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Museum of Christian Art, Christian art museum in Old Goa, India

The Museum of Christian Art displays religious artifacts and artworks within the historical Convent of Santa Monica next to St Augustine Tower.

Established in 1994 through collaboration between the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and INTACH, the museum underwent major renovations from 2017 to 2020.

The museum collection presents objects from the 16th to 20th centuries that demonstrate the integration of Indian and Portuguese artistic traditions.

Located at Monte Santo, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM with guided tours explaining the art and architecture.

The exhibition 'Faith and Fabric' reveals religious textiles from Goan churches, featuring embroidered patterns with colored and metallic threads.

Inception: January 1994

Address: Convent of Santa Monica, Holy Hill, next to the ruins of the St Augustine Monastery 403402 403402

Phone: +9108322285299

Email: museumofchristianart@gmail.com

Website: http://museumofchristianart.com

GPS coordinates: 15.50135,73.90730

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:57

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