Museo archeologico nazionale di Orvieto
State museum in the Palazzo Papale of Martino IV with finds from Orvieto and its territory; closed for refurbishment since January 2026.
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About the museum
The museum is set up on the ground floor of the medieval palazzo of Martino IV, one of the three papal palaces behind the cathedral of Orvieto. It was inaugurated in 1982 and gathers material found in the territory up to the 19th century, previously kept in the archaeological section of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.
The collection, of several thousand objects, has been enriched by the wall paintings of the Golini tombs of Porano, formerly in the Museo Archeologico di Firenze, and by a substantial group of the oldest finds from the city: the urban necropolises of Crocifisso del Tufo and Cannicella, the temples of the Belvedere and of via San Leonardo, as well as the necropolises of Porano and Castellonchio. The materials are arranged by chronology and topography.
Linked to the research activity of the Soprintendenza (heritage authority) and of the scientific institutions of the area, the museum is constantly evolving: finds from recent or ongoing excavations are displayed on a rotating basis. Together with the Museo Claudio Faina, on the opposite side of the square, it offers an overview of archaeological knowledge about Orvieto. Since 15 January 2026 the museum has been closed to the public for a refurbishment affecting the entire building, which will last several months.
Highlights
- Finds from the necropolises of Crocifisso del Tufo and Cannicella
- Wall paintings from the Golini tombs of Porano
- Finds from the temples of the Belvedere and via San Leonardo
- Attic pottery and Orvieto bucchero
- Rotating display of recent discoveries
Permanent exhibition
- Collezioni archeologiche di Orvieto e del territorio – Finds from the necropolises of Crocifisso del Tufo, Cannicella and Porano, from the urban temples and nearby areas, presented by chronology and topography (route being rearranged).
- Founded
- 1982
- Operated by
- Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Umbria (Ministero della Cultura)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 22,619
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for EU citizens under 18. |
Prices in force before the closure. The reductions provided for by the admission rules of state cultural sites apply; tickets can only be paid for electronically.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum's listed services include guided tours, guides and catalogues, captions and signposted routes; to book, call +39 0763 341039. |
