Museo Delta Antico
Archaeological museum in Comacchio, in the former 18th-century hospital, with more than two thousand finds from the Po Delta: the Etruscan city of Spina, the Roman age, a Roman ship and the Middle Ages.
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About the museum
The Museo Delta Antico opened on 25 March 2017 thanks to the collaboration between the Comune di Comacchio, the Soprintendenza (heritage authority), the Polo museale dell’Emilia-Romagna and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Ferrara. It inherits the collection of the Museo del carico della nave romana (Museum of the Roman Ship’s Cargo, 2001-2016), linked to the Valle Ponti wreck, and expands it with unpublished finds from the area, in a continuous sequence from the Bronze Age to the modern period.
The museum occupies the former hospital of Comacchio, a neoclassical 18th-century building near the Trepponti, in the centre of town. The exhibition route covers more than 1,200 square metres and combines the large spaces of the building with references to the territory, such as water, sand and wood.
The sections tell the story of the Etruscan city of Spina, the Romans in the Delta, the cargo of the Roman ship, Comacchio in the Middle Ages and an outdoor area. The museum also offers an olfactory route and a tactile bench, and receives more than 20,000 visitors a year.
Highlights
- Cargo of the Roman ship from Valle Ponti
- Section on the Etruscan city of Spina
- Comacchio in the Middle Ages
- Olfactory route and tactile bench
- Accessible app with content in LIS and audio
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso permanente sul Delta del Po antico – Finds from the Bronze Age to the modern period: Spina, the Roman age, the cargo of the Roman ship, the Middle Ages and the outdoor area.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Comune di Comacchio
- Visitors per year
- approx. 23,756
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €4Young people aged 11 to 18, adults over 65, groups of at least 20 people, school groups, and members of Touring Club, ANMI and RavennAntica |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 10 · Free admission under 11. |
| Seniors | €4Over 65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with disabilities and one companion. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €4 per personGroups of at least 20 people. |
| Residents of the Comune di Comacchio | €1 |
| Comacchio Museum Pass | €24Includes the museum, the Casa Museo Remo Brindisi, the Manifattura dei Marinati and a boat trip in the Valli di Comacchio; €13 reduced for children aged 7 to 10, free up to 6. |
Free admission also for military personnel, tourist guides and accredited journalists. Tickets can be bought online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
Entry is from via Antonio Buonafede, along vicolo dell’Ospedale, with a dedicated ramp up to the entrance; inside there is a lift, platforms and ramps. The multimedia videos have subtitles and the app contains videos in LIS; the tactile bench has captions in Braille. An easy-read guide and a guide in augmentative and alternative communication are available. An accessibility map in PDF is available. Animals are admitted if kept under control by their owners.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Practical educational workshops for students of all ages, an olfactory route, a tactile bench and a Baby Pit Stop.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the centre of Comacchio, near the Trepponti; the website provides directions and a museum map.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Bookshop and cloakroom.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (IT, EN, DE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Accessible museum app (Museo Mix platform) with audio tracks and translations into English and German; guided tours for individuals and groups; educational activities and workshops for schools of all ages. |
