The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums is a 501c(3) interfaith group that is committed to the restoration, preservation and increase in artistic patrimony of the collections and buildings of the Vatican Museums, while furthering the understanding and knowledge of its members of these works of art through lectures, meetings and visits to the Vatican.
We achieve this by:
- Spreading knowledge of the specific cultural and spiritual goals of the Vatican Museums as well as the various Vatican offices and basilicas in Rome and the collections they hold
- Supporting the multiple activities of the Vatican Museums and promoting restoration of other works of art for the Holy See under Museum Direction authority
- Promoting the acquisition of new works which complement the existing collections
- Supporting future expansions of the Museums
The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums, and the New York Chapter, were founded in the early 1980’s to help support artistic conservation projects, donate equipment for restoration laboratories, and assist in the restructuring of the museums. For more than 30 years Patrons from throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe have shown their support and concern through the conservation of the Vatican patrimony of art which stands as the most unique collection in the world.
To learn more about who we are and what we do check out our recent feature on Relevant Radio’s segment A Closer Look.
The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums-- The New York Chapter 