Paleolab – Museo paleontologico
Palaeontological museum in Terni in the former church of San Tommaso, with fossils from southern Umbria and the complete skeleton of Axis nestii.
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About the museum
The palaeontological museum was established in 2002 and is housed in the former church of San Tommaso in Terni, a deconsecrated building. It was once owned by the Lateran and, in the communal period, hosted meetings of the city council. The display was completely renewed in 2012 and is designed above all for children, but also interests adults.
The exhibition covers three themes: the geological evolution of the Earth, the process of fossilisation and fossil skeletons of vertebrates. The collection comprises several thousand continental and marine specimens from southern Umbria and is particularly significant for Plio-Pleistocene micromammals. The main pieces include a Mammuthus meridionalis, a Stephanorhinus etruscus, a Megantereon cultridens and a young female specimen of Axis nestii, found in anatomical connection.
Since 2012 the museum has also offered a practical educational workshop for adults and children.
Highlights
- Complete skeleton of Axis nestii in anatomical connection
- Mammuthus meridionalis and Stephanorhinus etruscus
- Ammonites from the sea that covered Umbria up to about 65 million years ago
- Plio-Pleistocene micromammals
- Housed in the former church of San Tommaso
Permanent exhibition
- Raccolte paleontologiche dell'Umbria meridionale – Marine and continental fossils, with a mammoth, the Etruscan rhinoceros and the skeleton of Axis nestii.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Comune di Terni (CAOS)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The display is designed above all for children, with a practical educational workshop for children and adults.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the former church of San Tommaso, in the centre of Terni.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Open for educational activities; booking through CAOS (at least 10 days in advance). |
