Photo: Rino Porrovecchio, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Museum, 1882
National Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Aquileia, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1882
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°46′03″ N, 13°22′07″ E
- Address
- Via Roma, 1, 33051 Aquileia
About
The National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia is a museum in Aquileia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is one of the largest museums in Italy on Roman civilization. The museum is located at the Cassis Faraone villa and holds collections of statues, household and ornamental furnishings, gems, and coins.
The museum was inaugurated in 1882, building on the private collection of Gian Domenico Bertoli which had been held at via Poppone since the 1700s. The first exhibition of the collection was in 1807 at the baptistery of the Basilica of Aquileia. In 1879 the Bertoli collection was acquired, and expanded the collection. Constructions took place at the gardens of Villa Cassis to accommodate the acquisitions.
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Timeline
- 1882Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Cervignano - Aquileia - GradoTrain, nearest
6.6 km as the crow flies
National Archaeological MuseumVia Roma, 1, 33051 Aquileia
Port8.2 km
Trieste Airport10.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
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Aquileia (UD)
Frequently asked questions
Where is National Archaeological Museum?
National Archaeological Museum is in Aquileia, in the province of Udine (Friuli Venezia Giulia), Italy. Address: Via Roma, 1, 33051 Aquileia. GPS coordinates: 45.76763, 13.36872.
What are the opening hours of National Archaeological Museum?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–19:00; Monday: Closed; 1 January: Closed; 25 December: Closed. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit National Archaeological Museum?
There is an admission charge, but entry is free on the first Sunday of the month (Domenica al museo). Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is National Archaeological Museum wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is National Archaeological Museum?
Wikidata dates it to 1882.
What else is there to see near National Archaeological Museum?
Nearby you’ll find: Archaeological area of Aquileia (100 m away), Domus and Bishop's Palace (300 m away), Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, St. Hermagoras and St. Fortunatus (300 m 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 9 photos
- Museo archeologico (Aquileia) — Rino Porrovecchio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2025 The archaeological museum of Aquileia — Qasinka, CC0
- 5266 - Aquileia - Museo Archeologico (-5%RV) — User:YukioSanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aquileia - Museo archeologico nazionale di Aquileia - 2024-09-06 17-29-43 001 — Termauri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquileia - Museo archeologico nazionale di Aquileia - 2024-09-06 17-33-47 001 — Termauri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aquileia - Museo archeologico nazionale di Aquileia - 2024-09-06 17-34-28 001 — Termauri, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atrio esterno — Arkadian80, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Busto del poeta gradese Biagio Marin nel giardino del Museo Archeologico di Aquileia, visto attraverso una cornice — Ferro1999, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Collections of the Museo archeologico (Aquileia) 04 — Daniel Ventura, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences