The Treasure Museum of the Bolognese Cathedral was built in 2000, on the initiative of Cardinal Giacomo Biffi, then archbishop of Bologna, during the year of the Great Jubilee. Shortly afterwards, however, since its management was in charge of the cathedral and not the Diocese, it was necessary to close it, as it was impossible to cover the costs of personnel. Since then, the museum is open only by reservation or when a sufficient number of volunteers are found.

Despite this, it is one of the most significant museums of sacred art in Emilia Romagna: here, in fact, objects ranging from the late 14th century to the end of 20th century have been concentrated. On display are masterpieces of goldsmith’s art, sacred furnishings, fine textiles, especially dating back to the Baroque period (17th-18th century). It is a unique place to learn about the evolution of artistic taste over the centuries and offers a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the sacred and liturgical aesthetics of the past, to understand the way of thinking of our ancestors.

Reliquiario a trittico, sec. XIV

Reliquary, 14th century

Calice del B. Niccolò Albergati, sec. XV

Chalice of Bl. Niccolò Albergati, 16th century

Paramenti da messa, sec. XVII

Liturgical vestments, 17th century

Pianeta, sec. XVII, particolare

Liturgical vestments, particular, 17th century

Palliotto d’altare (sec XVII) e otto candelabri con croce da altare, sec XVIII

Cover for the main altar, 16th century and set of 8 chandelabrums and central cross for the same spot, 18th century

Particolare di candelabro da cero pasquale, sec. XVI

Easter's candle support, 16th century

Paramenti da messa, sec. XVIII

Liturgical vestments, 18th century

Oggetti liturgici donati da papa Benedetto XIV Lambertini, sec XVIII

Liturgical objects donated to the cathedral by Pope Benedict XIV, 18th century

Scaffa da altare per la copertura dell’altare maggiore della cattedrale, sec XVIII

Solemn cover for the cathedral's main altar, 18th century

Oggetti appartenuti a canonici, sec XX

Canonical itames, XX century

Croci pettorali, sec. XX

Bishopic pectoral crosses, XX century

Chalice, XVII Century

Chalice, XVII Century

In 2020, our Association has decided to make an effort to keep this important site open. Unfortunately, a series of problems in the electric system and in the air conditiong system forced us to close the Museum. We are working hard to collect the funds to reopen it, you can contribute here.