MegaMuseo – Museo Archeologico Contemporaneo
A contemporary archaeological museum in Aosta, in the megalithic area of Saint-Martin-de-Corléans: the largest covered archaeological site in Europe.
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About the museum
The MegaMuseo stands in the Saint-Martin-de-Corléans district of Aosta and tells the story of more than six thousand years of history in an area where traces of ploughing date back to the end of the 5th millennium BC. The site spans the Copper, Bronze and Iron Ages, the Roman period, Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages.
The museum covers about 12,000 square metres and displays more than 2,000 objects. Its key feature is the largest covered archaeological site in Europe: the 5,000 square metres of the archaeological area interact continuously with the exhibition route, which shows how the place has changed over the millennia.
The audio guide in Italian, French and English is included in the ticket and offers routes for adults, for children and a musical route.
Highlights
- The largest covered archaeological site in Europe
- Over 2,000 objects from prehistory to the Middle Ages
- Archaeological area of 5,000 square metres
- Audio guide with routes for adults, children and a musical route
- History of more than 6,000 years
Permanent exhibition
- Area megalitica e percorso espositivo – The covered archaeological site with the exhibition route through more than six thousand years of history.
- Operated by
- Regione autonoma Valle d'Aosta
- Visitors per year
- approx. 16,325
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5Groups of at least 25 people or with a licensed guide |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission up to 18 years; €3 for ages 19 to 25. |
Prices as listed by the Aosta Valley tourist portal for the megalithic area. The museum page refers to the combined ticket “Aosta Archeologica”, which also includes the MAR, the Roman Theatre, the Criptoportico forense and the early Christian church of San Lorenzo.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The audio guide offers a route designed for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Area Megalitica
By train or bus in Aosta, use urban lines no. 3 and no. 8 and get off at the Area Megalitica stop.
From the A5 motorway, take the Aosta Est exit and follow the signs for Aosta and the SS26 towards Courmayeur; the entrance to the site is just past the traffic lights (about 1.6 km beyond the regional hospital roundabout).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes (IT, FR, EN) |
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| Good to know | The audio guide, downloadable to your phone, is included in the ticket; routes for adults, children and a musical route are available. |
