Museo diocesano di Monreale

The Museo Diocesano di Monreale displays religious art collections across three levels within the Archbishop's Palace, featuring multiple exhibition halls and themed rooms.

The museum opened its doors on April 13, 2011, following extensive renovation work funded by regional authorities and supervised by the Cultural Heritage Department.

The collection contains 500 religious artifacts, including altar pieces, liturgical objects, and artworks from churches throughout the Monreale archdiocese.

Visitors can access educational workshops, a library, a coffeehouse, and a bookstore, with the museum receiving over 60,000 people annually.

The Renaissance Hall and Ethno-Anthropological Hall present regional ecclesiastical history through works by artists Francesco Giudice and Iacopo Bonanno.

Location: Monreale

Inception: 2011

Official opening: April 13, 2011

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Phone: +390916402457

Email: bcecclesia.monreale@libero.it

Website: http://museodiocesanomonreale.it

GPS coordinates: 38.08199,13.29278

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:30