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Prehistory Civic Museum - Cetona
Archeologic Civic Museum - Sarteano
Underground City - Chiusi
Porsenna Labyrinth - Chiusi
Palazzo Piccolomini - Pienza
Cassianensi Rooms - San Casciano dei Bagni
Terracotta Museum - Petroio
National Etruscan Museum - Chiusi
Etruscan Museum - Chianciano Terme
Diocesan Museum - Pienza
Archeodromo of Belverde - Cetona
Civic Museum Crociani Gallery - Montepulciano

Museums and archaelogial sites

In Valdichiana Senese

Cetona

Civic Museum of the Prehistory of Mount Cetona

Via Roma, 37 Cetona (SI)

The museum houses an impressive display of artifacts that testify to the various stages of human settlement in the territory of Cetona, from the Paleolithic to the end of the Bronze Age.
www.preistoriacetona.it

Opening hours
From July to September
From Tuesday to Sunday
From 10 a.m to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

From October to June
Monday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m
Friday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and pre-holidays, Sunday and holidays, from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
As for the other days of the week, it is possible to visit the museum on request, for groups of minimum 10 people

During Christmas holidays: from 24 December to 6 January
From 10 a.m to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
On Christmas day: from 10  a.m to 1 p.m.
On the 1st of January: from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Christmas holidays
On 26th December, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On 1st January, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets

  • Full price: €4
  • Reduced price: €3
  • Through-ticketing (Museum, Park and Archeodrome): €7

Belverde Natural Archaeological Park and Archeodromo 

Loc. Belverde, Cetona (SI)

The green of the Archaeological Park hides caves inhabited by Neanderthal man thousands of years ago, while at the Archeodromo [Archaeological Path], a real prehistoric village was rebuilt for educational purposes.
www.preistoriacetona.it

Opening hours
From July to September
From Tuesday to Sunday
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

From October to June
Saturday and pre-holidays: from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday and holidays: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As for the other days of the week, it is possible to visit the museum on request, for groups of minimum 10 people

Christmas holidays
On 26th December, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On 1st January, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided visits
From July to September 
From Tuesday to Sunday, at the following hours: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

From October to June
On Saturday and pre-holidays, at the following hours: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

Tickets

  • Full price: €6
  • Reduced price: €5
  • Through-ticketing (museum, park and the Archeodrome): €7

Booking is recommended, for both the Museum and the Park:

  • During opening hours, you can reach the Museum (tel.+39 0578 269416) and the Park 
  • Outside opening hours, you can reach the following numbers +39 338 6827859 or +39 348 5226337 or you can write an e-mail at the following addresses mail@labirinto.info or museo@comune.cetona.si.it

 

Chianciano Terme 

Archaeological Civic Museum

Viale Dante, Chianciano Terme (SI)

The Etruscan civilization lives on, in thematic sections that highlight all aspects of the life and death of the ancient inhabitants of Tuscany. The Museum displays the largest collection of Etruscan Canopic jars in Italy.

Opening hours
From Friday to Sunday
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Visits on other days available on request through phone call (+39 0578 30471) or e-mail museoetrusco@libero.it

Tickets

  • Full price: €6
  • Reduced price (12-18 years old and over 65): €5
  • Groups (20 people minimum): €3

 

Chiusi

Etruscan National Museum

Via Porsenna, 93 Chiusi (SI)

Sarcophagi, Canopic jars, bucchero ceramic ware, bronzes of rare quality, and historical items of great beauty make it one of the most important and prestigious museums in Italy for the study and knowledge of the Etruscan civilization. The entrance fee includes a visit to the Tomb of the Pilgrim, and to the Tomb of the Lion.
www.prolocochiusi.it

Opening hours
Everyday
From 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Tickets

  • Full price: €6
  • Reduced price: €2

Civic Museum "The underground city"

Via II Cimina, 2 Chiusi (SI)

About 120 meters of underground galleries are home to the only Italian exhibition entirely dedicated to the Etruscan funerary epigraphy: an exceptional collection of about 300 urns and 200 engraved tomb covers. https://www.comune.chiusi.si.it/uffici-e-servizi/museo-civico-la-citta-sotterranea
Guided visits for a maximum of 10 people. It's kinldy suggested to book the tour at +39 0578 20915 or via email museocivicochiusi@gmail.com.

Opening hours
From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
Guided visits: 10.10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - 12.10 p.m. - 3.10 p.m. - 4.10 p.m. - 5.10 p.m. 

It's kindly suggested to book via phone at +39 0578 20915 or via email museocivicochiusi@gmail.com
On the Museum's closing days, you can reach the Chiusi Tourist Office at +39 0578 227667 or at the email info@prolocochiusi.it

Tickets

  • Full price: €4
  • Reduced price (6-14 years old and over 65): €3

Museum of the Cathedral and Porsenna’s Labyrinth

Piazza Duomo, 7 Chiusi (SI)

The reputation of this Museum is tied to the wonderful collection of Benedictine illuminated manuscripts from the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, dating back to the second half of the fifteenth century; the museum gives access to the underground passageways of Porsenna’s Labyrinth.
www.prolocochiusi.it 

Opening hours 
From Tuesday to Friday
From 10.15 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. 
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
From 10.15 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Visits of the Labyrinth
From Tuesday to Friday
10.45 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. - 12.15 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
10.45 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. - 3 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. 

