Museo civico archeologico di Matelica
Archaeological museum of Matelica in the former convent of San Francesco, with finds from prehistory to the Renaissance and the famous Matelica globe; currently closed for restoration.
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About the museum
The Matelica civic archaeological museum is housed in the former convent of San Francesco, within the Palazzo Finaguerra complex. It displays finds from Matelica and its territory, spanning from prehistory to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with particular emphasis on Picene remains. These include a bronze helmet from a tomb in the Villa Clara complex, said to belong to a Picene prince, sceptres, a situla and bronze weapons.
The best-known object is the Matelica globe, a spherical marble sundial with Greek inscriptions, dating from the 1st–2nd century AD.
After the damage caused by the 2016 earthquake, the palace has been closed and is undergoing restoration. The works, financed with around €2.3 million, include the museum space, educational workshops and a storage facility for the finds, which the municipality has moved to a building purchased for this purpose. No reopening date has been announced.
Highlights
- Matelica globe, a marble sundial with Greek inscriptions
- Bronze helmet of a Picene prince from Villa Clara
- Grave goods and bronze weapons from Picene necropolises
- Finds from prehistory to the Renaissance
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione archeologica di Matelica – Finds from prehistory to the Renaissance, including Picene remains and the Matelica globe (currently not open to visitors).
- Operated by
- Comune di Matelica
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2 |
| Groups | €2 per personGroups: €2 per person plus €1 for the guide. |
Prices in force before the closure; Touring Club members also receive the reduced rate for individual visits.
Accessibility
The museum is closed for restoration works and no reopening date has been announced.
Kids & families
The museum is closed for restoration works and no reopening date has been announced.
Getting there & parking
The museum is closed for restoration works and no reopening date has been announced.
Amenities & dining
The museum is closed for restoration works and no reopening date has been announced.
Events & venue rental
The museum is closed for restoration works and no reopening date has been announced.
