National Archaeological Museum of Lomellina

The National Archaeological Museum of Lomellina sits within the Sforzesco Castle and occupies several exhibition rooms displaying finds from prehistoric through medieval times. The objects are arranged in chronological order to show how human settlement developed across this region of northern Italy.

The museum was founded in 1998 in a fifteenth-century building and has undergone expansions to house growing archaeological discoveries from the region. These enlargements allowed the collections to grow and reach more visitors over time.

The display rooms hold burial goods, metal tools, glass vessels, and clay figures that show how ancient people in Lomellina lived and what they valued. These objects reveal the daily routines and customs that shaped life in this region over many centuries.

The museum is located inside the castle and allows visitors to explore the collections at their own pace throughout the week. Guided tours are available for those wanting to learn more about the archaeological finds and their historical contexts.

The museum holds a rare signed glass cup made by artisan Aristeas, which survives in intact form as no other example does. Among the six known specimens worldwide, this is the only one that has remained complete.

Location: Vigevano

Address: piazza Ducale, 20

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-13:30

Phone: +39038172940

Email: museoarcheologico.vigevano@beniculturali.it

Website: http://museoarcheologico.vigevano.beniculturali.it

GPS coordinates: 45.31576,8.85625

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41