Museums in Apulia
Castel del Monte near Andria, the MArTA National Archaeological Museum in Taranto, the Swabian Castle in Bari and the Museo Castromediano in Lecce.
Apulia Museum Guide
Our guide lists 18 museums in Apulia across 12 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Bari (4), Gioia del Colle (2), and Lecce (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (44%), Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (28%), and Art & Design (11%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €9.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible and 3 offer dedicated programs for families. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Apulia
The best-known museums in Apulia
Castel del MonteCastles & Palaces · Andria
Castello Svevo di BariCastles & Palaces · Bari
Castello di CopertinoCastles & Palaces · Copertino
Pinacoteca metropolitana «Corrado Giaquinto»Art · Bari
Anfiteatro romano di LecceArchaeology · Lecce
Castello Svevo di TraniCastles & Palaces · Trani
MArTA – Museo archeologico nazionale di TarantoArchaeology · Taranto
Museo Archeologico Nazionale e Castello di Gioia del ColleArchaeology · Gioia del Colle
Nuovo museo archeologico di UgentoArchaeology · Ugento
Abbazia di Santa Maria a CerrateCastles & Palaces · Lecce
Museums in Apulia with programs for families
Museums in Apulia with the highest published visitor numbers
- Castel del MonteCastles & Palaces · Andria
- Castello Svevo di BariCastles & Palaces · Bari
- MArTA – Museo archeologico nazionale di TarantoArchaeology · Taranto
- Castello Svevo di TraniCastles & Palaces · Trani
- Abbazia di Santa Maria a CerrateCastles & Palaces · Lecce
- Pinacoteca metropolitana «Corrado Giaquinto»Art · Bari
Museo archeologico di Santa ScolasticaArchaeology · Bari
Sacrario militare dei Caduti d'OltremareMemorial · Bari
Pinacoteca Giuseppe De NittisArt · Barletta
Parco archeologico di Monte SannaceArchaeology · Gioia del Colle
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Apulia?
Our directory currently lists 18 museums in Apulia across 12 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Apulia?
Some of the best known are Castel del Monte, Castello Svevo di Bari, Castello di Copertino, Pinacoteca metropolitana «Corrado Giaquinto», and Anfiteatro romano di Lecce.
Which museums in Apulia offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Sacrario militare dei Caduti d'Oltremare.
Which museums in Apulia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Castel del Monte, Castello Svevo di Trani, and Museo Archeologico Nazionale e Castello di Gioia del Colle.
Which museums in Apulia are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including MArTA – Museo archeologico nazionale di Taranto. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Apulia?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €4 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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