domschatzkammer bozen monstranzen sonnenmonstranz
domschatzkammer bozen monstranzen sonnenmonstranz

Bolzano Cathedral Treasury

In the Museum for Sacred Arts in Bolzano you can learn more about the history of the parish and admire ancient relics

In the ancient priory of the Cathedral in the old town of Bolzano, dating back to 1275, there is the Bolzano Cathedral Treasury - "Domschatzkammer Bozen" in German, "Tesoro del Duomo di Bolzano" in Italian -, a museum dedicated to sacred arts. Known as one of the most comprehensive Baroque church inventories of Tyrol, this museum makes you admire silver- and goldsmith creations of the 18th century, priestly robes and Baroque masterpieces such as religious banner paintings. The collection comprises about 100 exhibits, and as the name of the museum reveals, among them some real treasures. There is e.g. a 136 cm long monstrance weighing 13 kg of gilded silver, an ancient crib as well as pells from Avignon of the 14th century.

The exhibition is divided into four rooms on a surface of 220 sqm. In the 1st exhibition room, the Cathedral Treasury informs visitors about the history of the parish and its Cathedral, as Bolzano used to be a flourishing and internationally known trade town. In the 2nd hall you can learn more about the culture of processions and the worship of miraculous images, moreover there is a notable collection of relics. In the 3rd room you can see pieces of art of silver- and goldsmiths, inter alia by masters of Augsburg, whereas the last exhibition room is dedicated to the raising of the parish to a priory in the 18th century. The style of the museum is rather minimalist in order to creating a sharp contrast to the lush Baroque exhibits.

The Bolzano Cathedral itself, the first Gothic hall church, rises right next to it. A visit to the church with its artworks completes a museum visit in the best way. And how to reach the Bolzano Cathedral Treasury? It is situated right next to the Assumption of Our Lady Cathedral and the Piazza Walther square, where a bus stop and a parking garage (subject to charge) can be found.

Contact info

Opening times

  • Thu 12 Dec 10:00 - 12:30
  • Fri 13 Dec 10:00 - 12:30
  • Sat 14 Dec 10:00 - 12:30
  • Sun 15 Dec closed
  • Mon 16 Dec closed
  • Tue 17 Dec 10:00 - 12:30
  • Wed 18 Dec 10:00 - 12:30

Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.

Full timetables
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.

Autumn 2024 (10/09/2024 - 30/11/2024)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:00 - 12:30
  • Wed 10:00 - 12:30
  • Thu 10:00 - 12:30
  • Fri 10:00 - 12:30
  • Sat 10:00 - 12:30
  • Sun closed

All Saints 2024 (01/11/2024) closed

Christmas period 2024/25 (03/12/2024 - 05/01/2025)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:00 - 12:30
  • Wed 10:00 - 12:30
  • Thu 10:00 - 12:30
  • Fri 10:00 - 12:30
  • Sat 10:00 - 12:30
  • Sun closed

Immaculate Conception 2024 (08/12/2024) closed

Christmas Eve 2024 (24/12/2024) closed

Christmas 2024 (25/12/2024) closed

Boxing Day 2024 (26/12/2024) closed

New Year's Eve 2024 (31/12/2024) 10:00 - 12:30

New Year 2025 (01/01/2025) closed

Winter closure 2025 (06/01/2025 - 01/03/2025)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue closed
  • Wed closed
  • Thu closed
  • Fri closed
  • Sat closed
  • Sun closed

Spring 2025 (02/03/2025 - 30/04/2025)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:00 - 12:30
  • Wed 10:00 - 12:30
  • Thu 10:00 - 12:30
  • Fri 10:00 - 12:30
  • Sat 10:00 - 12:30
  • Sun closed

Easter 2025 (20/04/2025) closed

Easter Monday 2025 (21/04/2025) closed

Liberation Day 2025 (25/04/2025) 10:00 - 12:30

Admission

€ 3.00 adults
€ 2.00 seniors 65+
€ 2.00 students
€ 1.00 children and young people (6-18 years)
€ 1.00 school classes (per student)

free for children under 6 years

------------------------------------

€ 20.00 groups (up to 15 persons)
€ 30.00 groups (up to 30 persons)
€ 50.00 groups (more than 30 persons)

More information

The Bolzano Cathedral Treasury stays open every year from early March to early January, closed in winter (early January to early March). Season start 2025 on the 2nd of March.

The museum is closed on church holidays.

Suggest an edit/correction

Our editorial staff is always committed to ensuring the highest quality and accuracy of the information we publish. If you have suggestions to improve this page you can send them to us using the form below. Thank you in advance!

Close

Suggested accommodations

Tips and more infos