Like: There is an elevatorDislike: There are no descriptive tags in English (but after all, this is Italy)Like: Most galleries have some sheets of paper describing the exhibits available in English.Dislike: There is only one, so if another group got it, you have to wait.Dislike: The explanation of the gallery in English is not easy to find. We went through 3 galleries before we stumbled on one.Dislike: Some galleries and exhibits are barely lit. Like: The ramp stairs and the ceilings associated with them.It is a 3 floor museum: the first floor is just sarcophagi.
This has an amazing collection of artifacts recovered from the Necropolis of Tarquinia. Take a camera, but photography is not allowed in all of the rooms.
A nice museum with three floors. Excellent collection of Etrusk things. For only €6 you have a combined ticket with the Necropolis site
The displays here are fantastic, but some prudish types may prefer to give it a miss. Ancient Etruscans celebrated the human body, in all poses and postures and taking part in ALL activities, in fact there are more depictions of sexual activity here than in the Erotic Museum in Amsterdam. So, if you don't fancy explaining things to your kids you might want to go somewhere else hahaha!The craftsmanship in in the sculptures and metalwork is stunning. Personally I think this is a 'must see'.Photography is not permitted in many rooms, but unless there is a guard you might be able to get away with a few snaps. A good guide book will have better pictures though.
This museum, located in the centre of Tarquinia, specializes in Etruscan artefacts. Great effort has been made to explain the museum's many Etruscan sarcophagi in both English and Italian. On the top floor four entire to,bs have been recreated with the original painting that is on display here. Even the large collection of Greek vases - the stumbling block for so many museums! - has been displayed according to themes. Not to miss this museum if you're in Tarquinia.
If you are interested in things Etruscan, you can see plenty here. It is, I believe, the first museum in Europe I have visited that did not have English explanations. I thought that a little odd. But, it is well worth a visit. Many sarcophagi are there and lots of pottery and artifacts. They were an amazing people and it was interesting to learn more about them. Well worth the time .
etruscan paintings and sculpture at its best. Unfortunately in that area there are so many etruscan museums in different towns, that you really should visit them all to have a complete idea.
Very interesting, did you know the roman umbrella was of very similar design to the modern one? The museum is a good place to learn about history. The various exhibits are worth seeing.
The museum is a must for Etruscan civilization lovers: the only reason I am not giving the best rating is because explanations in English are very few. Such a pity, as the staff is superfriendly and the artifacts are unbelievable. I had not been here for years but I strongly recommend this site. Do not miss the rooms on the tops floors. What I really liked the best are the gigantic horses that were part of a pediment for the Queen's altar and the fantastic jewellery pieces. Wow!
This smallish Museum has so much to offer: Take a tour and hear an explanation of the history of the swastika (I didn't think I was interested but I was) a symbol of the sun and of hope from ancient times and of the sarcophagus and why it began to be used. Check out the false teeth from the 6th (?) BC and don't forget to ask why the stairs are slanted -- is it true that the rich were a bit overweight and a bit lazy and they rode their horses up the stairs -- equine escalators?? These people are passionate about their history and thrilled to have a chance to talk about it.