The St. Ursula frescoes were originally detached from the walls of the church of Santa Margherita to ensure their preservation.
Tommaso da Modena, the artist behind the St. Ursula cycle, is considered a pioneer in the use of realistic portraiture during the Trecento.
The convent complex was heavily damaged during World War II, necessitating extensive restoration of the frescoes.
The museum holds a collection of over 300 paintings, including works by Lorenzo Lotto and Giovanni Bellini.
The site features a permanent exhibition of the 'Treviso archaeological treasures,' documenting the history of the Sile river settlements.
The Musei Civici di Treviso - Sede di Santa Caterina is housed within a deconsecrated 14th-century Dominican convent and church complex. The site is most notable for the cycle of frescoes depicting the Legend of St. Ursula, painted by Tommaso da Modena in the mid-14th century. The museum collection spans archaeological finds from the Roman period to the Venetian age, alongside an extensive gallery of paintings from the 14th to the 20th century. A dedicated wing displays the extensive archaeological collection, including findings from the ancient Paleo-Venetian and Roman site of Treviso. The museum serves as the primary exhibition space for the civic art collection of the city. The architectural structure itself preserves significant remnants of the original monastic layout, including the cloisters. It functions as a research center and repository for the city's historical and artistic heritage.
The center of the main nave, which provides a wide-angle view of the large-scale fresco cycles.
Check the museum's official website for temporary exhibition schedules, as the main hall often hosts rotating specialized displays.
Allocate time to view the inner cloisters, which offer a quiet contrast to the frescoed halls.
Visit the archaeological section first to provide historical context for the artwork displayed in the upper floors.
Attempting to see the entire collection in under an hour; the layout requires focused walking through multiple interconnected wings.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet tone in the fresco galleries; photography is permitted without flash, but tripods are prohibited.
