National Etruscan Museum
Museum type :
ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Established in :
1889

Holidays :
Monday

Visiting Hours :
Tuesday to Sunday 8.30 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.

Contact No :
3 90682077304

Location :
Rome , Italy

Display Objects :

Its most famous single treasure is the terracotta funerary monument, the almost life-size Bride and Groom (the so-called Sarcofago degli Sposi) reclining as if they were at a dinner party.The aim of collecting together all the pre-Roman antiquities of Latium, southern Etruria and Umbria belonging to the Etruscan and Faliscan civilizations, and has been housed in the villa since the beginning of the 20th century.




Description :

The National Etruscan Museum, located in the Villa Giulia in Rome, is one of the most important archaeological museums in Italy and the world. The museum houses a rich collection of Etruscan artifacts, including pottery, jewelry, statues, and other items of art and craftsmanship.

The museum was founded in 1889 by the Italian archaeologist Giacomo Boni and is considered one of the most important centers for the study of Etruscan civilization. The museum's collection includes thousands of items, including some of the most important artifacts discovered in Etruscan tombs, including the famous terracotta warriors and their chariots. The museum also houses some of the most famous Etruscan artifacts, such as the bronze Chimera statue and the Sarcophagus of the Spouses.

The museum also has a library and a laboratory for research and conservation. The museum is open to the public and offers guided tours and educational activities. Visitors can also explore the museum's gardens, which are home to more than a thousand species of plants and trees. The museum is also home to a variety of events and exhibitions, including concerts and lectures.