To rediscover in the course of time the daily life of the most remote human communities, with ancient and ever present emotions, needs and aspirations.
This is one of the aims of the National Archaeological Museum of Verona, inaugurated in February 2022 in the former Habsburg barracks of San Tomaso, overlooking the Adige River.
The structure, which in the past was used as a court and a military prison, was built by the Austrian administration when political events following the Carbonari riots necessitated the detention of an increasing number of people. The complex consists of three buildings, organized around an internal courtyard, and has three floors and an attic.
The museum hosts materials from the most significant recent excavations of the territory of Verona, within a path that is divided into a series of subsections, dealing with the main historical epochs of the Verona area from the Paleolithic, represented by the famous painted stone, known as the "Sciamano", coming from Fumane Cave, passing through the Neolithic and the Copper Age, up to the Bronze and the Iron Age.
A new section dedicated to the Roman Era is under construction and will be inaugurated in 2024.
FAQ
In what context is the National Archaeological Museum of Verona inserted?
The National Archaeological Museum of Verona, recently opened, is located inside the former Habsburg barracks of San Tomaso, in a structure with an important past that dialogues harmoniously with the present.
What does the National Archaeological Museum of Verona hosts?
In the museum you can admire many finds linked to the territory of Verona from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age.
In which area is the National Archaeological Museum of Verona located?
The complex is located in the area called Veronetta, close to the historic center.
Is the complex accessible to people with disabilities?
The museum is accessible to people with motor disabilities. There are lifts and accessible toilets. For visitors with reduced mobility or walking difficulties, there are spaces with sofas where you can sit and rest.
Is it possible to access to the monument with animals?
It is not possible to enter the monument with animals, except in cases of guide dogs with muzzle accompanying a disable guest.
