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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 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00

From October to June
From Saturday and pre-holidays, Sunday and holidays
From 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00

Tickets

  • Full prices: € 4,00
  • Reduced price: € 3,00
  • Through-ticketing (museum, park and the Archeodrome): € 7,00
  • Through-ticketing reduced price (school): € 5,50

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 October to June
Sunday and holidays
From 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00

Tickets

  • Full price: € 6,00
  • Reduced price: € 5,00
  • Through-ticketing (museum, park and the Archeodrome): € 7,00
  • Through-ticketing reduced price (school): € 5,50

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 November to March
From Friday to Sunday
From 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00

Tickets

  • Full price: € 6,00
  • Reduced price (12-18 years and over 65): € 5,00
  • Groups: € 3,00

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 9:00 to 20:00

Tickets

  • Full price: € 6,00
  • Reduced price (18-25 years): € 3,00

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 days: from Tuesday to Sunday
Hours: 10:00 - 13:00 e 15:00 - 18:00.
Guided visits:10.45, 12.15, 15.45, 17.15.
It's kindly suggested to book via phone at +39 0578 20915 or via email museocivicochiusi@gmail.com
To book a guided vistis of the Museum out of the opening huors is necessary to book in advance.

Tickets

  • Full price: € 4,00
  • Reduced price (6-14 years and over 65): € 3,00

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 January 2022 to April the 30 2022:

- Thursday and Friday from 10.00 to 13.00 with visits at 10.45 and 12.15
- Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00 with visits at 10.45 - 12.15 / 15.45 - 17.15

From May 1 to 31 October 2022:

Tuesday to Sunday: from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00 with visits from 10.10 - 11.10 - 12.10 / 15.10 - 16.10 - 17.10
For any guided tours outside these hours, reservations are required and will only take place for complete groups of 10 people

Tickets

  • Full price: € 4,00
  • Reduced price (6-14): € 3,00
  • Groups: € 4,00
  • School trip: € 2,50

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 April 1th to November 4th
From Monday to Sunday
From 10:00 to 19:00

From November to March
Saturday and Sunday
From 10:00 to 18:00

Tickets

  • Full price: € 6,00
  • Reduced price (16-18 years and over 65): € 4,00
  • Group: € 4,00
  • School trip: € 2,00

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 tp 30th September
From Saturday to Monday
10.00 am - 1.00 pm / 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm

From 1st October to 30th May
Saturday and preholisays
3.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Sunday and holidays
10.00 am - 1.00 pm

Santuario Ritrovato - Roman 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 April to October
From Tuesday to Sunday
From 10:30 to 12:30 and from 16:00 to 19:00

From November to March
Opened holydays and pre-holidays

Tickets

  • Full price: € 4,00
  • Reduced price: € 3,00
  • School trip: € 3,00
  • Through-ticketing : Museum + Tomb (guided tour to the Tomb) € 8,00
  • Museum + Castle € 6,00
  • Museum + Castle + Art room Beccafumi € 8,00
  • Museum + Castle + Tomb € 10,00
  • Museum + Castle + Art room Beccafumi + Tomb  € 12,00 

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
SUMMER

From April 15th to 30th
From Tuesday to Sunday
From 10:30 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00

From July 1th to August 31th 
From 10:30 to 19:00

From September 1th to September 30th
From 10:30 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00

WINTER
From October 1th to April 14th
Holidays and pre-holidays
From 10:30 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00

Tickets

  • Full price: € 4,00
  • Reduced price: € 3,00
  • School trip: € 2,00

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
Only by appointment

Tickets
Pay What You Can 

Archaeological Collection “G. Pallavicini” in Castelmuzio

“Dino Galluzzi” Hall, Via Taverne, Castelmuzio, 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
Saturday and Sunday
From 10:00 to 13:00

Tickets
Pay What You Can 

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