Museo Archeologico Polveriera Guzman

About the museum

The museum occupies the first floor of the Guzman powder magazine, a building erected in 1692 by the Flemish architect Ferdinand De Grunembergh in the Spanish period. The building was first a general warehouse and then a store for gunpowder; the name derives from the nearby bastion dedicated to the Spanish viceroy Enrique de Guzmán.

The display brings together archaeological finds from different periods, from prehistory to the Etruscan-Roman age, recovered in the territory from the early 19th century onwards or purchased in the second half of the 20th century. The materials are divided into three groups: the Etruscan necropolis of the Orbetello isthmus, the Talamone area, and a group of purchases from Pescia Romana, Chiarone, San Donato and Monte Argentario.

Among the most important pieces are the objects from the necropolis belonging to the wealthy Etruscan aristocracy of the 4th century BC (embossed gold ornaments, bronzes and banquet ceramics, bronze mirrors including one with the figure “Cathesan”, identified by an Etruscan inscription) and, from Talamonaccio, the decorative elements of the Hellenistic temple and two votive deposits with weapons, miniature tools and helmets.

Highlights

• Materials from the Etruscan necropolis of the Orbetello isthmus
• Embossed gold ornaments and bronze mirrors, including the mirror of “Cathesan”
• Elements of the Hellenistic temple of Talamonaccio
• Votive deposits with miniature weapons and helmets with an Etruscan inscription
• Seat in the Guzman powder magazine of 1692

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione archeologica – Finds from prehistory to the Etruscan-Roman age: the Orbetello isthmus necropolis, materials from Talamone and purchases from the surrounding territory.

Founded

1923

Operated by

Comune di Orbetello

Director

Matteo Milletti

Visitors per year

approx. 1,539

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission according to the Musei Italiani portal.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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

The Musei di Maremma portal indicates that the museum, on the first floor of the powder magazine, is not accessible to people with mobility disabilities.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Educational routes with practical workshops for schools and children.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Bookshop available.

Events & venue rental

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