Museo del Termalismo Antico e del Territorio
Museum in Montegrotto Terme, housed in Villa Draghi, devoted to the history of the Euganean thermal waters from antiquity to the rediscovery of the spas.
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About the museum
The museum, which presents itself as the first in Europe entirely dedicated to thermal resources, is housed in the Villa Draghi complex in Montegrotto Terme. It tells the story of the use of the area's thermal waters, documented as early as the 7th century BC and developed by the Romans from the 3rd century BC onwards, and of their links with geology, medicine, archaeology and history.
The rediscovery of the spas dates back to the late eighteenth century, largely thanks to the work of Salvatore Mandruzzato, “Dei bagni di Abano”. In the 1990s a luxurious Roman villa was also identified along Via Neroniana.
The route is organised into sections on mineral waters, ancient thermalism, the Euganean spas, architecture and archaeology, and the rediscovery of the baths. Original finds, reproductions and multimedia installations include bronze statuettes, miniature vases and materials from nearby archaeological sites. The museum is suitable for children, families and specialists.
Highlights
- Route on ancient thermalism in the Euganean Hills
- Bronze statuettes and miniature votive vases
- Multimedia installations and interactive stations
- 3D reproductions to touch and a tactile map
- Located in the Villa Draghi complex
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,914
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5Ages 6 to 18, over 65s, residents of Montegrotto Terme, and holders of a FAI card, Abano Terme Card or valid Veneto my Card |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 6 · Reduced ticket for ages 6 to 18. |
| Seniors | €5Reduced ticket from 65 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with disabilities and companions. |
| Students & apprentices | –Free admission for students of the Department of Cultural Heritage of the University of Padua. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7 per personGroups of at least 10 people: €7 with guided tour, €17 with educational workshops. Schools: €5 with guided tour, €15 with workshops. |
| Families | €20Two parents and two minor children; €26 with guided tour. |
| Guided tour | €4 |
| Audio guide (Italian, English, German, French) | €3Free for visitors with visual impairments. |
Free admission up to 6 years.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 entire route is accessible, and the interactive stations are also designed for wheelchair users. Many sculptures and finds are 3D-printed reproductions to be explored by touch; a tactile map of the museum is available, and the audio guide is free for visitors with visual impairments. A video in Italian Sign Language (LIS) introduces the museum. Educational workshops are adapted to different needs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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| Family ticket | €20 · Two parents and two minor children; €26 with guided tour. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Free admission up to 6 years, reduced rate from 6 to 18 years, family ticket, audio guide tracks for children and educational workshops.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Piazza Roma Municipio
Bus line M, stop Piazza Roma Municipio; by train to Terme Euganee–Abano Montegrotto station, then about 30 minutes on foot, or bus line M towards Padua.
By car
Parking available
Spacious outdoor car park.
About 15 minutes on foot from the centre of Montegrotto Terme.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (IT, EN, DE, FR) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are led by archaeologists who took part in the excavations in the area and in setting up the museum. Booking via the website. |
