Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas
Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas, Archaeological museum in central Palermo, Italy
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.
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