Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography, Rome

Name: Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography
Address: Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 14, Rome, 00144, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 549521

#261 among attractions in Rome

Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum

Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography

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Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography, Rome

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The Luigi Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography is a public and research museum located in Rome, Italy. Established in 1876 by Luigi Pigorini, it is currently directed by Maria Antonietta Fugazzola. ()

Local name: Museo nazionale preistorico etnografico Luigi Pigorini Established: 1876 (148 years ago)Coordinates: 41°50'2"N, 12°28'20"E

Address

Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 14EURRome 00144 Italy

Contact

+39 06 549521

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography open?

Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography?

Nearby attractions include Marconi Obelisk, Rome (3 min walk), Palazzo dei Congressi, Rome (4 min walk), Museum of Roman Civilization, Rome (9 min walk), EUR, Rome (9 min walk).

How to get to Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography:

Bus

Civiltà del Lavoro/Colombo • Lines: 703, 703L, 707, 707P (2 min walk)
Colombo/Civiltà del Lavoro • Lines: 714, 791 (3 min walk)

Metro

EUR Fermi • Lines: B (10 min walk)
EUR Palasport • Lines: B (10 min walk)

Light rail

EUR Magliana • Lines: Fc2 (16 min walk)

Train

Villa Bonelli (34 min walk)