Museo Archeologico Regionale

The Museo Archeologico Regionale in Aosta displays finds from across the region, including pottery, metal objects, coins, and sculptures from different time periods. The museum preserves remains of settlements and graves that show how people lived in this Alpine area.

The museum documents the region's history from prehistory through Roman times, with finds from different periods showing how settlement developed in stages. The collection includes objects that illustrate the interaction between indigenous peoples and Roman settlers.

The collection shows objects from the daily and ritual lives of ancient inhabitants in the Aosta Valley, from simple tools to richly decorated items. You can understand how people lived here and what mattered to them.

The best time to visit is during the sunny season when the museum stays open longer and the weather favors walking around the area. Buy your ticket at the entrance and plan for a few hours to view the collections without rushing.

Some of the most valuable pieces come from Roman burial sites discovered in the surrounding area that reveal important information about rituals and burial practices. These graves often tell more about who these people were than the settlement sites themselves.

Location: Aosta

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: April-September: Monday-Sunday 09:00-19:00; October-March: Monday-Sunday 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00; January 1 off; December 25 off

Phone: +390165275902

Email: beniculturali@regione.vda.it

Website: https://regione.vda.it/cultura/mostre_musei/musei/museo_archeologico_i.aspx

GPS coordinates: 45.73862,7.31610

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44