It was a wonderful experience to visit MoCA. First and foremost a special mention to the Archdiocese of Goa for putting painstaking efforts to restore this place. The exhibits are a perfect blend of European and Indian culture. Can actually see the confluence of both cultures in the garments, in the articles used for mass as well as the various statues put up for display. Another very impressive aspect was that some of the exhibits were contributed by our local families, individuals and some of the Churches. A must visit for families.

It is a project of the Archdiocese of Goa and was set up with technical and financial assistance from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Portugal and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), New Delhi. Earlier, it was located at the Seminary of Rachol, Salcete, Goa. The museum which was initially set up to display these unique works of art, evolved over the years into a space focused on creating awareness on conservation and restoration of art and architecture through various activities and collaborations. Noteworthy among these are the restoration of the 17th. century, State protected monument, The Church of Santa Monica and conservation of the museum's collection.

Beautiful place to spend 45 minutes here without wait. Visited on weekends on New year no crowd only 2 to 4 people's are there you can spend very calmly around 1 hour in the museum, cafe area is available at the gate. There is electronic and normal wheel-chair is available inside the premises, place is very quiet and cool. I recommend visit atleast once near to St. Augustine 🗼 tower. Entry ticket 🎫🎟️ is 100 INR per person . Photography is not banned if you are taken pics of articals with you can't take pics of yourself and your friend in that place.

The museum is located just behind Santa Monica Convent. The fee can be reduced by telling you are a student. There were absolutely no Indian tourists inside. Everything related to Christianity are kept inside. There are several holy silver and gold objects and textile as well. It is very peaceful inside. There are several ivory objects and sculptures as well. I enjoyed it very much being the student of a Catholic school myself.

A well preserved space with ancient relics. A must visit to Old Goa

Firstly, thank you for the opportunity to rate this place and share my experience. I had reviewed this place before in 2017 and also I had deleted my review. However, as this experience has hurt me very badly, I wish to write it all over again. I came all the way from London just to visit this museum in February 2017. I was looking forward to visit this museum, so I could do some research on the Indo-Portuguese culture and Catholicism in Goa. The problem is that, for some reason I only had a 2000 rupee note and I just could not get any change. For that, I was rudely refused entry. Furthermore, the conduct of the staff was not good either. If this was any other museum, the staff would have provided some other alternatives, rather than loosing a customer. As soon as I handed the note, the lady at the ticket desk looked at me angrily and asked her senior colleague (who happened to be an elderly man) what could be done. He looked at me angrily as well and in a rude way said that he cannot allow me in and walked away. None of them even bothered to at least say, "sorry." Luckily, I managed to get some change at a local shop and as I did not want my trip to get wasted, I came back and asked for a photograph permit. This time I was allowed a standard ticket, but refused a photograph permit. Owing to this bad experience, I did not enjoy the rest of my visit. I will come back again but, I expect better standards and some basic courtesy towards tourists. On a side note, some of the reviewers here are not actually reviewing the Christian Art Museum, they're confused with the museum of archaeology which is behind Se Cathedral. The museum of Christian art in behind Saint Monica's convent/besides St Augustine's ruined tower.

A beautiful museum near St. Augustine Tower. If you have some extra time on your hand and interested in history & art, then go and visit this place👍🏻.

This is absolutely beautiful and well maintained museum. I believe the church attached to the museum is about 400 years old. Stunning architecture. The museum is so well planned and maintained - it is world class. The staff was also very helpful. How I wish all the museums and heritage structures in India are as well maintained as this one. Must visit while you are in Goa ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The museum is just beside the st. Monica church. You have to pay fee to enter and also for photography too. This museum houses some important historical artefacts of Indo-Portuguese christian art. Wood , metal , ivory Statues, apparels used at that time and some murals that are still intact. Clothing used for ceremonies and feasts. Worth visit if you are into art.

The Museum of Christian Art was built in 1994 and is a major tourist attraction of Goa. The residents of Goa are very artistic people and they love their art. This love of theirs can be witnessed by visiting any of the museums in the state. The Museum of Christian Art is a very famous and unique Museum. The museum is one of a kind and no other museum in Asia is like the Museum of Christian Art. The museum contains artworks of only Christians. There are some outstanding sculptures, paintings, furniture, precious metals, etc. present in the museum. One should definitely visit the Museum of Christian Art if they are going to Goa as one gets to learn a lot about the culture about the people living there. Location- Velha Goa, Convent of Santa Monica, Goa 403402 How to reach there from Panaji- Museum of Christian Arts is 13 km away from Panaji and one can hire a scooter or cab to reach there. Entry time- 9:30 am.

