Museo civico Raffaele Marrocco
Civic museum in a former Dominican convent from the 15th–16th century, with a Samnite section, Roman inscriptions, a civic collection and a picture gallery.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1913 by Raffaele Marrocco, who directed it and enriched it with purchases and donations; for many years it was known as the Museo Alifano. In 1973 the Soprintendenza removed the archaeological materials, and the institution remained closed to the public until its reopening on 16 June 2013.
The seat is the monumental complex of San Tommaso d'Aquino, a former Dominican convent and church built between 1394 and 1414, with two cloisters; the main cloister preserves frescoes of the 16th and 17th centuries. The convent was suppressed in 1809 and later housed public offices and a school before becoming the seat of the museum.
On the ground floor are the archaeological section on the Samnites, titled “Gens fortissima Italiae”, the Roman-era epigraphic section, a collection of musical instruments donated in 2023 and a historic pharmacy of the early 20th century. On the first floor are the civic collection, with objects from the Risorgimento to the two world wars, dolls in traditional Matese costume, ceramics, weapons and busts, the picture gallery, parchments and manuscripts (including an imperial privilege of 1730), and the instruments of the meteorological-astronomical observatory. The museum also has an auditorium for cultural activities.
Highlights
- Archaeological section on the Samnites, “Gens fortissima Italiae”
- Roman-era epigraphic section
- Main cloister with frescoes of the 16th and 17th centuries
- Civic collection from the Risorgimento to the world wars, with dolls in Matese costume
- Picture gallery, parchments and manuscripts
- Historic pharmacy of the early 20th century and musical instruments
- Founded
- 1913
- Operated by
- Comune di Piedimonte Matese
- Visitors per year
- approx. 10,000
Admission & discounts
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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 website indicates a ramp for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum has an auditorium and spaces for cultural activities. For information on admission and visits, you can write to the museum's e-mail address. |
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