Padre Pio Memories Museum in Pietrelcina

The Padre Pio Memories Museum  is near the Convento dei Frati Minori Cappuccini (Friars Minor Capuchin Cloister) in the Pietrelcina city centre, and recalls the life of the Saint through a series of object that belonged to him.

Moreover, inside the “Sacra Famiglia” conventual church, right next to the museum, there is the only remain of Padre Pio.

To reach Pietrelcina by car from the north of Italy, drive along the A14 highway and take the exit signposted Termoli-Molise then proceed towards Boiano-Benevento-Pietrelcina; from Napoli, drive along the A1 highway, take the exit signposted Caianello, then proceed towards Telese-Benevento-Pietrelcina; from the south of Italy, drive along the A16 highway, reach the toll booth of Benevento, and take the exit signposted Benevento ovest then take the SS 212 state road towards Pietrelcina.

To reach Pietrelcina by train get to the Benevento central train station, then take the ETAC bus towards either San Bartolomeo in Saldo or San Marco dei Cavoti, that stops at Pietrelcina.

The hall of the Padre Pio Memories Museum leads to a dark hallway where the journey through the Saint’s life begins. Behind the glass walls there are everyday objects, such as wine glasses, purificators, vestments, stoles and surplices, and even a flagellation surplice, a true gem.

There also are the nightgowns with stigmata blood spots on, bandages and strips for hands medical treatment, his tunic and even the small cradle where he used to sleep as a newborn.

A true spiritual journey through the life of Francesco Forgione, who later became the consecrated Padre Pio.