Discover the history of the region through a journey spanning from Prehistory to the Middle Ages, exploring the legacies of the Etruscans and the Ligurians.
The Archaeological Museum is housed within Palazzo Moroni, a 17th-century building that has served as the seat of various prominent public institutions over the centuries. Since 1995, the museum has been dedicated to Professor Bruno Antonucci, a scholar whose extensive local research—conducted in collaboration with the Archaeological Superintendency and the University of Pisa—led to the assembly of the museum's original core collection.
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Opening days
Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
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Opening times
10-13/16-19
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Closing
Monday to Friday
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Organised into thematic sections, the museum illustrates Professor Antonucci’s work and provides fascinating insights into the geomorphology of the region. This area is uniquely characterised by rich mineral deposits and prestigious stone, such as marble, which has shaped the destiny of Versilia to the present day.
Of particular interest is the section dedicated to the Etruscans and their settlements, documenting a crucial phase in Versilia’s history between the 7th and 3rd centuries BC—a period that predates the arrival of the Ligurian tribes in the area. The collection also features an extensive series of Medieval and Renaissance ceramics, currently exhibited on the ground floor of the Luigi Russo Cultural Centre, located within the Cloister of Sant’Agostino.
Where
Palazzo Moroni, Piazza del Duomo - Pietrasanta (LU)
Transportation
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By Train: Pietrasanta Railway Station.
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By Bus: Routes E39/E40; stop: N. Sauro/Stazione FS.
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By Car: * From the A12 Motorway (Genova–Rosignano): Take the Versilia exit and follow signs for "Pietrasanta Centro".
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From Massa: Follow the SS1 Aurelia state road.
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From Pisa: Follow the SS 439 Sarzanese Valdera state road, following signs for "Pietrasanta Centro".
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On Foot: A 5-minute walk from the railway station (300 metres).
