Archaeological Museum of Aidone

The Archaeological Museum of Aidone is housed in a former Capuchin monastery built in the 1600s and displays artifacts from an ancient Greek settlement. The collection includes sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and silver items recovered through systematic excavations over several decades.

The museum opened in the 1980s following decades of excavations at the ancient city of Morgantina, which was inhabited from Bronze Age through Classical periods. The exhibition spaces were created within a monastery building that itself spans several centuries of history.

The collection reflects daily life and worship in the ancient Greek settlement, with goddess statues that held religious importance for residents. Visitors can observe how the displayed objects reveal the spiritual beliefs and practices of people from that time.

Entry is through Saint Francis Church, which adjoins the museum and contains additional exhibition spaces. Visitors should plan time to explore the connected rooms that together make up the full collection.

The museum preserves a rare set of seventeen silver pieces used in religious rituals, offering insight into ancient ceremonial practices. These precious items rank among the most valuable artifacts and demonstrate the metalworking skill of that era.

Location: Aidone

Inception: 1984

Official opening: 1984

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Regione Sicilia

Phone: +39093587307

Website: https://regione.sicilia.it/beniculturali/dirbenicult/database/page_musei/pagina_musei.asp?ID=22&IdSito=40

GPS coordinates: 37.41360,14.44733

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26