A place to be kept in memory for its exhibits harmony and peace. Visited on Weekend ,a lot of People there. Interaction with a few was encouraging.A worthy place for Teens youth and General Public to know about Christian Art. Staff there was very helpful and observes Coutesy and is in readiness to serve visitors. Surya Kant Sharma

This museum is unlike any other I have seen. It's not too big and it's right next to a preserved church as well, but if art/history are things you like... This is a mini delightful place to visit, approximately spending about an hour here. They also have a souvenir shop alongside the museum.

Incredible place, a must visit when one is in Goa.

This place lies on the way to Our lady of rosary church. The ambience is amazing and so are the artifact's. Entry ticket - 50/-, child -20/-. Car parking available outside the gate. The small cafe inside the premise ran by Dee and Terry is guaranteed to give you the much needed cool down you require during the church hopping. Covid protocols followed rigorously and the place was kept Spick and span.omce you climb the stairs to the view point on the second floor, it gives a top view to the altar of Saint Monica church. And this place has mechanised chairs for differently abled as well.

This is next to the Saint Monica church near Bom Jesus. One of the most well maintained and architecturally inspiring museums I have seen. Infact it is one of the very few monuments where I could see a auto climber for stairs for handicapped. They also have very unique sculptures and art works including ivory carved art pieces. Entry fees is 50 Rs. Worth visiting.

We visited the museum on 13th Nov. It was such a beautiful and well managed space. A must visit for those who like history. The entrance fee is a basic rs 100 for adults, rs 50 for students and free for children below 10. The staff is polite and kind and everyone is involved with providing information. An activity sheet is provided to the kids which keeps them involved and excited. My 9 yr old was the last to get out of the museum and even made the comment that she would usually get bored at museums but this had been the best visit. She complemented the staff for making it so interesting for children! There is a cafe at the entrance with reasonably priced drinks and snacks and a beautiful place to sit. The toilets are clean and well maintained too. This is very important for a tourist looking around historical sights in hot Goa!

A beautiful place to revisit to catch a glimpse of Goa's Christian Art. Natasha as our host was amazing. The tour of the museum was truly one of a kind.

Museum of Christian art was a very good experience. Museum is we maintained,clean & neat. Cool ambience atmosphere.. From all Around goa church spcl old mother church's artifacts r kept n niclee preserved... Churchs. From. Assolona, Orlim from salcete area the oldest.. Catherdral, basilica church. It's was past centuries knowledge artifacts wat v cum know.... Well it was a good experience.. Worthee...

Old church and all-new-modern museum in the same building.

Nice

Every goan and a visitor to Goa must visit this work class museum. The brownie at their cafe Al fresco is mind blowing.

Unfortunately there were no latest updates on Google Map regarding this place. So coming all the way from Baga braving first the rains then the humidity and almost 90mins of travel time, it was very frustrating and disheartening to be told that the place is temporarily closed for renovations with no fixed date as to when it will re-open.

The Chapel of St. Monica and the Museum of Christian Art is located at Ribander. Good to visit for the 17th and later Christian artifacts. Very well organised. They have a curio shop, cafe and very clean bathrooms. Open 10 -5

Awsome place to c in old goa

Can't be called a museum, all it consists of is 10-15 articles in a 1000 sq. ft. area of the church

The museum sets a new standard for museums in India. Superb display and facilities - world class. Certainly a must see for every resident and visitor to Goa. The curator Natasha and guide Priti do a great job in making the museum come alive. The ambience of the Al Fresco restaurant rounds off a great experience.

Must visit this place there's alot to see

Very good experience i guess they charge you a 50rs ticke।they have a cafe there to chill, historical items made of gold silver elephant teeth, wooden carving dating long back in 1500's. Tells a lot about culture and historical art and a lot.opposite to st augustine tower.must visit.

