Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas

The Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas occupies a former Benedictine monastery in central Palermo and displays finds from prehistoric times through the Late Roman period in Sicily. The collections are arranged chronologically and include pottery, sculptures, inscriptions, and objects from excavation sites across the island.

The museum was founded in 1866 and grew from an initial collection established in the 18th century by Jesuit Ignazio Salnitro at the Jesuit College. Over time it developed into one of the most important repositories for understanding the ancient cultures of Sicily.

The collection features Greek and Carthaginian artifacts, including metopes from Selinunte temples and the ancient Pietra di Palermo stone with hieroglyphic inscriptions. These objects tell the story of the different peoples who shaped Sicily over centuries.

The building is fully wheelchair accessible and all collections are easy to navigate. Allow at least two to three hours to move through the exhibition at a comfortable pace.

Two Renaissance courtyards feature stone masks serving as water spouts and gray marble columns, along with a 16th-century fountain depicting Triton. These details showcase how artfully the former monastery building was designed.

Location: Palermo

Inception: 1866

Official opening: 1866

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-19:00,Sunday 09:00-13:00; Monday off

Phone: +390916116805

Email: museo.arche.pa@regione.sicilia.it

Website: https://www2.regione.sicilia.it/bbccaa/salinas

GPS coordinates: 38.12095,13.36007

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03