Museo archeologico Pompilio Bonvicini
Civic museum in the former convent of San Francesco in Falerone, with finds from the Picene period to the Middle Ages and remains of the Roman colony of Falerio Picenus.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the former convent of San Francesco, in the historic centre of Falerone, and holds archaeological evidence from the area, from the Picene period to the Middle Ages. The current display, arranged in chronological order, was renewed in 2004 by the Soprintendenza Archeologica delle Marche together with the municipality.
The route opens with traces of the first settlements and then focuses on the Roman period, which forms the heart of the collection: material from the necropolises, objects of everyday life and finds from the excavations in the Falerio Picenus archaeological park, including amphorae, architectural elements, mosaic fragments and a rich collection of inscriptions. Among the most admired pieces are the female statues of the imperial age linked to the goddess Ceres, from the theatre area, and the headless statue of the goddess. A final section is devoted to medieval finds.
The museum complements a visit to the nearby archaeological park and Roman theatre. The former monastery complex, which also includes the church of San Fortunato, the bell tower and the cloister, was damaged in the 2016 earthquake and is the subject of a restoration project approved in July 2026.
Highlights
- Female statues of the imperial age linked to Ceres, from the theatre area
- Rich collection of inscriptions from Falerio Picenus
- Finds from the Roman necropolises
- Chronological route from the Picene period to the Middle Ages
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione archeologica di Falerone – Finds from the Picene period to the Middle Ages, with the Roman core of Falerio Picenus (currently not open to visitors).
- Operated by
- Comune di Falerone
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
Prices shown before the closure.
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
Before the closure the museum was accessible to people with disabilities.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 45 min |
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Getting there & parking
The museum is closed because of earthquake damage and no reopening date has been announced.
Amenities & dining
The museum is closed because of earthquake damage and no reopening date has been announced.
Events & venue rental
The museum is closed because of earthquake damage and no reopening date has been announced.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The approximate length of the visit is about 45 minutes. |
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