Photo: Sailko, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 2000
- Founder
- Adriano Bernareggi
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°42′03″ N, 9°40′26″ E
- Address
- Via Pignolo, 76, 24121 Bergamo
History and description
The Museo Adriano Bernareggi, also called the Museo Diocesano Bernareggi is a gallery of sacred art and objects housed in a former aristocratic palace, the Palazzo Bassi-Rathgeb, located on Via Pignolo #76 in Bergamo, Italy. The museum is presently managed by the Fondazione Adriano Bernareggi in conjunction with the Università degli Studi di Bergamo, and displays eclectic works of art from the 15th-century to present, often paired, and derived mainly from the Bernareggi family, as well as the Diocese of Bergamo.
Description
The Palazzo Bassi-Rathgeb was built in 1520 for the brothers Zovannino and Bartolomeo Cassotti of Mazzolenis. The architect was Pietro Isabello. The 16th century sculptures in the courtyard were made by Donato Fantoni of Rosciano. The palace was rebuilt in 1680, and purchased in the early 18th century by the Count Giovanni Mosconi, who pursued further reconstructions between 1736 and 1741. Some of the interior palace frescoes were added by the brother Maironi da Ponte. After changing hands a few times, in 1891, Alberto Rathgeb became proprietor and 90 years later his heirs donated the property to the Diocese of Bergamo, in memory of Archbishop Adriano Bernareggi, to house the present museum, which previously had been housed in Casa Fogaccia in the upper city of Bergamo.
Companion contemporary piece by Piccoli inspired by Moroni work.
Seven Works of Mercy, designs by Andrea Mastrovito
Three Theologic Virtues engraving by Lucas van Leyden
St Alexander (17th century wood icon) accompanies video display by Andrea Mastrovito titled A sud del cielo
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Museum Adriano Bernareggi».
Timeline
- 2000Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
BergamoTrain, nearest
1.2 km as the crow flies
Museum Adriano BernareggiVia Pignolo, 76, 24121 Bergamo
Aeroporto Militare Antonio Locatelli3.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Museum Adriano Bernareggi?
Museum Adriano Bernareggi is in Bergamo, in the province of Bergamo (Lombardy), Italy. Address: Via Pignolo, 76, 24121 Bergamo. GPS coordinates: 45.70079, 9.67375.
What are the opening hours of Museum Adriano Bernareggi?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tu-Fr 15:00-18:00; Sa-Su "by appointment"; Mo off. Always check the official website before your visit.
How old is Museum Adriano Bernareggi?
Wikidata dates it to 2000.
What else is there to see near Museum Adriano Bernareggi?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Tasso (0 m away), Palazzo Bonomi (0 m away), Palazzo Bassi Rathgeb (0 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Aula picta della curia vescovile di bergamo, affreschi del xiii secolo 03 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Museo bernareggi, apparecchiatura d'altare — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Museo bernareggi, leggio in argento — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Museo bernareggi, oggetti liturgici — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Museo diocesano bernareggi, interno 01 — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Botteghe bergamasche, fonte battesimale in marmo di zandobbio e corpifonte in noce (xvii secolo), con coronamento del XIX secolo, da s. giorgio martire a treviolo — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Cabrio zamorei, flore decreti gratiani, xiv secolo (biblioteca del clero, bg) — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Comin de trino di monteferrato, edizione del pungi lingua di domenico cavalca, venezia, 1547 (biblioteca del clero bg) — Sailko, CC BY 3.0
- Madonna in gloria con santi -Ceresa — Nazasca, CC0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences