Museo civico archeologico di Villa Mirabello

The Museo civico archeologico di Villa Mirabello is an archaeological museum housed in an 18th-century villa in Varese. Its collection spans prehistoric artifacts, Roman objects, and regional medieval finds organized across the building's rooms.

The museum was founded in 1871 and received a major donation in 1924 from Marquis Andrea Ponti, whose support also funded archaeological excavations at Isolino Virginia. This partnership shaped the core of the collection visitors see today.

The collection displays Bronze Age jewelry from Isolino Virginia, Celtic inscriptions, and a warrior's burial from the 6th century BCE that reflect the cultures once living in this region. These objects show how ancient peoples expressed their beliefs and status through craftsmanship and ritual.

The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday with a midday break, typically between 12:30 and 14:00. Entry costs 5 euros for adults, with reduced rates available for children and seniors.

The museum holds a naturally mummified remains of a child from the 15th to 16th century who appears to have enjoyed high social status. The body preserved its internal organs through natural processes alone, without artificial treatment.

Location: Varese

Inception: 1871

Official opening: 1871

Operator: Comune di Varese

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-12:30,14:00-18:00; Monday off; January 01,06,easter,May 01,November 01,December 24,31 14:00-18:00, December 25 off

Phone: +390332255485

Email: musei.mirabello@comune.varese.it

Website: http://cspa-va.it/museo_archeologico.html

GPS coordinates: 45.81577,8.82280

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22