Castello Grifeo Museum Reopens in Sicily with New Archaeological and Historical Exhibits
The Museo di Castello Grifeo in Partanna, Sicily, has been revitalized with a fresh design overseen by park director Bernardo Agrò. The reopening was marked by an inauguration attended by regional president Nello Musumeci, cultural heritage assessor Alberto Samonà, and Partanna mayor Nicolò Catania. The museum comprises four distinct sections: prehistory and archaeology featuring items dating back to 180,000 BC; medieval and modern art from the 15th to 17th centuries, showcasing pieces by Francesco Laurana and Simone de Wobreck; a display dedicated to the Adragna family's home museum; and ethno-anthropological artifacts. Additionally, one section highlights the history of Sicilian wine, connected to the Parco's 'colture culturali' initiative. Originally constructed in 1091, the castle underwent restoration in the 2000s and has hosted the Museo Regionale di Preistoria del Belice since 2007.
Key facts
- Museo di Castello Grifeo in Partanna reopened with new layout
- Curated by Bernardo Agrò, inaugurated by Nello Musumeci, Alberto Samonà, Nicolò Catania
- Four sections: prehistory/archaeology, medieval/modern art, Adragna family home museum, wine history
- Prehistoric artifacts include elephant, hippo, deer remains from 180,000 BC
- Medieval art includes works by Francesco Laurana and Simone de Wobreck
- Castle construction began in 1091, current form from 14th century
- Restored in 2000s, museum since 2007
- Wine section linked to Parco's 'colture culturali' project
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Laurana
- Simone de Wobreck
Institutions
- Museo di Castello Grifeo
- Parco Archeologico di Selinunte, Cave di Cusa e Pantelleria
- Museo Regionale di Preistoria del Belice
- Regione Siciliana
- Assessorato regionale dei Beni culturali e dell’Identità siciliana
Locations
- Partanna
- Sicily
- Italy
- Trapani
- Belice
- Contrada Stretto Partanna
- Palermo
- Mediterranean