Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art

May 15, 2010 - September 12, 2010

WHAT:      One of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America is coming to St. Louis.  The exhibition features approximately 170 rare works of art and historically significant objects, many of which have never left the Vatican. Taken together these works explore how the papacy has influenced – and been influenced by – the world throughout the centuries. St. Louis is one of only three U.S. cities to host “Vatican Splendors.” Highlights of the exhibition include artwork by Michelangelo, personal objects, and tools used in work on the Sistine Chapel and Basilica of Saint Peter’s; works by masters including Bernini and Giotto; artwork dating back to the third century; venerated relics (bone fragments) of Saint Peter and Saint Paul; storied frescoes and mosaics; works by well-known sculptors; intricately embroidered silk vestments; precious objects from the Papal Mass; historical maps and documents; objects discovered at the tombs of Saint Peter and Saint Paul; and historical objects from the modern and ancient basilicas of Saint Peter’s in Rome.

WHEN: “Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art” opens May 15, 2010, for a limited, exclusive engagement.

Hours for “Vatican Splendors” will be, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Missouri History Museum is located at Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park, near the Forest Park-DeBaliviere MetroLink station.

TICKETS: Tickets are $19.50 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $13 for children (age 6-12). Children five and under are admitted free with adult ticket purchase.

Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets, including select Schnucks stores. To charge tickets by phone, call 1-800-745-3000 or 1-877-2VATICAN (1-877-282-8422). Tickets may also be purchased at the Missouri History Museum box office.

GROUP TICKETS:
A group discount is available for groups of 15-or-more. Ticket prices are $17 adults and seniors; $10 child (ages 6-12); $8 school group. Tickets are available by calling 1-800-916-8212 or 314-361-9017 or sending an email to reserv@mohistory.org.

PARISH ADVANTAGE PROGRAM:
Unique opportunities are available to your parishioners in a program called the Parish Advantage. This program allows parishioners to obtain individual exhibit tickets at a discounted price of $2 off each ticket. Tickets can be purchased at vaticansplendors.com, by calling 1-877-2VATICAN (1-877-282-8422) or at the Missouri History Museum box office. Enter or mention discount code: Parish. This special offer will end on June 30, 2010.

For more information, call 1-877-2VATICAN or visit www.mohistory.org or www.vaticansplendors.com.