Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna

The Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna is a civic museum that houses archaeological collections from the city and the wider Emilia-Romagna region, including notable Etruscan and Egyptian material. The museum presents finds from prehistory through the classical period.

Galleries present local archaeological finds, Etruscan funerary objects, Greek pottery and an Egyptian section with mummies and funerary items. The displays emphasise regional archaeology and connections across the Mediterranean world.

Collections originated from municipal and private holdings brought together by civic institutions; the museum’s holdings reflect archaeological work and collecting from the 19th century onward. The institution has developed as Bologna’s principal archaeological repository.

Located in central Bologna near the historic centre, the museum is within walking distance of Piazza Maggiore and other civic landmarks.

• Special collections: Noted for its holdings in Etruscan and Egyptian material, the museum groups regional archaeology alongside wider Mediterranean collections.

What to See #

• Egyptian collection: An Egyptian collection that includes mummies and funerary items, displayed within the museum's archaeology galleries.
• Etruscan and regional archaeology: Etruscan and regional archaeological rooms presenting finds from the Emilia-Romagna area and classical antiquity.