museo nazionale tarquiniense

oneguide

The museum is a must for Etruscan civilization lovers: the only reason I am not giving the best rating is because explanations in English are very few. Such a pity, as the staff is superfriendly and the artifacts are unbelievable. I had not been here for years but I strongly recommend this site. Do not miss the rooms on the tops floors. What I really liked the best are the gigantic horses that were part of a pediment for the Queen's altar and the fantastic jewellery pieces. Wow!

AlTom1322

etruscan paintings and sculpture at its best. Unfortunately in that area there are so many etruscan museums in different towns, that you really should visit them all to have a complete idea.

HaNosseah

This museum, located in the centre of Tarquinia, specializes in Etruscan artefacts. Great effort has been made to explain the museum's many Etruscan sarcophagi in both English and Italian. On the top floor four entire to,bs have been recreated with the original painting that is on display here. Even the large collection of Greek vases - the stumbling block for so many museums! - has been displayed according to themes. Not to miss this museum if you're in Tarquinia.

Jude3147

If you are interested in things Etruscan, you can see plenty here. It is, I believe, the first museum in Europe I have visited that did not have English explanations. I thought that a little odd. But, it is well worth a visit. Many sarcophagi are there and lots of pottery and artifacts. They were an amazing people and it was interesting to learn more about them. Well worth the time .

ErikS777

A nice museum with three floors. Excellent collection of Etrusk things. For only €6 you have a combined ticket with the Necropolis site

christinac368

A must for anyone interested in things Etruscan, but would benefit from better explanations (and English translations). People with mobility issues should note that there IS an elevator to get to the second and third floors.

travelroc12

this museum is essentially ( and literally)a on trick pony.the surviving corner of a lintel has a relief of two horses.these are simply magnificent, and almost justify the 8 euro entry fee.rest of rooms contain mostly broken artifacts, some nice Etruscan pottery,or are closed.

vinnyandbabs

This smallish Museum has so much to offer: Take a tour and hear an explanation of the history of the swastika (I didn't think I was interested but I was) a symbol of the sun and of hope from ancient times and of the sarcophagus and why it began to be used. Check out the false teeth from the 6th (?) BC and don't forget to ask why the stairs are slanted -- is it true that the rich were a bit overweight and a bit lazy and they rode their horses up the stairs -- equine escalators?? These people are passionate about their history and thrilled to have a chance to talk about it.

TheMudds2014

A must see while in the area. Some of the rooms were closed for renovation while we were there, but there was still much to see and experience.

JolyonKay

This museum contains almost all we know about the Etruscans, the civilisation that prefigured the Romans and which they absorbed. They had close trading and cultural links with the Classical Greeks, through their relations with Carthage and the Greek colonies in Italy. Tgher is an abundance of stone carving and funerary pottery, and extraordinary jewellery, all recovered from the 6000 tombs in the region.A pity very few of the notices are in English, Especially that the admirable cards in English for each room are almost all missing. It seems that they are filched as fast as they are replaced: sad commentary on the tourists. But this museum both filled me with information and made me want more about this remarkable civilisation.

Duke_family_x_6

The displays here are fantastic, but some prudish types may prefer to give it a miss. Ancient Etruscans celebrated the human body, in all poses and postures and taking part in ALL activities, in fact there are more depictions of sexual activity here than in the Erotic Museum in Amsterdam. So, if you don't fancy explaining things to your kids you might want to go somewhere else hahaha!The craftsmanship in in the sculptures and metalwork is stunning. Personally I think this is a 'must see'.Photography is not permitted in many rooms, but unless there is a guard you might be able to get away with a few snaps. A good guide book will have better pictures though.

thinktravelCA

Great place to start before touring the Necropolis so that you have a better understanding of what your are seeing there. There is so much history here. Nice to see how an old building has been re-purposed and a chance to imagine what it would be like to have lived in it.

tonka922

Like: There is an elevatorDislike: There are no descriptive tags in English (but after all, this is Italy)Like: Most galleries have some sheets of paper describing the exhibits available in English.Dislike: There is only one, so if another group got it, you have to wait.Dislike: The explanation of the gallery in English is not easy to find. We went through 3 galleries before we stumbled on one.Dislike: Some galleries and exhibits are barely lit. Like: The ramp stairs and the ceilings associated with them.It is a 3 floor museum: the first floor is just sarcophagi.

Photom299

This has an amazing collection of artifacts recovered from the Necropolis of Tarquinia. Take a camera, but photography is not allowed in all of the rooms.

Astrolore

Very interesting, did you know the roman umbrella was of very similar design to the modern one? The museum is a good place to learn about history. The various exhibits are worth seeing.