On your Bologna tours, do visit the Archaeological Museum or Museo Civico Archeologico in Bologna city. The Archaeological Museum or Museo Civico Archeologico has Italy's major Egyptian collections, as well as archaeological finds from the region of Emilia Romagna.
The Archaeological Museum or Museo Civico Archeologico of Bologna is in Palazzo Galvani. The Palazzo Galvani is close to the Church of San Petronio and Piazza Maggiore, all in the heart of the city. There are taxis available from the Bologna G. Marconi airport and other places in Bologna as well as by any bus passing through the Piazza Maggiore.
The Palazzo Galvani construction started in the fifteenth century. There were continuous modifications and renovations. And the Palazzo Galvani was opened as a museum in 1881. The Archaeological Museum or the Museo Civico Archeologico started with collections from the University of Bologna Collections especially that of Marsili, Aldrovandi and Cospi. The magnificent collections of the Bolognese painter Pelagio Pelagi were also included in 1861. The Archaeological Museum or the Museo Civico Archeologico has more than 200, 000 works on display.
On entry to the museum, in the atrium there is a decapitated marble statue . It is said to be of Nero's. There is a commendable display of sarcophagi ,mummies and great bas-reliefs from the tomb of Horemheb. The new wing on the ground floor has a display of casts from famous Greek and Roman sculptures. The first floor displays burial paraphernalia from the Emilia Romagna region. The other floors display items in use before the dawn of civilization. There are some famous Etruscan relics on display which include a Askos Benacci.
The Archaeological Museum or the Museo Civico Archeologico is open Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm and from 10 am to 6.30 pm on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The museum is closed on all Mondays, New Year's Day, 1st May and Christmas. While in bologna or passing through bologna, please do not forget to visit the Archaeological Museum or the Museo Civico Archeologico, one of the prime Tourist Attraction in Bologna.
Bookings for the museum need to be made only if you are in a group with a guide. The tickets cost four Euros and are available at a reduced price of two Euros to seniors above the age of 60, foreign and Italian students with proper identification and some other select groups. Entry is free for visitors up to 14 years, teachers as guides and other select groups.
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