scenes to the grand compositions of later masters through what is displayed on the walls.

The museum building is accessible and offers support for visitors navigating the exhibition spaces with different mobility needs. Guided visits are available in several languages to help you explore the collections in more depth.

The archaeological section contains Bronze Age and Roman finds that were uncovered across generations in the surrounding Marca region. These objects reveal how ancient people lived in this area long before Venetian culture developed here.