Museo archeologico civico Tobia Aldini
Archaeological museum in the Rocca of Forlimpopoli, with finds from prehistory to the Renaissance and the remains of the Romanesque cathedral.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1961 and is named after the master Tobia Aldini, who directed it from 1972 to 2003. It arose from the separation of the municipal collections of antiquities and art gathered by Andrea Benini from the 1930s onwards, and is housed on the ground floor of the Renaissance Rocca of Forlimpopoli.
The route unfolds over six rooms and traces the thousand-year history of the town and its territory. The collections cover a very wide span, from prehistoric to Roman times (the foundation of Forum Popili is dated to the second half of the 2nd century BC), up to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Along the visit you can also see the remains of the Romanesque cathedral of Santa Maria foropopiliense (12th century), destroyed in 1361 by the papal army led by Cardinal Albornoz: the Rocca was later built on its ruins.
Highlights
- Six rooms from prehistory to the Renaissance
- Finds from Forum Popili
- Remains of the Romanesque cathedral of Santa Maria foropopiliense
- Rocca di Forlimpopoli and its walkways (camminamenti)
- Workshops for families and birthday parties at the museum
- Founded
- 1961
- Operated by
- Comune di Forlimpopoli
- Visitors per year
- approx. 5,945
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2residents of Forlimpopoli, over 65s, under 18s, groups of at least 10 people, students of advanced training courses at Ministry schools, teachers and students of Academies of Fine Arts and university courses in cultural heritage, education sciences, literature and philosophy |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 13 · Free admission for children under 14; from 14 to 17, reduced ticket. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and a companion. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personReduced admission for groups of at least 10 people; two companions per group enter free of charge. |
| Guided visit of the Archaeological Museum (groups of 12 people, 1 hour) | €8Per person, admission ticket included. |
| Guided visit of the Museum and the walkways of the Rocca (groups of 12 people, 1 hour and 30 minutes) | €12Per person, museum admission ticket included. |
Free admission also for tourist guides and journalists with a press card, ICOM members, and staff of the Ministry of Culture and of the heritage authorities (Soprintendenze).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 13 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum organises “Sabati in famiglia” (family Saturdays), with workshops on ancient crafts, short courses for children and birthday parties at the museum.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits are offered for groups of at least 12 people; for educational activities, birthdays and other rates, contact the museum. |
