The “Pietro Griffo” Regional Archaeology Museum of Agrigento is one of the most important and popular museums in Sicily and an indispensable stop-off for those who want to learn about the Valley of the Temples.
Designed by architect Franco Minissi and built in the 1960s, the building is located on the site of the upper agora of the ancient city and, in more recent times, of the villa of Ciantro Panitteri.
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Opening days
Monday to Sunday
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Opening times
09.00 - 19.30
last admission 19.00 -
Closing
August 21, 2024,
closing from 9.00 to 15.00 - Web "Pietro Griffo" Regional Archaeology Museum
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility
The museum is accessible.
HISTORICAL NOTES
Named after archaeologist Pietro Griffo, the Archaeology Museum exhibits over 5,000 artefacts that tell the story of the Agrigento area from Prehistory through to the Greco-Roman era.
The materials come from the archives of the Museo Civico, from private collections or were acquired from the archaeology museums of Palermo and Syracuse. The largest part of the collection, however, is made up of artefacts recovered during the digs that have been conducted since the 1940s.
VISITING THE MUSEUM
There are two different sections, one dedicated to the ancient city of Akragas/Agrigentum and the other to significant central and southern Sicilian contexts.
As well as being one of the most important museums in Sicily, the museum is also a lively cultural hub, often hosting temporary exhibitions, concerts and didactic-educational activities that we recommend investigating.
An amazing experience in Agrigento awaits you. What are you waiting for, book your visit now!
Services
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Visits
scheduled for individuals
available in Italian, English -
Visits
for groups by reservation [email protected]
available in Italian, English -
Didactics for schools
by reservation [email protected]
available in Italian, English -
Audioguide
€ 5.00
duration 1h
available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
Where
Contrada San Nicola 12, Agrigento (AG)
Transportation
By bus : CATANIA Airport - AGRIGENTO Sais Trasporti Spa +39 095 536201 PALERMO Airport - AGRIGENTO: Sal +39 0922 401360
By train: Agrigento is connected to Palermo and Caltanissetta (from where the line branches off to Catania-Siracusa, Messina and the mainland. The Central Station is located in the city centre.
