Museo Diocesano, Palermo

Name: Museo Diocesano
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele, 463, Palermo, 90134, Italy
Telephone: +39 091 321988

#48 among attractions in Palermo

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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The Diocesan Museum of Palermo is a museum of religious art in Palermo on Sicily, housed in a number of rooms in the Palazzo Arcivescovile opposite Palermo Cathedral. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°6'49"N, 13°21'20"E

Address

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 463Centro Storico (Palazzo Reale-Monte di Pietà)Palermo 90134 Italy

Contact

+39 091 321988

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Museo Diocesano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Diocesano open?

Museo Diocesano is open:

Monday 9 am - 1 pm & 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm
Thursday 9 am - 1 pm & 1:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Diocesano?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Asmundo, Palermo (2 min walk), Palermo Cathedral, Palermo (2 min walk), Piazza della Vittoria, Palermo (3 min walk), Villa Bonanno, Palermo (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo Diocesano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Diocesano:

Bus

Bonello - Cattedrale • Lines: Ncs (2 min walk)
Piazza Peranni • Lines: 118 (5 min walk)

Train

Palermo Palazzo Reale-Orleans (9 min walk)
Palermo Centrale (19 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (19 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (23 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (28 min walk)