The Museo Diocesano is a museum of religious art in Brescia, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It occupies the historic Bishop's Palace, and its collection gathers sacred art, liturgical objects and manuscripts drawn from the city's churches and monasteries. It is also known in English as the Diocesan Museum.
The address is Via Gasparo da Salรฒ 13, in the 25121 postcode area of central Brescia, so it sits within easy walking distance of the historic core. For visitors who enjoy church art, the museum offers a focused way to see the religious heritage of the city in one place, rather than church by church.
What to expect
- Sacred art from the churches of Brescia
- Liturgical objects used in worship
- Manuscripts from the city's monastic and church collections
The setting matters as much as the objects. Housed in a historic palace, the museum lets you move through rooms that carry the feel of the building's own past, which suits a slower, more reflective visit.
Planning your visit
To check current arrangements before you go, you can call the museum on +39 030 40233. Because the museum is a religious art collection, it is worth allowing time to take in the pieces at a comfortable pace, and to combine your visit with a wander through the surrounding streets of the old town.
