Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
The Museum of Sacred Art is located within the Church of Sant'Agostino, which underwent a refurbishment in 2017, thanks to a bequest. In addition to the original furnishings of the church, which have remained unchanged, display cases and other paintings from churches in the Volterra area have been added.
The exhibition mainly showcases works from the Cathedral of Volterra and other local churches, and it includes not only paintings but also liturgical objects such as reliquaries, furnishings, and ornaments.
Among the paintings, highlights include the Madonna in Throne with Saints John the Baptist and Bartholomew by Rosso Fiorentino, the magnificent panel depicting the Annunciation by Benvenuto di Giovanni, dated 1466, and the reliquary bust in silver and gilded copper, attributed to Antonio del Pollaiolo, representing the hermit Saint Ottaviano.
In addition to the main nave, the museum also extends to the left of the altar, where visitors can admire, among other works, a painting by the Volterran Baldassarre Franceschini depicting Saints Thomas of Villanova and Clare of Montefalco, as well as an important illuminated manuscript from the 1300s.
Opening hours
| from March 10th to November 2nd | Visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 10.00-18.30 |
| from November 3rd to March 9th | Visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | 10.00-16.00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 10.00-18.30 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
Prices
| Single ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Full price | € 10,00 |
| Concession | € 8,00 |
| Groups | € 6,00 |
Volterra Card
Valid for 72h
With this cumulative ticket, it is possible to access all the museums in the Volterra Museums circuit (Civic Art Gallery, Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, Alabaster Ecomuseum, Palace of the Priors, Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, Roman Theatre and Etruscan Acropolis).
| Ticket | Price | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | € 23,00 | |
| Standard concession | € 18,00 | Young people (ages 6–25), over 65s, university students, Touring Club or FAI members |
| Family concession | € 32,00 | Young people (ages 6–18) accompanied by one or two adults, up to a maximum of 5 peopl |
| Group concession | € 12,00 | Groups of visitors (minimum 10 people) |
| School concession | € 6,00 | Students on school trips accompanied by teachers (teachers free of charge) |
Free admission:children up to 6 years of age, residents of the Municipality of Volterra, local students, people with disabilities and their companions, tour guides, journalists, teachers accompanying school groups, ICOM members.
