The Museum of Christian Art is an Indian museum of Christian art, located in the Convent of Santa Monica in the former colonial capital of Old Goa, Goa.
History
editOriginally established at the Seminary of Rachol, the museum is a project of the Archdiocese of Goa and was constructed with technical and financial assistance from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Portugal and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). Initially built for displaying historical works of art, the museum evolved over the years into a space focused on generating awareness of conservation and restoration of art and architecture through various activities and collaborations. Renovation and refurbishment took place from 2017 to 2020, however it continued to remain closed due to the COVID pandemic. The museum reopened on 23 May 2022 after significant upgrades.[1]
2012 robbery
editIn January 2012, assailants killed an overnight security guard and stole an unknown amount of gold materials from the museum.[2]
See also
edit- Goa State Museum, which includes a gallery of Christian art
References
edit- ^ "Upgraded Christian art museum reopens". The Times of India. TNN. 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Christian art museum burgled, guard killed". The Times of India. TNN. 26 January 2012.
Further reading
edit- "Museum of Christian Art review". Fodor's Travel.
- "Museum of Christian Art". Lonely Planet.
External links
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