Ave Maria University
Mother Teresa Museum
Preserving the life and legacy of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta — and inspiring all who visit to make her spirit of love and service their own.
The Saint of the Gutters
A Sacred Space of Living Memory
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” The mission of the Mother Teresa Museum is to educate visitors about the life and legacy of Mother Teresa and inspire them to make her spirit of love and service a part of their own lives.
The Exhibit
Thirty Panels, One Extraordinary Life
The Museum offers students, tourists, pilgrims and locals the opportunity to learn more about “the saint of the gutters” in a 3,000 square-foot space. Over 30 panels, in both English and Spanish, tell the story of Mother Teresa’s life — identical to those used by the Missionaries of Charity in their exhibit in Calcutta. On display are handwritten letters by Mother Teresa, a crucifix from her own rosary, stunning photographs, and original publications from her state funeral in India and her Beatification and Canonization at the Vatican.
Our Story
A History of Devotion
The Mother Teresa Museum first opened in a temporary location on April 2, 2014, commemorating the ninth anniversary of the death of Pope Saint John Paul II, a close friend of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. In January 2019 the Museum moved into its current home in the Thomas and Selby Prince Building. Sister Mary Prema Pierick, Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity, attended the inaugural opening, and distinguished visitors have included Vice President Mike Pence during his March 2019 campus visit.
Gallery
Inside the Museum
Plan Your Visit
Come and See
Hours of Operation
- Monday–Friday: 10am – 4pm
- Saturday: 10am – 3pm
- Sunday: Closed
How to Find Us
- 5236 Clancy Ave, Ave Maria, FL 34142
- Located in the Thomas and Selby Prince Building
Sign Up for a Tour
- Want a free guided tour of the Museum?
- Please call to schedule: (239) 304-7953
KEEP HER STORY ALIVE
Support the Mother Teresa Museum.
Your gift helps keep this sacred space open and thriving — preserving her legacy for students, pilgrims, and visitors from around the world.