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Pilgrimage to Maastricht: An inspiring perspective on the Heiligdomsvaart

Maastricht Museum, Maastricht

Discover the rich tradition of the Sanctuary in a unique exhibition full of historical masterpieces and modern pilgrimage.

The Maastricht Museum presents an exhibition on the Sanctuary Pilgrimage, a tradition that links religion, cultural history and commerce. The exhibition features impressive stories, historical masterpieces and lost church treasures, including the return of the Servatius Plates from Hamburg. Objects from Aachen and local treasures such as the reliquary bust of Saint Servatius are also on display. The exhibition highlights both historical and modern forms of pilgrimage.

The book ‘Pelgrimage naar Maastricht - De verering van Sint Servaas en de Heiligdomsvaart’, which describes the traditions and pilgrimage of a 16th-century traveller, will also be published. The book is available in Dutch and English.

When

  • Every tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday starting from march 14th, 2025 until august 31st, 2025 from 09:00 to 17:00

Prices

  • Adults€9.00 from 12 years
  • Children€6.00 5 to 11 years
  • Students€8.00
  • MJK (Museumjaarkaart)Free

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