A Completely Renewed International creche museum!
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La Salette International
Creche MuseumWelcome to One of the Largest Collections of Nativity Scenes
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About La Salette
International Creche Museum
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La Salette
International Crèche Museum:A Global Nativity Tour
Are you prepared to experience a journey around the globe and through different eras, all within the walls of a single building?
Welcome to the “La Salette International Crèche Museum”, the largest international crèche exhibit in North America.
The museum displays an impressive and diverse array of cultural interpretations of the nativity story, with over 1,500 nativity scenes from over 100 countries worldwide, as well as a collection of 90 'Santons' from Provence (France).
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Global
Creations:Celebrating Jesus' Birth in Art from Around the World
From classic hand-carved wooden sculptures from Europe to elaborate beaded scenes from Africa, the permanent exhibit is a true monument to the nativity story's global reach and lasting significance.
As such, the museum is a great place to learn about diverse cultures and their efforts to enculturate the Good News of Jesus' birth in their respective contexts and settings through creativity and beauty.
Each creche offers its unique narrative and has its peculiar artistic legacy.
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TESTIMONIALSWHAT OUR VISITORS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE MUSEUM
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Since its official opening, the La Salette International Crèche Museum has received glowing feedback from a diverse range of visitors, including:
- In-state visitors (Attleboro, Boston, Cape Cod, Charlton, Dighton, Fairhaven, Fall River, Fitchburg, Franklin, Mansfield, Weymouth…);
- Out-of-state visitors (Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont...), and
- International visitors (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Japan, Pakistan, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain…).
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Locals from Massachusetts have praised the museum for its unique ability to blend art, history, and spirituality in a way that resonates with their cultural heritage.
Travelers from across the United States find themselves captivated by the museum's extensive collection and the profound storytelling encapsulated within each exhibit. The museum's reputation has crossed state lines, becoming a must-visit destination for those seeking a blend of artistic beauty and spiritual enrichment.
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Furthermore, the La Salette International Crèche Museum is making a significant impact on the international stage. Visitors from around the globe have expressed their admiration for the museum's ability to showcase a wide variety of cultural interpretations and artistic expressions.
The universal appeal of the museum lies in its celebration of diverse perspectives, making it a unifying space for people from all walks of life to explore and appreciate the global impact of religious and cultural narratives.
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This widespread acclaim underscores the museum's success in creating an environment that is not only educational and inspiring but also inclusive and welcoming to everyone, regardless of their origin. The La Salette Museum continues to be a testament to the power of art and faith in bringing people together, fostering a sense of global community and shared appreciation for cultural diversity.
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Fr. Manuel Pereira's
Legacy:The Beginning of
La Salette International Crèche Museum.The museum was founded by Fr. Manuel Pereira, MS (1939–2022), a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette and a native of the Azores islands. While stationed at La Salette Shrine in Attleboro, Fr. Manuel started the museum to share his passion for Christmas and Azores’ traditions. Visitors can witness all of this in the Presépio that Fr. Manuel created, which evokes his native hamlet and Christmas traditions in the Azores. Soon after, people began donating Crèches to add to his collection, and the museum continued to develop thanks to donations from individuals and organizations all over the world, preserving, in this way, cultural heritage and creative legacy.
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Alicia Crespo & Fr. Bernie baris'
Artistic Revival:Hundreds of Stories of Faith
The current display was carefully restructured, reorganized, and curated, for two years, by artist Alicia Crespo and Fr. Bernie Baris, M.S., a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, honoring the foundation laid by Fr. Manuel Pereira, M.S. Their work transformed the museum into a place of elegance and simplicity, where the beauty, color and texture of each piece shines through. The current renovated permanent exhibit, featuring 1561 Nativity Sets, illustrates well how Jesus' Birth has been expressed and celebrated in different cultures and traditions around the world, thus emphasizing the universality of the Good News.
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Divine Landscape:
A Glimpse into Jesus' WorldIn 2021, the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette received a precious collection of pieces illustrating "Judea, Jerusalem, and Galilee at the time of Jesus."
In November 2023, artist Alicia Crespo and Fr. Flavio Gillio, M.S., assembled and showcased this collection as a panorama.
On request, Fr. Flavio, a Biblical scholar,
is available to give a talk to groups on this exhibit.
To book a guided visit to the display "Judea, Jerusalem, and Galilee during the Time of Jesus"
write to lasaletteshrinedirector@gmail.com
or call 508-222-5410 (10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
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Explore Art and Faith:
Visit La Salette International Creche Museum-
Location
National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette
947 Park St, Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone
508-222-5410
Email
lasaletteshrinesecretary@gmail.com
Hours
Open year-round, Monday-Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Admission: Free (free-will donations welcome)
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Where to Find Us
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