Museo archeologico Claudia Giontella
Archaeological museum of Terni in the CAOS complex, with protohistoric finds from the Naharti necropolises and Roman remains of Interamna Nahars.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 2004 and is named after the archaeologist Claudia Giontella, who played a decisive role in setting it up. It is located in the industrial area of the former SIRI (Società Italiana Ricerche Industriali), recovered and transformed into the CAOS – Centro Arti Opificio Siri, which also houses the museum of modern and contemporary art Aurelio De Felice, a theatre and exhibition rooms.
The route is divided into two sections. The protohistoric section displays finds mainly from the necropolises of the Acciaierie (10th–8th century BC), the former Poligrafico Alterocca (8th–7th century BC) and San Pietro in Campo (7th–6th century BC), which document the Proto-Umbrian people of the Naharti, attested along the river Nera. The double burial in the Acciaierie necropolis is identified by popular tradition with Sabino and Serapia, the lovers of St Valentine.
The Roman section tells, through inscriptions and representations from the late Republican to the imperial age, the arrival of Rome in Umbria and the social makeup of Interamna Nahars. It includes finds from the excavation of the former Palazzo Sanità, a collection of sculptures including the relief of Mithras tauroctonus, the diademed head from the sanctuary of Monte Torre Maggiore, sarcophagi and Julio-Claudian statues from Carsulae; at the entrance stands the marble telamon found in Terni in 1971.
Highlights
- Double tomb from the Acciaierie necropolis (Sabino and Serapia)
- Grave goods from the protohistoric Naharti necropolises
- Relief of Mithras tauroctonus
- Julio-Claudian statues from Carsulae
- Marble telamon at the entrance
Permanent exhibitions
- Sezione protostorica – Finds from the necropolises of the Acciaierie, the former Poligrafico Alterocca and San Pietro in Campo, linked to the Naharti people.
- Sezione romana di Interamna Nahars – Inscriptions, sculptures, sarcophagi and discoveries that illustrate the urban development and society of the Roman city of Terni.
- Founded
- 2004
- Operated by
- Comune di Terni (CAOS – Centro Arti Opificio Siri)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 24,548
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3.50Citizens from age 6 up to their 25th birthday, student groups with teachers, permanent teachers at state schools, tourist groups of at least 15 paying visitors, teachers and students of the faculties of architecture, cultural heritage, educational sciences and humanities (archaeology and art-history strands), and fine-art academies |
| Children & teens | €3.50Reduced admission from age 6 up to 25. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions. |
| Students & apprentices | €3.50Student groups with teachers and students of the faculties listed. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3.50 per personTourist groups of at least 15 paying visitors. |
The standard ticket (€5) also covers the museum of modern and contemporary art Aurelio De Felice, the Roman amphitheatre and the Museo paleontologico (the last two by booking). Free admission for residents of the Comune di Terni, tourist guides and interpreters, accompanying teachers, holders of the ICOM card and Ministry staff. Tickets also online via Vivaticket.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
Birthday party at the museum for children aged 6 to 8 in the archaeological museum (2 hours, with a themed route and a workshop); booking required at servizieducativi.caos@gmail.com or on 0744 1031864.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By bus from Terni station and the bus terminal: lines 8/E624 or 2/5/6/E622.
By car from the A1 motorway (from Rome and Florence), exit Terni Ovest, then SS675.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The CAOS complex includes a restaurant-café and a bookshop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
CAOS offers exhibition rooms and conference spaces, described on the page “Gli spazi” (The spaces).
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Visits can be booked by telephone (0744 1031864) or by e-mail (info@caos.museum). Educational programme for schools and educational services of the Comune. |
