Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Agro Falisco e Forte Sangallo
State archaeological museum in the Forte Sangallo in Civita Castellana with finds from the ancient Falisci territory; only partly open because of works.
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About the museum
The Forte Sangallo was commissioned by Pope Alexander VI Borgia: Antonio da Sangallo the Elder began it in 1495, and Antonio da Sangallo the Younger continued the work under Julius II. It was a papal residence until the early 19th century, then a prison, and during the Second World War it sheltered many displaced people.
Since 1977 the fortress has housed the archaeological museum. The nine rooms on the piano nobile (main floor), once papal apartments, display the finds from the ancient Falisci territory, arranged by place of origin and chronology.
Since 5 May 2026, because of renovation works financed by the PNRR, the route has been reorganised: the round hall, the courtyards, the small museum with the temples, the site of Narce and the other sites of the Agro Falisco, the historic prisons and the firing-squad route remain open, while the large museum is closed to the public for the duration of the works.
Highlights
- Finds from the ancient Falisci territory, from Narce and the temples
- Fortress designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder and the Younger
- Historic prisons of the fortress
- Firing-squad route with visits at 11:00 and 16:00
Permanent exhibition
- Museo piccolo: templi e siti dell'Agro Falisco – Finds from the Falisci temples, from the site of Narce and from other sites of the Agro Falisco, displayed on the route currently open.
- Founded
- 1977
- Operated by
- Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Lazio
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,707
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2According to national regulations on reductions (generally citizens of the EU aged 18 to 25) |
| Combined ticket for the archaeological museums of Upper Lazio | €15Valid for 365 days from first entry, one entry for each site (including Vulci, Tuscania, Rocca Albornoz in Viterbo and Civitavecchia). |
| Annual pass | €10Available only online via the Musei Italiani platform and app. |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month; the firing-squad route may not be open on that day.
Free admission is limited to 30 visitors inside at any one time.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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 route currently open, which includes the courtyards and the museum, can be reached by lift.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Roma–Viterbo railway station about 700 m away; Cotral bus stop about 500 m away.
By car
Free parking · 200 m to the entrance
Large free car park about 200 m away on Via del Belvedere Falerii Veteres (SP 76); paid parking in the immediate vicinity.
Amenities & dining
- Café: not available
There is no café or drinking fountain inside.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Photography | Photography is permitted. |
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| Good to know | Typical visit duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Comfortable shoes are recommended. For groups (maximum 25 people plus a guide), booking by e-mail is strongly recommended. |
