Museum of Christian Art Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

Museum of Christian Art is a renowned heritage museum located in Old Goa, North Goa, dedicated to preserving and showcasing Indo-Portuguese Christian art and culture. Situated within the historic Convent of Santa Monica, the museum lies about 10 km from Panaji and approximately 36 km from Goa International Airport (Dabolim), making it easily accessible by road. The museum houses an exquisite collection of sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, liturgical objects, and rare artifacts dating from the 16th to 20th centuries, reflecting the rich artistic traditions of Goa’s colonial era. Surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage churches and monuments, the Museum of Christian Art is a must-visit destination for art lovers, historians, and tourists exploring the cultural heritage of Old Goa.