Nel cuore di Trieste, il Museo racconta storie millenarie: dall’Egitto dei faraoni ai mondi greci e precolombiani, passando per l’Antica Roma. Un viaggio nel tempo che continua all’aperto, nell’Orto Lapidario.
Founded in the 19th century to collect the antiquities of the region, the Museum was built around Winckelmann’s cenotaph (1833). Donations and new installations made it, in 2018, a permanent tribute to the renowned historian.
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Opening days
da mercoledì a domenica
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Opening times
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Closing
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Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays,
December 25 and January 1.On December 24 and 31, closing time is at 2:00 PM.
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Extra Opening times
On all National Holidays and on the Patron Saint’s Day (November 3), even if they fall on a usual closing day.
- Web J.J. Winckelmann Museum of Antiquities
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
- Accessibility is limited to the ground floor and garden. Entrance for people with disabilities is at Via San Giusto, 4. To use this entrance, it is advisable to contact the facility in advance by phone. This entrance, accessible by private vehicle, allows you to reach the museum’s outdoor area and get closer to the entrance.
SHORT VISIT ITINERARY
The tour begins on the ground floor among Roman statues and Egyptian artifacts. On the first floor, you will find the Prehistory and Protohistory of the region. The second floor hosts the classical civilizations and Mayan ceramics. Outdoors, don’t miss the Lapidary Garden and the Captain’s Garden to complete the experience!
NOT TO BE MISSED
Discover the Egyptian collection with mummies and sarcophagi! The Lapidary Garden is unmissable: explore Roman inscriptions, sculptures, and Winckelmann’s cenotaph…where it all began!
Services
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Didactics for schools
By reservation via email to museicivici.trieste@coopculture.it
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Visits
By reservation via email to tour@coopculture.it.
Where
Piazza della Cattedrale 1 / Via della Cattedrale 15 34124 Trieste
Transportation
On foot:
From Trieste Centrale station or from the Rive, about 20 minutes. As an alternative to walking up the hill, you can take the free elevator inside the Park San Giusto parking lot next to the Roman Theatre. Please note: there are some intermediate steps and steps at the arrival point.
By bus:
From Trieste Centrale station, take line 24 – travel time about 15 minutes.
By car:
From Trieste Centrale station, about 10 minutes – parking is available near the Castle. Limited availability of paid parking spaces.