You must visit after St. Augustine tower

The Museum of Christian Art, in the former colonial capital of Old Goa, is a museum of Christian art. It is currently closed for a renovation and refurbishment project. The Museum which was initially set up to display these unique works of art, evolved over the years into a space focused on creating awareness on conservation and restoration of art and architecture through various activities and collaborations. Noteworthy among these are the restoration of the 17th. Century, State protected monument, The Church of Santa Monica and conservation of the Museum’s collection. The Lonely Planet says: "Within the Convent of St. Monica, the excellent Museum of Christian Art contains statuary, paintings and sculptures transferred here from the Rachol Seminary. Many of the works of Goan Christian art during the Portuguese era were produced by local Hindu artists." The museum is located in the Convent of Santa Monica in Old Goa, Goa. It is closed for renovation and refurbishment It is a project of the Archdiocese of Goa and was set up with technical and financial assistance from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Portugal and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), New Delhi. Earlier, it was located at the Seminary of Rachol, Salcete, Goa. The Museum houses an exquisite and unique collection of Christian art objects in ivory, gold and silver, wood and textiles spanning from the 16th Century to mid-20th Century. Recognized the World over as a perfect symbiosis of two cultural manifestations, Indian and European, these art objects, now referred to as Indo Portuguese art, are known, besides their antiquity, for their distinct Indian contribution. The Museum is marked as a MUST SEE in most International travel guides and has received, over the years, many visitors, research scholars and dignitaries not only from India but also from all over the World. Further, as evidence of its recognition, art objects from the Museum’s collection have featured in International art exhibitions in India, Japan, Europe and Australia. A prized item of the Museum, the Pelican Monstrance and Tabernacle, had pride of place in exhibitions in Mumbai and Delhi –INDIA & THE WORLD - A history in nine stories created in partnership between CSMVS Mumbai, The British Museum, London and the National Museum, New Delhi.

This is very nice museum. All the things presented vary well . It is not only present Christianity but also Hinduism. Also have collection of rups history and collection . There is tickets of 10 rups .

There is restoration work taking place. However the Convent of Santa Monica is beautifully restored. And the souvenirs are excellent.

Good place

This is a beautifully presented museum. Visiting it was one of the high points of my visit to Goa. It has been skilfully curated. Selective in the items exhibited, the range is nonetheless broad. I particularly appreciated the two-volume Latin edition of the Old and New Testaments printed circa 1740 (if memory serves me). The priest’s vestments decorated with both lavish embroidery and fine tiny ivory figures were striking too. The brief English language descriptions are clear and precise. As a footnote, I would add that the toilets were bright, clean and well kept. I recommend the MCA to anyone with an interest in Goa’s history, or that of Christianity.

Architecture... Construction... Maintaince... All are superb..

It Was Fabulous Trip to Old Goa with my friends it was long journey from South Goa We have started our trip at 10:00 Am it weather was little sunny and later it was hot but still that goes well. We reached old Goa Around 16:00 After Covering some other places like Divar Island and Old Church visit. Old Goa is Simply Beautiful for me because it is related to History and I love visiting Historic Places I loved it because of Old architecture and ancient Stone Idol kept out side the St. Francis of Assisi church, Goa is the 💎Gem of Old Goa. These Idol and the Old Mill stone of Gun Powder both are the Beauty of entire old Goa. Loved Old Goa Visit and wanted to visit again if Time permit in Near Future. Warm Regards Anil Thakur

A must visit for everyone! They are renovating and restoring some artworks at the moment but head on to the Church of Santa Monica next door for a small glimpse of the restoration

Place where u confront our history

A class act - MoCA has some incredible examples of Indian-Influenced Christian Art in a very special setting attached to an active Convent and Church of Santa Monica. It tells the tale of Goa and the artisans of the time. The exhibits are world class and they have some intriguing pieces from Churches and private family collections around Goa. Don’t miss an opportunity to see this charming museum!

Nice place to visit once

An immaculately restored place, so heavy with history. Wonderful team to take you around and fill you in with every aspect of the exhibits. The location itself has history. Also the displayed artefacts are very interesting cause though it mentions Christian Art... They have some amazing non Christian influences... Also made by locals from other religions.

It's really good and nice experience to see Museum of Goa it is just opposite of Old Goa Church.

