Museo civico di Rieti
Civic museum of Rieti with a historical-artistic section in the Palazzo Comunale and an archaeological section in the former monastery of Santa Lucia.
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About the museum
The collection originated in the late Renaissance, when ancient inscriptions were gathered under the porticoes of the Palazzo Comunale. Works of art from property confiscated from ecclesiastical bodies were later added. They were first exhibited in 1865 in the former convent of Sant’Agostino and moved in 1911 to the second floor of the Palazzo Comunale, where they formed the Quadreria civica (civic picture gallery).
The historical-artistic section, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, presents works from the 14th to the 19th century, with paintings by Zanino di Pietro, Luca di Tommé and Antoniazzo Romano. The archaeological section is housed in the former monastery of Santa Lucia, in Via Sant’Anna, and holds finds from the 12th century BC to the 13th century AD, including material from excavations by the Soprintendenza (heritage authority).
The museum offers visits with educational support included in the ticket, and an educational programme for schools and families.
Highlights
- Civic picture gallery with works by Zanino di Pietro, Luca di Tommé and Antoniazzo Romano
- Archaeological section in the former monastery of Santa Lucia
- Finds from the 12th century BC to the 13th century AD
- Ticket with educational support included
Permanent exhibitions
- Sezione storico-artistica – Paintings and works from the 14th to the 19th century in the Palazzo Comunale.
- Sezione archeologica – Finds from the 12th century BC to the 13th century AD in the former monastery of Santa Lucia.
- Operated by
- Comune di Rieti
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,478
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6groups, visitors aged 12 to 18 and holders of the SIMBAS card |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 11 · Free admission for children under 12 accompanied by a family member (not for school groups). |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with a certified disability above 74%. |
The ticket includes admission and educational support. Free admission also for journalists, accompanying teachers (maximum two per class), tour guides of the Province of Rieti, ICOM members and authorised scholars. Tickets are also available online.
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 website indicates Herity certification; it gives no details on physical accessibility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Extraordinary openings by reservation. Information and bookings at rieti@archeoares.com. |
