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Museum
National Museum of Valcamonica
Archaeological museum in Cividate Camuno, Italy
Cividate Camuno (BS), Lombardy
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°56′35″ N, 10°16′10″ E
- Address
- Via Roma, 29, 25040 Cividate Camuno
History and description
The Museo nazionale della Valcamonica is an archaeological museum located in the town of Cividate Camuno (Province of Brescia), which has a collection of Roman-period finds from various excavations which took place mostly in the 17th century in Val Camonica.
Organization of the Collection
Religion - including a statue of Minerva, one of three copies in existence and perhaps the best one, of the Athena Hygieia of Athens (original of the 5th century BC)
Necropolis - with finds recovered from various sites in Val Camonica
The objects on display mostly come from Cividate Camuno, but there are also items from the Sanctuary of Minerva in Breno.
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Timeline
- 1981Opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Cividate-MalegnoTrain, nearest
100 m as the crow flies
National Museum of ValcamonicaVia Roma, 29, 25040 Cividate Camuno
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is National Museum of Valcamonica?
National Museum of Valcamonica is in Cividate Camuno, in the province of Brescia (Lombardy), Italy. Address: Via Roma, 29, 25040 Cividate Camuno. GPS coordinates: 45.94293, 10.26949.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of Valcamonica?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tu-Sa 08:30-19:00; Su 08:30-14:00; Mo, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25 off. Always check the official website before your visit.
Can I visit National Museum of Valcamonica for free?
Yes: entry is free on the first Sunday of every month, under the Italian “Domenica al museo” scheme.
What else is there to see near National Museum of Valcamonica?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre di Cividate Camuno (700 m away), Ancient Roman theatre (900 m away), Sanctuary of Minerva (1.1 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 4 photos
- Salone interno Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Valle Camonica - Cividate Camuno (Foto Luca Giarelli) — Luca Giarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Statua di Minerva - Museo Nazionale di Valle Camonica - Cividate Camuno (Foto Luca Giarelli) — Luca Giarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Statua maschile - Museo Nazionale di Valle Camonica - Cividate Camuno (Foto Luca Giarelli) — Luca Giarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inscription CIL V 4959 from Cividate Camuno - Museo Cividate Camuno (Foto Luca Giarelli) — Luca Giarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences