Terra Sancta Museum

An overview of the St Saviour’s convent workshops, from yesterday to today

In the heart of the Christian Quarter in Jerusalem, St Saviour’s convent is a hive of activity. If the old pharmacy and the ..

From the past to the present, Portugal has always been at the service of the Custody of the Holy Land

The call of the Holy Land echoes in all the hearts of believers who want to walk in the footsteps of Christ. Travellers have always set off ..

The Journey to Discover the Roots of Agostino Al’Ama

Bethlehem families from the Al’Ama clan gathered in Amman to learn about their family roots. Their main goal was to conduct extensive ..

An important discovery for the Palestinian art of mother-of-pearl

Preparing exhibitions is always an occasion for discoveries or rediscoveries. Only a few hours before the inauguration of “Memories ..

Behind the scenes of an exhibition, Act II

A part of the masterpieces of the Terra Sancta Museum has flown off to Lisbon to be exhibited from November 2023 at the Calouste Gulbenkian ..

Memories of St Saviour for the inhabitants of Jerusalem

Thanks to the support of the AFD (Agence française de développement) and of the NDC (Ngo for Development Center), the Custody invites ..

Welcome to the Terra Sancta Museum

In the heart of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Terra Sancta Museum preserves and promotes the archaeological and artistic heritage of Christianity, a treasure that has been safeguarded by the Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land for more than 800 years.

The Terra Sancta Museum project is to have three sections: the multimedia and archaeological sections are in the Monastery of the Flagellation, on the Via Dolorosa, and are already partially open to visitors.

The opening of the historical section, which will be opened in the Monastery of St Savior, is planned for 2025 -2026 and will display the many donations made over the centuries by the Royal Courts of Europe.

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An overview of the St Saviour’s convent workshops, from yesterday to today

From the past to the present, Portugal has always been at the service of the Custody of the Holy Land

The Journey to Discover the Roots of Agostino Al’Ama

An important discovery for the Palestinian art of mother-of-pearl

Behind the scenes of an exhibition, Act II

Memories of St Saviour for the inhabitants of Jerusalem

Welcome to the Terra Sancta Museum

Terra Sancta Museum: one museum, two locations, three sections:

Via Dolorosa Multimedia Section

SBF - Archaeological Museum Archaeological Section

Historical section