Museo civico archeologico di Verucchio

About the museum

The Museo Civico Archeologico di Verucchio is housed in the former convent of Sant'Agostino, in the heart of the medieval village. From 1985 the Comune promoted projects to set up the collections, which were renewed from 1995 in collaboration with the regional archaeological Soprintendenza (heritage authority).

The museum tells the story of the Villanovan and Etruscan community that lived on the rock of Verucchio in the early Iron Age, between the 9th and 7th centuries BC. The materials come from about six hundred burials spread across four necropoleises and include rich and varied grave goods. Organic objects preserved in the tombs are particularly rare: woollen garments, wooden furniture such as thrones, footstools and small tables, containers and helmets of wickerwork, and food remains.

The route is spread over several levels, from the Sala degli Antenati on the ground floor to the Sala degli Armati and the Sala del Mantello in the basement, and on to the Sala della Tessitrice, the Sala delle Ambre and the Sala del Trono on the first floor. There is also a room dedicated to the sacred area and a touch room with a reconstruction of a princely female tomb.

Highlights

• Wooden throne from the princely tomb in the Sala del Trono
• Amber jewellery linked to Adriatic trade
• Textiles, furniture and wood and wickerwork objects preserved in the tombs
• Touch room with a reconstruction of a female tomb
• Free audio guide via app

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione villanoviana di Verucchio – Funerary grave goods, amber, textiles and wooden furnishings from the early Iron Age, spread over several floors.

Operated by

Comune di Verucchio

Visitors per year

approx. 7,258

Admission & discounts

Free admission also for residents of the municipality of Verucchio.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum has a touch room with a reconstruction of a princely female tomb and offers touch routes. Free admission for people with disabilities and companions; the website gives no further details on physical accessibility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

The museum offers evenings for children aged 6 to 11 (for example during the Notte dei Musei), birthday parties with treasure hunts, creative workshops and summer camps.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the historic centre of Verucchio, in the former convent of Sant'Agostino.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The website has an online shop linked to the AmAParco circuit.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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