Museo archeologico di Artimino
Archaeological museum in the village of Artimino, which tells the story of the Etruscan city and its territory through grave goods and settlement finds.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1981 on the initiative of the Comune di Carmignano, in collaboration with the regional archaeological Soprintendenza (heritage authority), and opened to the public in 1983 in the cellars of the Villa Medicea “La Ferdinanda”. It presented the history of the Etruscan city of Artimino and its territory through finds from about fifty years of excavations.
To have larger exhibition spaces, in 2011 the museum moved to the village of Artimino, into a building that had previously housed wine vats, and it was inaugurated on 26 March 2011. In 2013 the Tuscany Region recognised it as a museum of regional importance; in 2017 the Region recognised Carmignano as a “Città di eccellenza della civiltà etrusca” (City of Excellence of Etruscan Civilisation).
The display is arranged over two floors according to a topographical and chronological criterion. On the upper floor, “Il mondo dei vivi” (The World of the Living), are displayed materials from the fortified site of Pietramarina, the settlements of Artimino and religious structures. On the lower floor, “Il mondo dei morti” (The World of the Dead), are the grave goods from Artimino, Prato Rosello, Grumolo, Grumaggio and the Comeana necropolis, with the Boschetti and Montefortini tumuli, and a reconstruction of a warrior's tomb.
Highlights
- Upper floor “Il mondo dei vivi” with materials from the fortified site of Pietramarina and the Artimino settlements
- Lower floor “Il mondo dei morti” with grave goods from the Etruscan necropoleis
- Reconstruction of a warrior's tomb
- Finds from the Boschetti and Montefortini tumuli in the Comeana necropolis
- Video guide in Italian Sign Language (LIS) and audio guides in four languages
Permanent exhibitions
- Il mondo dei vivi – The upper floor presents materials from the fortified site of Pietramarina, the Artimino settlements and religious structures.
- Il mondo dei morti – The lower floor displays grave goods from the area's necropoleis, including Comeana, and a reconstruction of a warrior's tomb.
- Founded
- 1983
- Operated by
- Comune di Carmignano
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2Children aged 7 to 18, people over 65, groups of more than 6 people and holders of partner cards (including Unicoop Firenze, FAI, Touring Club and the Carta dello Studente Universitario della Toscana) |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 6 · Free admission from 0 to 6 years; reduced ticket from 7 to 18 years. |
| Seniors | €2Reduced ticket for over 65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and for their companion. |
| Full ticket with audio guide | €5Audio guide in Italian, French, English and German. |
| Reduced ticket with audio guide | €3 |
| Audio guide with free admission | €1For those entitled to free admission. |
The full price applies to people aged 19 to 65. Free admission also for Tuscan tourist guides, group accompanying persons (maximum 2) and ICOM/ICCROM members.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- 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
A video guide in Italian Sign Language (LIS) is available.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers educational activities and the game “Il gioco del Pegaso”.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Bookshop with guides and catalogues.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (IT, FR, EN, DE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and educational activities are available, such as the game “Il gioco del Pegaso”; visit requests can be made using the contact form on the website. |