Tickets

  • Full price: €8
  • Reduced price (6-13 years old): €4
  • Under 6 years old and specific categories: free

We recommend booking by telephone or via email: tel. +39 338 6827859 / +39 349 2267013 / +39 0578 226975 / mail@labirinto.info

 

Montepulciano

“Crociani” Civic Museum and Picture Gallery

Via Ricci, 10 Montepulciano (SI)

The rich archaeological section, together with that dedicated to wonderful terracotta works by Della Robbia, flank the heart of the museum, i.e. the picture gallery, where, along with paintings from the seventeenth and eighteenth century, you can admire a Gentleman Portrait attributed to Caravaggio.
www.museocivicomontepulciano.it

Opening hours
From 1st  April to 30 April
From Monday to Sunday
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday

From 1st May to 31st October
From Monday to Sunday
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed on Tuesday

From 1st November to 31st March
Saturday and Sunday
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Christmas holidays and from 20 December to 6 January
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Closed on Tuesday

Closed on 25 December, 1st january and the afternoon of the last Sunday of August, in combination with the Bravìo delle Botti

Tickets

  • Full price: €6
  • Reduced price (16-18 years old and over 65 years old): €4

 

San Casciano dei Bagni

Stanze Cassianensi

Town Hall of San Casciano dei Bagni

The exhibition is structured on two levels, and preserves artifacts from the tombs of the Necropolis of Balena, dating back to the first half of the second century BC, as well as a votive deposit found inside of the spring known as “Doccia della Testa”.
www.sancascianoliving.it

Opening hours
From 1st June to 30th september and from 24 December to 6th January
From Saturday to Monday
From 10 a.m. to 1 pm and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

From 1st October to 30th May
Saturday and pre-holidays
From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday and holidays
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Santuario Ritrovato - Etruscan Sanctuary 

Visits to the sensational archaeological find in San Casciano dei Bagni are organized by the Eutyche Avidiena Archaeological Group. To stay up to date on guided appointments, it is advisable to consult the official social networks of the archaeological group. It is also possible to organize a guided tour of the excavation through Valdichiana Living by writing to booking@valdichianaliving.it

 

Sarteano

Archaeological Civic Museum of Sarteano

Via Roma, 24 Sarteano (SI)

The Museum is located in the sixteenth-century Palazzo Gabrielli, and houses many Etruscan treasures from the nearby necropolis. Do not miss the faithful reconstruction of the Tomba della Quadriga Infernale [Tomb of the Infernal Chariot].
www.museosarteano.it

Opening hours
From January to March
Saturday, Sunday, holidays and pre-holidays
From 10:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

From April to October
From Tuesday to Sunday 
From 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

November
Saturday, Sunday, holidays and pre-holidays
From 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

From 1st to 22 December
Saturday, Sunday, holidays and pre-holidays
From 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Christmas holidays (from 23 December to 7 January)
From Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Christmas Day and on 1st January in the morning
From 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets

  • Full price: €4
  • Reduced price: €3
  • Through-ticketing : Museum + Tomb of the Infernal Chariot: €8
  • Museum + Castle: €6
  • Museum + Castle + Beccafumi Art Room: €8
  • Museum + Castle + Tomb of the Infernal Chariot: €10
  • Museum + Castle + Beccafumi Art Room + Tomb of the Infernal Chariot: €12

Castle of Sarteano

Old Town Center, Sarteano (SI)

After crossing the drawbridge, the castle takes the visitor to the suggestions of the life of garrisons, including parapets on the side towers, and steep stairs that lead to the top, from where you can enjoy a great view.
www.sarteanoliving.it 

Opening hours
From 15 April 15th to 30 June
From Tuesday to Sunday
From 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

From 1st July 1th to 31 August
From Tuesday to Sunday
From 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

From 1st October to 14 April 
Saturday, Sunday and holidays
From 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Christmas holidays
Everyday, except Christmas 
From 10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. until sunset

For info and bookings: tel. +39 0578 20530 or info@clanis.it

 

Trequanda

Terracotta Museum of Petroio 

Via Valgelata 10, Petroio, Trequanda (SI)

The halls of the Museum collect ancient artifacts of terracotta items, and bear evidence of the traditional manufacturing methods, which constitute a bridge between past and present, between traditional and innovative forms. www.comune.trequanda.si.it 

Opening Hours
Friday and Sunday
From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Archaeological Collection “G. Pallavicini” in Castelmuzio

“Dino Galluzzi” Hall, Via Taverne 22, Trequanda (SI)

A magnificent private collection donated to the Municipality of Trequanda by Giancarlo Pallavicini. The collection includes clay, glass and metal artifacts dating back to the period from the ninth century BC to the second century AD, including pottery of Greek origin.
www.comune.trequanda.si.it

Opening Hours
Friday and Sunday
From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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