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Chiusa Municipal Museum

The Chiusa Municipal Museum in the former Capuchin Monastery is dedicated to the Loreto Treasure and the Artists’ Colony of Chiusa

The Chiusa Municipal Museum - "Stadtmuseum Klausen" in German, "Museo Civico di Chiusa" in Italian - harkens back on an animated history. Already in 1914 in the medieval town a museum was founded. In fascism, it was forced to hand over its artistic treasures to the Bolzano Municipal Museum. Finally in 1978 the valuable objects could be returned to Chiusa and could be displayed in the former Capuchin Monastery. The monastery goes back to a foundation by Maria Anna of Spain (1699), on request of Gabriel Pontifeser from Chiusa, her personal father confessor. In 1992, after a long restoration period, the Chiusa Municipal Museum opened its doors to the public.

The pieces of art are exhibited in two exhibition spaces in the basement of the building: In the 1st hall there are paintings of Alexanxer Koester (1864-1932), an artist of the Munich School and one of the leading figures of the Artists' Colony of Chiusa. In the 2nd room, the former vestry, you can have a look at other works of the Artists' Colony of Chiusa (1874-1920). In fact, Chiusa used to be a popular destination for artists seeking romantic inspiration.

Finally, on the 1st floor, there is the absolute highlight: the Loreto Treasure of the 16th and 17th century. This collection comprising primarily Spanish and Italian artworks was donated by Charles II of Spain and Maria Anna of Spain, as well as by noblemen of the Spanish Court. A visit to the Baroque Capuchin Church dedicated to St. Felix of Cantalice, which is accessible via a cloister of the 17th century, completes the visit. And how to reach it? The former Capuchin Monastery is located in Fraghes 1 in the town of Chiusa. A parking space and a bus stop can be found nearby. The Valle Isarco Cycle Path takes you on two wheels from Bolzano or Bressanone to Chiusa.

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Opening times

  • Fri 29 Mar 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 30 Mar 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Sun 31 Mar closed
  • Mon 01 Apr closed
  • Tue 02 Apr 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 03 Apr 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 04 Apr 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00

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Spring 2024 (23/03/2024 - 01/06/2024)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Sun closed

Easter 2024 (31/03/2024) closed

Easter Monday 2024 (01/04/2024) closed

Liberation Day 2024 (25/04/2024) closed

Labor Day 2024 (01/05/2024) closed

Whit Monday 2024 (20/05/2024) closed

Republic Day 2024 (02/06/2024) closed

Summer 2024 (04/06/2024 - 07/09/2024)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Sun closed

Feast of the Assumption 2024 (15/08/2024) closed

Autumn 2024 (10/09/2024 - 02/11/2024)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 09:30 - 12:00 15:30 - 18:00
  • Sun closed

All Saints 2024 (01/11/2024) closed

Admission

€ 4.00 adults
€ 2.50 seniors 60+
€ 2.50 groups (8 and more persons)
€ 1.50 children and young people (8-18 years)
€ 1.50 students

€ 8.00 family ticket

free for children under 8 years

€ 2.50 onyl special exhibition of Capuchin Church

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The Chiusa Municipal Museum stays open from the end of March to early November, closed on Sundays, Mondays and on public holidays. Season start 2024 on March 23.

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