Museo Civico Archeologico Aquaria
Archaeological museum in the Rocca Sforzesca of Soncino, with finds from prehistory to the 17th century from the north-eastern area of the Cremona province.
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About the museum
The Museo Civico Archeologico Aquaria was founded in 1979 by the Gruppo Archeologico Aquaria of Soncino to protect, enhance and make known the rich archaeological heritage of the north-eastern part of the province of Cremona. Its first venue was Palazzo Covi, in Gallignano.
The collection comprises material recovered in more than thirty years of surface research by the group, to which have been added finds from the most recent discoveries of the Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici della Lombardia. The current display is set up in the halls of the Rocca Sforzesca of Soncino, built from 1473 at the wish of Galeazzo Maria Sforza.
The route, chronological and thematic, is arranged in several sections and retraces the phases of settlement in the territory, from prehistory to the full 17th century.
Highlights
- Finds from prehistory to the 17th century
- Chronological and thematic route in several sections
- Materials from the research of the Gruppo Archeologico Aquaria
- Display in the Rocca Sforzesca of Soncino
- Shared ticket with the Museo dei Reduci e Combattenti
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione archeologica del territorio – Finds from prehistory to the 17th century, arranged in chronological and thematic sections in the halls of the Rocca Sforzesca.
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Comune di Soncino; Gruppo Archeologico Aquaria
- Visitors per year
- approx. 35,322
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5minors aged 6 to 14, over-65s, Touring Club members, holders of the tessera dei borghi |
| Families | €162 adults and minors. |
The ticket for the Rocca also covers admission to the Museo archeologico Aquaria and the Museo dei Reduci e Combattenti.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The Pro Loco organises escorted excursions by booking, for groups and for individuals or families. It is advisable to phone or write before the visit. |
