Our Mission
We are a nonprofit organization committed to the restoration, preservation and promotion of the artistic patrimony entrusted to the Vatican Museums. We further our members’ understanding and appreciation of such art through private presentations, behind the scenes tours of artist studios and museum visits, special gatherings, and one of a kind visits to the Vatican. The California and Northwest Chapters are part of the global Patrons organization, headquartered at the Museums in Rome.
How Patrons Help
Patrons promote the acquisition of new works to complement the existing collections.
Support New Key Acquisitions
Fund Exhibits
We fund and promote traveling exhibits of important Vatican Museums artifacts all around the world.
Support from the Patrons enables learning and visiting opportunities for thousands of young children, families, schools, and individuals with varying disabilities.
Enable Learning Opportunities
Patrons fund individual and chapter-supported restoration projects, identified by the Museums’ curatorial staff as most in need of conservation.
Directly Restore Art
Support from the Patrons helps to sustainability maintain and replant almost 2,500,000 square feet of the Vatican Gardens and conserves its statues.
Maintain Gardens & Sculptures
Paid placement of fellowships and interns to help aid the mission of the PAVM and the Vatican Museums is funded by the Patrons.
Fund Fellowships & Interns
Patrons help conserve the many important buildings and chapels and the art directly inside, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms.
Conserve Buildings & Frescoes
Patrons fund restorations, expansions, and upgrades to the buildings and other important sites within the Vatican Museums.
Support Future Expansions
Patrons also support multiple activities of the Vatican Museums, promoting art restoration for the Holy See under Museum Direction authority, and other special projects asked of us by the Holy Father.
Other General Support