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Museums, Sicily

Museums in Sicily

In Sicily we have listed 574 museums; the most detailed page is Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas (Palermo).

Most are in the province of Palermo (129), the province of Catania (96) and the province of Trapani (96).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (83% of dated places).

Of these, 76 list opening hours, 20 have free entry and 3 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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  • 154with photo
  • 282with description
  • 76with opening hours
  • 20free entry

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Museums in Sicily: frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Sicily?

Our atlas lists 574 museums in Sicily. The province with the most museums is Palermo (129).

What are the most important museums in Sicily?

Based on how much information is available (description, photos, visitor info), the standouts are Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas (Palermo), Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi (Syracuse) and Zisa Palace (Palermo).

Which museums in Sicily can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) is listed for Archaeological Museum of Enna (Enna), Museo archeologico ibleo (Ragusa), Alcamo Sacred Art Museum (Alcamo), Museo del Carnevale di Sciacca (Sciacca) and Museo eoliano dell'emigrazione (Malfa) and 15 more. Always check the conditions on the official website.

Which museums in Sicily have opening hours listed?

76 out of 574 have opening hours (source: OpenStreetMap), including Regional Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas (Palermo), Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi (Syracuse) and Zisa Palace (Palermo). Hours can change: check before you go.