Museo Provinciale Sigismondo Castromediano
The oldest public museum in Puglia, in Lecce: Messapian and Greek vases, a picture gallery, a replica of the Grotta dei Cervi and a section devoted to Tito Schipa.
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About the museum
The Museo Provinciale “Sigismondo Castromediano” in Lecce was founded in 1868 by Duke Sigismondo Castromediano, a traveller and great enthusiast for his region, and is considered the oldest public museum in Puglia.
The archaeological collections include Messapian and Roman finds, among them Apulian and Attic vases, alongside evidence of the earliest civilisations of the Salento. The prehistoric section houses a replica of the Grotta dei Cervi at Porto Badisco with its prehistoric engravings.
On the upper floor the picture gallery holds paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, with Byzantine and Venetian influences, and also includes a section on decorative arts and ceramics. The museum also devotes a pavilion to the history of the tenor Tito Schipa and a space to contemporary Salento artists, and offers thematic routes, events and workshops for adults and children.
Highlights
- Messapian, Apulian and Attic vases
- Replica of the Grotta dei Cervi at Porto Badisco
- Picture gallery from the Middle Ages to the 19th century
- Pavilion dedicated to the tenor Tito Schipa
- Free admission
Permanent exhibitions
- Collezioni archeologiche – Messapian, Apulian and Attic vases, with a replica of the Grotta dei Cervi at Porto Badisco.
- Pinacoteca – Paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, with a section on decorative arts and ceramics and the pavilion dedicated to Tito Schipa.
- Founded
- 1868
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,061
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers workshops and activities for adults and children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking at the museum according to the regional portal.
The museum is located on Viale Gallipoli in Lecce.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
According to the regional portal: snack bar area, merchandise and free parking.
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 are by reservation. Thematic routes, events and workshops for adults and children are offered. |
