Classis Ravenna – Museo della Città e del Territorio
Archaeological museum in the former sugar factory of Classe, telling the history of Ravenna and its ancient port, from the Etruscan-Umbrian origins to the early Middle Ages.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the former sugar factory of Classe, on the southern outskirts of Ravenna, an industrial building converted and opened to the public in 2018. It forms part of the Parco archeologico di Classe, together with the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe and the area of the Antico Porto.
The exhibition occupies about 2,600 square metres and tells the story of Ravenna and Classe through archaeological finds, from the Etruscan-Umbrian origins through the Roman, Gothic, Byzantine and early medieval periods. The materials are presented together with modern technological aids, such as multimedia panels, installations and videos.
Around the building extends a park of about one and a half hectares, always open to the public. The museum is run by Ravenna Antica, the foundation that looks after the archaeological park.
Highlights
- History of Ravenna and of the port of Classe through archaeological finds
- Multimedia display in 2,600 square metres of former sugar factory
- Park of about 1.5 hectares, always open
- Combined ticket with the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe
- Audio guides and video guides with sign language or subtitles
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso permanente del museo – History of Ravenna and Classe from the first Etruscan-Umbrian settlements through the Roman, Gothic, Byzantine and early medieval periods, with archaeological finds and multimedia displays.
- Founded
- 2018
- Operated by
- Fondazione RavennAntica
- Visitors per year
- approx. 51,172
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission under 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Students & apprentices | –Schools: €5 per student. |
| Combined ticket with the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe | €9Reduced €8 (ages 18–25) and €6 (ages 7–17) |
Free admission: Free admission for young people under 26 every Wednesday (excluding groups and school classes).
Free admission also for tourist guides, military personnel, journalists and group leaders. Advance booking is recommended on vivaticket.com.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
There is a lift and a ramp, staff trained in universal accessibility and reception support. Materials in Italian and English, multimedia panels, augmentative and alternative communication signage, and video guides with sign language and/or subtitles.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Educational workshops for schools are offered; the interactive game “Mosy e il mosaico misterioso” can be played online on the website.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus line 4 from Ravenna railway station; the museum is near Classe station.
By car
Parking available
A large car park is available nearby, with a motorhome area.
The museum is about 6 km south of the centre of Ravenna, in the locality of Classe; a cycle path links it to the city.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Audio guides also in foreign languages. Guided tours on request through the booking centre (prenotazioni@ravennantica.org). Schools can request a guided tour (€6 per child) and educational workshops (€9 per child) by writing to didattica@ravennantica.org. |