Excellent

100 rupees is the price n place is very much clean n quite n a small shop to buy what u like

Had the best experience over here Very well maintained Meusum I would recommend this place for people who are interested in Indo Portuguese art

Amazing place! My kids enjoyed the activity sheets.

The place is well maintained but sadly the lady at the reception is inhospitable and certainly not welcoming. Leaves a bad taste.

Amazing Christian art history of various saints and Christian elements of the old times.

I had an amazing experience at the museum! I got to meet the Museum’s curator, Natasha, and attended a guided tour by Fraser Andrade. Love how passionate they are about the space, and the tour was a truly eye opening experience. Fraser had tons of objective information about the church through the ages, didn’t shy away from any details, he also seemed to have information about anything I pointed. We also had two surprise performances for us during the tour! Would one hundred percent recommend people to take the tour, it’s worth a LOT more than what they charge you for :)

We took the walking tour of the Holy Hill conducted by MoCA. I have to say it was a really awesome and highly  informative experience. There are so many tiny unknown gems of historic and symbolic significance that we are unaware of. Our tour guides Noah and Fraiser were a treasure trove of these hidden facts and are happy to engage and share their knowledge. Their dedication and insights with regard to architecture as well as history is outstanding. This isn't a regular 'guided tour'. It is very interactive and also a fun experience, not straight laced and sombre. The walk lasts about 3 hours (average) and covers the main monuments of the oldest church OUR LADY OF ROSARY, THE ROYAL CHAPEL OF ST ANTHONY, RUINS OF ST AUGUSTINE, CHURCH OF ST MONICA and the MUSEUM of CHRISTIAN ART There were so many surprises- A tree of life, a Jain influenced plaque, a fort like facade that's actually a church inside, a rain water harvesting system and so much more to discover. The museum has been very well designed, laid out and built. There are some fabulous artifacts, art works, stauary and lots more that is very well presented and displayed. One has to appreciate the conservation work that is a constant battle against the elements and (at times)uncivil visitors to the precincts. Both MoCA and ASI need to be lauded for this. Considering the nominal charge for the tour, we were treated to some exceptionally great light refreshments at the cafe. (You don't have to be on a tour to enjoy the Cafe!! ) All in all this is lovely and eye opening way to spend a morning. Oh yes, one more thing... our tour group were privileged to have Fraiser sing for us in the magnificent acoustics of the museum.

Good

Speechless.. what a beautiful and blessed place

Nice place. Good for tourists.

A place where you can got information about the whole history of goa and indian culture...

Best place and must visit place in goa

The Museum of Christian Art is a very niche museum that showcases Indo-European art as it found its expression in Christian imagery and worship during the Portuguese rule in Goa. It is interesting to see how natives interpreted a European culture to meet their own sensibilities as it had also come to shape their religion and worldview. The Museum is very well located in the Convent of Santa Monica in the historic city of Old Goa and amidst the UNESCO World Heritage monuments. If you love art, this museum is a must see.

Good place

The best part about this museum is that you not only get to see the museum but also get to see the Church of Santa Monica which is otherwise closed for the outsiders.

Could not visit, but overall best.

After visiting the website I now wish to visit the museum.

Nice place ... clean .... must visit ....

(Translated by Google) It was a good idea to take a tour of the museum first because you can get a rough grasp of the history of Old Goa. A unique place not like India you meet in India. (Original) 올드고아의 역사를 대략 파악할 수 있어 박물관을 먼저 둘러보는게 좋았다. 인도에서 만나는 인도같지 않은 독특한 곳.

A first of its kind in Asia. The Museum was under renovation, but we visited the Church of Santa Monica, which has a beautiful architecture and the weeping cross.

Nice

Being a history buff, I had one of the most engaging, informative and enlightening experiences on a guided tour/trail of Monte Santo (Holy Hill) with the Museum of Christian Art, this also included a visit to the museum. The trail, the 1st for 2021 was led by a conservation architect and the curator of the museum who are extremely passionate about history and historical conservationism. I would highly recommend a visit here or opt for the Museum's guided trails.

Closed for renovation till Sep - Oct 2019

Its amazingly lovely

Nice

Bst plc

A must visit for an authentic experience

Good place to see art

That Gothic

Great place

Beautiful

Goa's top most visiting place.

Excellent views with lots of historical data s

Great museum located in the heritage location of Old Goa.