Museo PARC – Paleo Archeo Centro

About the museum

The PARC, Paleo Archeo Centro, is a newly conceived museum closely linked to the territory of Genoni and the Giara: a place to understand palaeontological and archaeological phenomena and their importance. The building, in the locality of Santu Antine, is owned by the Comune di Genoni, which runs the museum on a non-profit basis; educational activity, collaboration with schools and universities, and workshops are its central aims.

The museum is divided into three sections. The palaeontological section explains the principles of geology and fossilisation and presents the collection of fossils from the area, restored and classified by the Department of Earth Sciences in Cagliari and by the Soprintendenza. The route begins with two blocks of sandstone rich in sea urchins and includes a large image of the Duidduru geosite and a diorama of life among the organisms that are now fossils.

The archaeological section recounts the Nuragic, Punic and Roman discoveries of the area with a model of the Santu Antine hill, showing the Roman church, the Punic fortifications, the nuraghe and the deepest nuragic well in Sardinia, along with a 1:1 diorama of the bottom of the well and replicas of the finds. A video shows the inside of the well, and viewers let visitors simulate flying over the Giara. The third section is a large educational workshop for schools and families, with simulated palaeontological and archaeological digs, microscopes and tools for cleaning fossils.

Highlights

• Collection of local fossils and the Duidduru geosite
• Model of the Santu Antine hill with the deepest nuragic well in Sardinia
• 1:1 diorama of the bottom of the well and replicas of the finds
• Viewers to simulate flying over the Giara
• Educational palaeontology and archaeology workshop

Permanent exhibitions

• Sezione paleontologica – Local fossils, notions of geology and fossilisation, the Duidduru geosite and a diorama of the life of the organisms.
• Sezione archeologica e pozzo nuragico di Santu Antine – Model of the Santu Antine hill, diorama of the bottom of the well, replicas of the finds, video and viewers on flying over the Giara.

Operated by

Comune di Genoni (gestione Cooperativa Giunone)

Visitors per year

approx. 3,060

Admission & discounts

The reduced ticket also applies to visitors presenting a ticket for Un Bosco da Fiaba (Pau), the Museo del giocattolo in Ales, or a receipt for a stay or meal at the Agriturismo Nuraxi e Pinna. Other exemptions and reductions should be requested at the ticket office.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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

According to the service charter, the public areas are suitable for visitors with disabilities, with architectural barriers removed and dedicated toilets.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The museum offers workshops on palaeontology, archaeology and recycling, and the “Famiglie al museo” (families at the museum) initiative by reservation, with activities adapted to different ages.

Getting there & parking

According to the service charter, the museum can be reached by public transport stopping on Via Roma and by private vehicle in the immediate vicinity.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Corner shop with souvenirs suitable for children; toilets and rest areas in the rooms.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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