Civico Museo Archeologico di Camaiore
Archaeological museum in the Renaissance Palazzo Tori Massoni, with finds from prehistory to the proto-industrial age and stations to touch and listen.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Palazzo Tori Massoni, a Renaissance building erected by the Orsucci family towards the end of the 16th century, between Via Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza Francigena in the historic centre of Camaiore. After a long restoration it reopened in 2016. Excavations in 2009 uncovered three medieval houses; a restored stretch of wall is visible along the route.
The thirteen rooms present finds from the local area, from prehistory to the Middle Ages and the proto-industrial age: bones, terracotta, containers for oil and perfume, iron tools, statuettes, musical instruments and jewellery. Among the most significant objects are a cast of a Neanderthal burial of about 50,000 years ago, the funerary urns from Vado La Serra, the Chalcolithic copper daggers from the Buca del Corno and the Renaissance ceramics of the historic centre.
The museum focuses on active participation, with touch, sound and smell stations, films on experimental archaeology, animations and videos. It also offers an audio guide, a virtual visit and programmes for people with dementia or on the autism spectrum.
Highlights
- Cast of a Neanderthal burial of about 50,000 years ago
- Funerary urns from Vado La Serra and Chalcolithic daggers from the Buca del Corno
- Thirteen rooms with touch, sound and smell stations
- Stretch of medieval walls uncovered by the 2009 excavations
- Comic-strip trail “Segui la talpa Gea” for the youngest visitors
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso archeologico permanente – Thirteen rooms with finds from prehistory to the proto-industrial age and interactive stations.
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Comune di Camaiore
- Visitors per year
- approx. 4,121
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2children aged 6 to 18, over 65s, university students, residents of Camaiore and holders of the Edumuseicard |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 4 · Free for children under 5. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Free admission for visitors with disabilities accompanied by a carer. |
| Groups (9+ people) | €3 per personGroups of more than 8 people. |
| Individual or family guided tour | €2Per person; free under 3 years; lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes; booking required. |
| Educational activities and games for children from age 3 | €3Per child; accompanying adults free; lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes; booking required. |
Free admission also for tourist guides with a group, ICOM members and school groups from Camaiore. Free audio guide in Italian and English.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is fully accessible and has a lift; people with sensory or cognitive disabilities can visit by reservation. There are touch stations with replicas, bilingual panels, Braille aids and the free programmes “CulturalMente” (for people with dementia or Alzheimer's) and “Museo in blu” (for children and young people with autism spectrum disorder).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Games and treasure hunts for children from age 3, the comic-strip trail “Segui la talpa Gea” for pre-school children, and stations to touch, listen and smell.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Coat check
Left luggage; inner courtyard for exhibitions and meetings; English translations of the panels on iPads.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 75 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (IT, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Bookings by phone at +39 0584 986 366 during opening hours or by email at museocamaiore@gmail.com; schools book using the online form. |
