Museo Etrusco "Guarnacci", Volterra

Name: Museo Etrusco "Guarnacci"
Address: Via Don Giovanni Minzoni 15, Volterra, 56048, Italy
Telephone: +39 0588 86347

#15 among attractions in Volterra

Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

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Museo Etrusco Guarnacci - an ancient art museum located in Palazzo Desideri Tangassi in Volter, founded in 1761.

Founding collections include a library, and the remains of the Etruscan civilization, offered a museum in 1761 by Maria Guarnacci of the literata and archaeologist born in Volter. Initially, the Museum was located in Gunnacci Palazzo Maffei, and after his death in 1785, the collection was transferred to Palazzo Priori, then in 1877 to Palazzo Desideri Tangassi, the current headquarters of the Museum.

Collections include, among others Over six hundred funeral urn made of Alabastra and terracotta, including a well-preserved Degli urn method. The exhibit of Etruscan art is also a votive Ombra della cheese statuette with an original, extended form. The collection includes numerous objects of everyday use, Etruscan and Roman.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°24'4"N, 10°51'52"E

Address

Via Don Giovanni Minzoni 15Volterra 56048 Italy

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+39 0588 86347

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Etrusco "Guarnacci" open?

Museo Etrusco "Guarnacci" is open:

Monday 9 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 11:30 am
Thursday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 11:30 am
Saturday 9 am - 7 pm
Sunday 9 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Etrusco "Guarnacci"?

Nearby attractions include Church of Sant'Agostino, Volterra (2 min walk), Museo della Tortura, Volterra (2 min walk), Fortezza Medicea, Volterra (2 min walk), Oratorio di Sant'Antonio Abate, Volterra (3 min walk).

How to get to Museo Etrusco "Guarnacci" by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Etrusco "Guarnacci":

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Parcheggio Bus (7 min walk)