Museo di Santa Corona

The Museo di Santa Corona is an archaeological museum housed in two cloisters adjacent to the Santa Corona Church, displaying geological and archaeological collections. The rooms feature artifacts from different time periods that were discovered during excavations in and around Vicenza.

The museum formed from collections of objects discovered during archaeological excavations in the region, documenting human settlement from the Paleolithic period through Roman times. Among the pieces are tools from the Fimon Valley and remains from the Roman theater of Berga, showing the long history of the area.

The archaeological section displays votive offerings and inscriptions from local excavation sites that reveal how people in this region lived and believed in ancient times. These objects come from digs around the city and provide clues about daily life and religious practices.

The museum is housed in a historic building complex and is open to visitors on several days each week. Guided tours and educational programs for schools are offered regularly to learn more about local archaeology.

The collection includes ancient Roman statuary donated by collector Girolamo Egidio di Velo, featuring marble works excavated in Rome. These valuable marble sculptures from the 19th century provide insight into classical Roman craftsmanship.