Since 1958, the mid-16th century Palazzo Ferretti has been the magnificent home of the Marche Archaeological Museum.
Inside the palace, visitors can admire the frescoes in the Hall of Festivities and the Salon, featuring rich ceilings, and ascend to the Vanvitellian terrace, offering views of the port and bay of Ancona. Among the displayed findings are objects made of bronze, ivory, amber, and gold, including the crowns from Montefortino di Arcevia.
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Opening days
from Tuesday to Sunday
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Opening times
Tuesday and Wednesday: from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Sunday: from 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Closing
Monday
- Web Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility
BRIEF HISTORICAL NOTES
Commissioned by Count Angelo Ferretti, the palace is attributed to the architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger and the decorations to the painter Pellegrino Tibaldi. It was renovated in 1759, likely under the design of Luigi Vanvitelli, with expansions including the facade, construction of the balcony, central portal, the grand staircase, and the hanging terrace.
BRIEF TOUR DESCRIPTION
The Museum spans three magnificent floors of the palace, offering visitors a comprehensive overview of the most significant findings from the Marche region, from the Paleolithic to the Roman era. The tour concludes with the Hellenistic-Roman section, featuring materials from the excavations of the necropolises and the port of Ancona.
Services
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Audioguide
Where
via G. Ferretti, 6 - Ancona