Museo interdisciplinare regionale di Enna
Regional museum in Palazzo Varisano in Enna, with archaeological finds from the Enna area, from prehistory to the medieval period.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the historic Palazzo Varisano, in the centre of Enna, whose Baroque façade faces the cathedral. It was set up by the Sicilian Region to display materials emerging from excavations at various sites in the province, particularly in the late 1970s. Today it is part of the Parco archeologico di Morgantina e della Villa Romana del Casale.
The rooms tell the story of the forms of life in the territory and the contacts between the Sicani and Sicels and the Greeks: from the first relations with the Chalcidian colonies on the east coast to grave goods documenting a warrior class influenced by Greek culture, and local women of high rank. One section is devoted to the sanctuaries, including that of Demeter Hennaia, where the indigenous peoples also practised cults of Greek type.
Among the contexts presented are the Hellenised settlements of Cozzo Matrice, near Lake Pergusa, the tombs of Rossomanno and Calascibetta, and grave goods from Agira, Assoro, Cerami and Pietraperzia, as well as medieval materials from the area of the castle.
Highlights
- Finds from the Hellenised Sicel settlement of Cozzo Matrice
- Grave goods from Rossomanno, from the 7th century BC
- Room devoted to the necropolises of Calascibetta
- Terracottas of Demeter and Kore from the sanctuary of Demeter Hennaia
- Funerary inscription of a priestess of Ceres
- Operated by
- Parco archeologico di Morgantina e della Villa Romana del Casale
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2EU citizens aged 18 to 25 (50% reduction) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under 18s; under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and for one companion who can show that they belong to a social or healthcare assistance service. |
A combined ticket is valid for the Villa Romana del Casale, the Morgantina archaeological area, the Aidone museum, the Museo della Città e del Territorio in Piazza Armerina and the Museo interdisciplinare in Enna; the price is not shown on the Park’s website. Free admission for various categories (teachers, journalists, ICOM members, tourist guides) under regional rules.
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