Natale in Luce (Christmas in Light). The Capuchin nativity scenes: faith and history
Nativity scenes that exude art, faith and tradition, “Natale in Luce” is the exhibition at the Capuchin Museum in Genoa from 21 November through to 1 February 2026
The Capuchin Nativity Scenes between faith and history will open on Friday 21 November at 4 pm and run until 1 February 2026 at the Capuchin Museum in Genoa.
An exhibition that celebrates the Nativity enriched with masterpieces of art and original nativity scenes, offering a glimpse into the devotion of the monks.
The exhibition
The museum’s most highly treasured traditional nativity scenes will be on display. Natale in luce is a dynamic exhibition that blends history and creativity and opens with Franco Curti’s mechanical nativity scene, built in the 1930s and still in perfect condition. New scenes have been introduced this year. You can admire:
- The artistic dressed wooden figurines from Anton Maria Maragliano’s famous workshop, which will transport you to the elegant and opulent Baroque Genoa;
- The Albisola statuesand papier-mâché figurines that recount the most authentic and genuine popular devotion;
- The village of dreams, a nativity scene to explore room by room, combining the fantasy of an imaginary Ligurian village with the tradition of the Santons of Provence.
- In addition to the nativity scenes, the exhibition will have a valuable selection of the paintings that accompanied the daily life and prayers of the monks.
