Museo archeologico nazionale e Teatro romano di Spoleto
State museum in the former monastery of Sant'Agata, with finds from prehistory to the Roman age and access to the 1st-century BC Roman theatre.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the former monastery of Sant'Agata, in the southern district of Spoleto's historic centre, on an area occupied in Roman times by the theatre. The monastery, founded at the end of the 14th century on the remains of the 1st-century BC theatre, greatly altered its stage. The museum was inaugurated in 1985 and spreads over several levels, adapting the display to the historic architecture; a renovation project completed a first section of the new route in 2008.
The finds, including those from recent research, document the first traces of human presence in the area of the fortress and the centre, from the Bronze Age, and the development of the Umbrian settlement, attested by the rich grave goods of the 7th–6th century BC from the Piazza d'Armi necropolis. On the second floor are displayed materials from the Valnerina, including the late Bronze Age cinerary urns from Monteleone di Spoleto and the grave goods of the Norcia necropolis, as well as pieces from the Canzio Sapori collection donated to the State.
The section on the theatre presents the decorative sculptures found in the excavations of the 1950s, among them a statue of Aura reworked as Venus. The theatre itself, dating from the 1st century BC, is part of the visit: restored since the 1950s with the reconstruction of the tiers, it preserves the lower level well, with its walkable ambulatory, and hosts cultural events, including performances of the Festival dei Due Mondi.
Highlights
- 1st-century BC Roman theatre with walkable ambulatory
- Grave goods from the Umbrian necropolis of Piazza d'Armi (7th–6th century BC)
- Statue of Aura reworked as Venus
- Finds from the Valnerina and the Canzio Sapori collection
- Former church of Sant'Agata used as an events space
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso archeologico dalla preistoria all'età romana – Finds from the Bronze Age, the Umbrian settlement and the Valnerina, with the section dedicated to the Roman theatre and its sculptures.
- Founded
- 1985
- Operated by
- Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Umbria (Ministero della Cultura)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 37,880
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for EU citizens under 18. |
The other reductions provided for by the admission rules of state cultural sites apply; tickets can only be paid for electronically.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
Among the museum's services, listed on the Ministry of Culture portal, is assistance for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum's services include a bookshop, a library, a conference room and a teaching room.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, guides and catalogues, captions and signposted routes are listed among the services; to book, call +39 0743 223277. |
