Museo civico archeologico «A. Casagrande»
Archaeological museum in the Palazzo della Rovere in Castelleone di Suasa, with finds from the excavations of the Roman city of Suasa: frescoes, the Domus dei Coiedii and a lapidarium.
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About the museum
The museum, named after Alvaro Casagrande, the mayor who gave the first impetus to archaeological research at Suasa, was opened on 24 June 2000. It is housed in the Palazzo della Rovere, a building erected at the beginning of the 17th century for the marquis Ippolito Della Rovere and bequeathed to his daughter Livia, a duchess who died here in 1641. It is run by the Municipality of Castelleone di Suasa.
The collections document the excavations of the Roman city of Suasa, carried out every summer since 1987 and now by the University of Bologna. The chronological route, across seven rooms, begins with the first human presence in the valley and reaches the end of the ancient city. In the courtyard is the lapidarium, with the stele of Safinia Prima and the inscription dedicated to Lucius Coiedius Candidus.
Among the main sections are the room of frescoes, with paintings from the 2nd century BC to the 3rd century AD showing all the Pompeian styles; the room of the Domus dei Coiedii, with a portrait of Augustus, jewellery, sealed amphorae and coins; the room of the republican domus; and the room of the public areas, with finds from the forum, necropolis, amphitheatre and theatre, including an imperial portrait identified as Caligula.
Highlights
- Roman frescoes in all the Pompeian styles
- Portrait of Augustus from the Domus dei Coiedii
- Lapidarium in the courtyard of the palazzo
- Imperial portrait identified as Caligula
- Combined ticket with the Parco archeologico di Suasa
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione archeologica di Suasa – Seven rooms with finds from the excavations of the Roman city: lapidarium, frescoes, Domus dei Coiedii, republican domus and public areas.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Comune di Castelleone di Suasa
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,625
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 14 · Free admission up to 14 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
A single ticket of €6 is valid for the museum and the Parco archeologico di Suasa, on the same day or on another date, within opening hours.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- 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
The first floor can be reached by stairs or by lift. At the archaeological park, accessible toilets are located near the ticket office.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 14 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
On special occasions, such as the F@Mu day, the museum offers children's workshops (for example on mosaic, €5 with booking).
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Some listings mention a bookshop; on the ground floor a multimedia room and a teaching room are available on request.
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 | Groups and schools can book visits and educational activities, for example workshops in the teaching room. |
