Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Archaeological museum in Belvedere Villa, Vatican City.
The Gregorian Etruscan Museum contains twenty-two exhibition rooms displaying artifacts from southern Etruria dating from the ninth to first century BC.
Pope Gregory XVI established this museum in 1837 to preserve archaeological findings from the excavations conducted in the regions of northern Lazio.
The collection presents bronze works, glass objects, ivory pieces, and terracotta items that demonstrate the evolution of Etruscan civilization over eight centuries.
Visitors can explore the museum from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with entry through the Vatican Museums complex.
The museum building features Bramante's double-helix staircase from 1512, allowing visitors to view this architectural element during their exploration.
Location: Vatican City
Inception: 1837
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Part of: Vatican Museums
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 41.90663,12.45484
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:57
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