Museum for Etruscan Bronzes to Open in San Casciano dei Bagni by 2026
A museum dedicated to Etruscan bronzes found in San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany, is set to open its doors by the end of 2026. These discoveries, made two years prior, comprise more than twenty bronze statues, five thousand coins, ex-votos, and various other artifacts. The museum will be located in the 16th-century Palazzo dell'Arcipretura, acquired for approximately 600,000 euros, with renovations scheduled to commence in autumn 2025. It will feature four levels: two dedicated to the sanctuary's excavation and reconstruction, while the other two will include a conference room, café, and bookshop. Additionally, a thermal archaeological park with over forty springs is in the works, backed by 4.5 million euros. Recent digs have uncovered the sanctuary's temenos and additional artifacts. Mayor Agnese Carletti is optimistic that the bronze serpent will accelerate the project.
Key facts
- Museum for Etruscan bronzes to open in San Casciano dei Bagni by end of 2026.
- Over twenty bronze statues, 5,000 coins, ex-votos discovered two years ago.
- Museum housed in 16th-century Palazzo dell'Arcipretura, purchased for €600,000.
- Renovation work begins autumn 2025, design phase ends June 2025.
- Four floors: two for exhibits, two for conference room, café, bookshop.
- Adjacent Palazzo Barbetti to host offices and services.
- Thermal archaeological park with over 40 springs planned.
- First phase funded with €4.5 million from Grandi Progetti Culturali.
- International research hub by University for Foreigners of Siena to open by 2026.
- Recent excavations uncovered temenos, oldest pool part, bronze snakes, lamp, bull, coins, gems.
- Mayor Agnese Carletti commented on the project.
Entities
Institutions
- Ministry of Culture
- University for Foreigners of Siena
- Grandi Progetti Culturali
Locations
- San Casciano dei Bagni
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Palazzo dell'Arcipretura
- Palazzo Barbetti
- Reggio Calabria
- Siena