The Diocesan Museum of Camerino reopens, and the exceptional exhibition is a must-see.

Camerino is ready to amaze and does so with a special inauguration expected on October 16 : the date is the reopening of the archbishop's palace and the G. Boccanera diocesan museum in the province of Macerata after a decade of closure.

Following the 2016 earthquake, the art treasure trove was no longer accessible, but now it returns, bringing with it the desire to be reborn.

The inauguration of the Diocesan Museum and the Archbishop's Palace

The inaugural event is expected in Piazza Cavour at 10:00 a.m. , where the dignitaries present and Archbishop Francesco Massara will officially launch the reopening. A guided tour of the completely renovated rooms will then offer the public the opportunity to discover the museum's new look: more contemporary, more inclusive, more vibrant. A display that not only displays works, but also tells stories. And finally, as with any great celebration, there will be a convivial moment open to the entire community : a toast to culture and life that is reviving.

After the 2016 earthquake that profoundly affected Camerino and the entire province ofMacerata , the town, though devastated, chose to revitalize itself by preserving its artistic, spiritual, and cultural heritage and then returning to life. The reopening is a tangible symbol of hope and the desire to revive the historic center, allowing visitors to rediscover its beauty and have faith in the future.

We're not just discovering works and paintings, but focusing above all on identity: the reopening is the symbol of an entire region that is rising again , that chooses culture as the engine of rebirth, believing in the collective energy linked to moments of sharing.

What to see inside

The new G. Boccanera Diocesan Museum in the Marche region is an emotional tale spanning the centuries and speaking directly to visitors. The works on display, many restored for the occasion, represent the extraordinary artistic and spiritual richness of Camerino and its surrounding area.

Among the rooms, you can admire authentic wonders : the 14th-century charm of Saint Anatolia by the Master of the Magi of Fabriano; the Renaissance grace of Luca Signorelli's Annunciation; the dramatic power of Lucantonio's wooden Crucifix by Giovanni Barberetti; and the vibrant theatricality of the Conversion of Saint Paul by Baciccio, one of the greatest interpreters of the Roman Baroque.

And again: the sweetness of the Madonna Enthroned with Child by Giovanni di Piermatteo Boccati and the almost cinematic light of the Apparition of the Madonna and Child to Saint Philip Neri by Giovan Battista Tiepolo. Two works that demonstrate how Camerino, despite being immersed in the heart of the Marche region, has been able to dialogue over the centuries with the giants of European painting, from the Middle Ages to the Baroque .

Everyone will be captivated by the new exhibition , designed to engage everyone, even those who don't usually appreciate museums. It uses a contemporary language to convey a narrative and sensorial journey that combines sound, light, and text, guiding visitors through faith, art, and history. The rooms are more accessible, the spaces more fluid and welcoming, the educational panels clear and interactive. It's a museum that speaks to everyone: families, tourists, students, and the curious.

Italy places a strong emphasis on cultural heritage, and this reopening certainly demonstrates this, as does the recent reopening of the Nymphaeum of Villa Giulia in Rome , which reopened after careful restoration.