Anima Mundi, Ethnographic museum in Vatican Museums, Vatican City
The Anima Mundi museum displays thousands of cultural objects representing traditions from indigenous communities across multiple continents throughout different time periods.
The museum originated from the 1925 Vatican Exhibition organized by Pope Pius XI, where over 100,000 artifacts from worldwide populations were presented to visitors.
The collection includes objects from Asian spiritual traditions, pre-Columbian civilizations, Islamic regions, African territories, and indigenous groups from Oceania and Australia.
The museum occupies a section within the Vatican Museums complex, with entry included in the standard Vatican Museums admission ticket of 17 euros.
From the total collection of 80,000 pieces, including prehistoric items dating back two million years, the museum rotates displays to protect delicate artifacts.
Location: Vatican City
Official opening: 1925
Part of: Vatican Museums
GPS coordinates: 41.90639,12.45444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:20
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