Museo archeologico nazionale di Castiglioncello
State museum in the Poggetto pine wood, housed in a building of 1914, with the grave goods of the Etruscan-Hellenistic necropolis of Castiglioncello.
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About the museum
The museum was the initiative of the archaeologist Luigi Adriano Milani, superintendent of Etruria, to display the grave goods unearthed in the Castiglioncello necropolis, discovered during urban development work between 1903 and 1911. More than three hundred tombs were brought to light, dating from the late 4th to the early 1st century BC, a sign of an active settlement favoured by the small bays that allowed ships to land easily.
The building was constructed between 1912 and 1914, in forms inspired by ancient architecture, and stands on a hill covered with Mediterranean scrub and pine woods, with a view of the sea near the Porticciolo bay. The museum opened to the public in 1916 and remained active for many years; in 1972–1973 it was closed and its collections were transferred to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze.
After the building was restored, the museum reopened in summer 2011 with the original core of the collections and a new display. It is now run by the Comune di Rosignano Marittimo under an agreement with the Direzione regionale Musei nazionali della Toscana.
Highlights
- Grave goods from the Castiglioncello necropolis, from the 4th to the 1st century BC
- 2nd-century BC alabaster urn with the ashes of the Etruscan noblewoman Velia Cerinei
- Building of 1914 commissioned by Luigi Adriano Milani in the Poggetto pine wood
- Panoramic position above the sea, near the Porticciolo bay
Permanent exhibition
- Corredi della necropoli di Castiglioncello – The display presents the tomb goods of the promontory necropolis, including the alabaster urn of Velia Cerinei.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Toscana; gestione del Comune di Rosignano Marittimo
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission. Guided tours are paid.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Educational activities are planned for schools and groups.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Poggetto pine wood, in the locality of Castiglioncello, near the Porticciolo bay.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Paid guided tours and educational activities are available for schools and groups; booking for the visit is optional. |
