Museo civico archeologico Palazzo Bombardieri
Archaeological museum in the 16th-century Palazzo Bombardieri, which tells the story of the coast between Castiglioncello and the Cecina from prehistory to the Middle Ages.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in the 1950s on the initiative of the local archaeological group, to house the grave goods of Hellenistic tombs discovered at Castiglioncello. The collections were later expanded with finds from the municipal territory and the Val di Cecina.
The largest core derives from the excavations of the port quarter of San Gaetano at Vada, carried out between 1957 and 1979. Vada was the ancient port of Volterra and an important trading centre until the Middle Ages, as shown by amphorae, coins and vessels. Since the 1980s the scientific direction of the excavations has been in the hands of the University of Pisa.
In 1996 the museum opened in its present home, the 16th-century Palazzo Bombardieri in the castle of Rosignano Marittimo, with a new layout over three floors. The route tells the story of the settlements and of the exploitation of resources along the coast, from prehistory to the Middle Ages, with attention to the relationship between people and environment and to the maritime vocation of the area. The display has an educational character and makes use of reconstructions, models and multimedia tools.
Highlights
- Finds from the nearby Etruscan necropolises, including the funerary stelae of Castiglioncello
- Amphorae, coins, vessels and anchors from the ancient port of Vada
- Late medieval ceramics and majolica from the castle of Rosignano
- Reconstruction of a 1st-century AD Roman domus on the ground floor
- Models and multimedia stations
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso archeologico permanente – The route over three floors presents finds from the territory from prehistory to the Middle Ages, with materials from Vada and a reconstructed Roman domus.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Comune di Rosignano Marittimo
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Students, families and groups of more than 9 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 9 · Free admission for children under 10. |
| Seniors | freeFree admission for over 65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companion. |
Free admission also for teachers and for those entitled to it by law. Prices are taken from the municipality’s page, which may not be up to date.
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
The municipality’s page states that the museum is accessible to everyone.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 9 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Educational activities for schools, families and groups are available by reservation; the display has a strong educational character.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Bookshop with guides and catalogues; educational room and multimedia stations.
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 and educational activities for schools, families and groups by reservation. The museum services are run by Itinera Progetti e Ricerche (www.museirosignano.it). |
