Museo archeologico e della vite e del vino
Museum in the 15th-century Palazzo Pretorio of Scansano: archaeology of the Albegna valley, Ghiaccio Forte and the history of viticulture in Maremma.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Palazzo Pretorio of Scansano, a 15th-century building in the medieval heart of the town, formerly the administrative centre of the Terre di Scansano. Between the 18th and 19th centuries it housed the court and prison of the entire Grosseto province during the estivatura, the seasonal relocation of public offices from Grosseto to the hills to escape the malaria of the plain.
The archaeology section reconstructs human presence in the middle Albegna valley through material from research carried out in recent decades, from prehistory to the Etruscan age, with the archaic settlements and the Hellenistic fortified centre of Ghiaccio Forte, founded in the 4th century BC near the northern border of the territory of Vulci. The route continues with the Roman period and the villa at Aia Nova.
The section on the vine and wine tells the story, production, vine cycle and traditions of the area, starting from commercial wine production already carried out by the Etruscans in the 6th century BC. The tourist information and reception office (IAT) is located in the same building.
Highlights
- 15th-century Palazzo Pretorio
- Finds from the fortified centre of Ghiaccio Forte
- Reconstructions of the Roman villa at Aia Nova
- Section on the history of Maremma's vine and wine
- IAT tourist office in the same building
Permanent exhibitions
- Museo archeologico – The history of human presence in the middle Albegna valley, from prehistory to the Roman period, including Ghiaccio Forte.
- Museo della vite e del vino – Route covering history, production, the vine and wine cycle and local traditions.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Comune di Scansano
- Director
- Marco Firmati
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,579
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3university students, over 65s and groups of at least 10 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under 18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and a companion. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personReduced rate for groups of at least 10 people. |
| Full ticket at weekends with tasting | €10 |
2026 rates approved by the municipal executive (Giunta comunale). Free admission also for tourist guides (to plan the visit) and specialist journalists. Access to the IAT office is free.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- 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 listing indicates that the museum is partially accessible.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The entrance is through the main door at Piazza del Pretorio 4, in the historic centre of Scansano.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Bookshop in the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Lectures and guided tours by reservation all year round, phone +39 0564 509106 or +39 0564 509411. |
