Museum
Treasure Museum of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi
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Housed in the former oratory of the Basilica of St. Francis, the Treasure Museum offers an intimate look at the artistic and devotional heritage of the Franciscan order. The collection includes exquisite liturgical vestments, chalices, reliquaries, and illuminated manuscripts spanning from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Highlights include a 13th-century cross attributed to Giunta Pisano, intricate ivory carvings, and a series of reliquaries containing relics of saints. The museum is well-curated, with informative panels in Italian and English. It provides context for the basilica's art and the Franciscan mission. The space itself is atmospheric, with vaulted ceilings and soft lighting. A visit here complements a tour of the basilica, offering a deeper understanding of its history and significance.
Don't miss
- The 13th-century painted cross by Giunta Pisano
- Elaborate gold and silver chalices and monstrances
- A collection of richly embroidered vestments
- Illuminated choir books and manuscripts
- Reliquaries containing relics of St. Francis and other saints
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Treasure Museum of the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inDa Vinci Museum: Discover a World of Genius in the Heart of Rome4.1★ · 213 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Best full dayAssisi & Perugia Day Trip from Florence with St. Francis Basilica4.2★ · 312 travelers~11 hoursFree cancellationFrom$108 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleBasilica of Saint Francis in Assisi - Private Tour5★ · 12 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$113 per personSee dates →More attractions in Assisi