Museums in Umbria
The Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria in Perugia, the Treasury Museum of the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi and the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo in Orvieto.
Umbria Museum Guide
Our guide lists 27 museums in Umbria across 12 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Orvieto (6), Perugia (5), and Assisi (4).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (37%), Archaeology & Antiquity (33%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (15%) – 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 €4 and €7.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 6 offer dedicated programs for families, and 2 have a café or restaurant. 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 Umbria
The best-known museums in Umbria
Tempietto del ClitunnoArchaeology · Campello sul Clitunno
Pozzo di San PatrizioHistory · Orvieto
Rocca MaggioreCastles & Palaces · Assisi
Galleria nazionale dell’UmbriaArt · Perugia
MOO Museo dell’Olivo e dell’OlioSpecial · Torgiano
MUVIT Museo del VinoSpecial · Torgiano
Museo archeologico nazionale dell’UmbriaArchaeology · Perugia
Pinacoteca comunale di Città di CastelloArt · Città di Castello
Museo Claudio FainaArchaeology · Orvieto
Necropoli etrusca di Crocifisso del TufoArchaeology · Orvieto
Museums in Umbria with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Umbria
Museums in Umbria with the highest published visitor numbers
Museo dell'Opera del DuomoArt · Orvieto- Pozzo di San PatrizioHistory · Orvieto
- Galleria nazionale dell’UmbriaArt · Perugia
Pozzo EtruscoArchaeology · Perugia
Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San FrancescoArt · Assisi
Rocca Albornoz – Museo nazionale del Ducato di SpoletoCastles & Palaces · Spoleto
Orvieto UndergroundArchaeology · Orvieto
Museo diocesano e cripta di San RufinoArt · Assisi- Rocca MaggioreCastles & Palaces · Assisi
Palazzo DucaleCastles & Palaces · Gubbio
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Umbria?
Our directory currently lists 27 museums in Umbria across 12 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Umbria?
Some of the best known are Tempietto del Clitunno, Pozzo di San Patrizio, Rocca Maggiore, Galleria nazionale dell’Umbria, and MOO Museo dell’Olivo e dell’Olio.
Which museums in Umbria offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San Francesco.
Which museums in Umbria are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 12 are open, such as Pozzo di San Patrizio, Rocca Maggiore, and Galleria nazionale dell’Umbria.
Which museums in Umbria are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Galleria nazionale dell’Umbria, MOO Museo dell’Olivo e dell’Olio, and Museo Claudio Faina. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Umbria?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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