Thematic
Art and History
Museum Tours
Duration
One day
Level of difficulty
Easy
Budget
Medium
If you are an art and culture enthusiast, you cannot miss the museum itineraries that will take you on a journey of discovery through fascinating places and extraordinary works of art
Gli itinerari museali delle città offrono un'esperienza unica, in cui arte, storia e cultura si fondono per creare un viaggio indimenticabile.
Uno dei punti di interesse assolutamente da visitare è il CAOS - Centro Arti Opificio Siri, un polo culturale situato nel centro della città.
City museum itineraries offer a unique experience where art, history and culture come together to create an unforgettable journey.
One of the absolute must-see points of interest is CAOS - Centro Arti Opificio Siri, a cultural hub located in the city centre.
This unique space, spanning an area of 6000 square metres, includes the “Aurelio De Felice” Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Claudia Giontella Archaeological Museum, national and international temporary exhibitions, creative workshops, the Secci Theatre and much more. CAOS represents a true meeting place for art and culture lovers.
Among the various attractions offered by CAOS, the "Aurelio de Felice" Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is a place not to be missed. Here, you will find a vast collection of art, with a special focus on local artists. The ground floor of the museum is dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary art, featuring works by Italian, European and local artists. The first floor instead houses the Civic Art Gallery, showcasing masterpieces of ancient art, paintings by renowned artists and a collection of prints signed by key figures of 20th-century European art. You will be immersed in modern and contemporary art, discovering local artists and admiring valuable works of art.
Another essential stop on your museum tour is the Diocesano e Capitolare Museum, located in the heart of Terni, near the cathedral. This museum houses sacred works of art from churches, chapels, oratories, convents and monasteries in the diocese. You can admire paintings, altarpieces, sculptures and liturgical objects that testify to the artistic richness and diversity of the region. Divided into two sections, the museum offers an overview of religious patronage from the 15th to the 17th century as well as the presence of contemporary artists in the region. Among the works not to be missed are the altarpiece by Martin Stellaert, the Circumcision by Livio Agresti and the Resurrection of Lazarus attributed to the workshop of Guercino. This museum is a journey through faith and art, offering a unique perspective on the history and culture of the region.
Continuing your tour, we recommend visiting the permanent Exhibition on Palaeontology, located in the former Church of St. Thomas in the city centre. Here, you can admire interesting paleontological collections, including fossils of marine invertebrates from the Pliocene sediments of south-western Umbria and fossils of Plio-Pleistocene vertebrates found in various locations of the famous ‘Tiber Basin’. This exhibition will allow you to travel back in time, discovering the history of life on Earth through fossils and evidence from the past.
Take your time to explore these extraordinary sites, you will be fascinated by the works of art and the stories they tell.
THE STAGES OF THE ITINERARY
Claudia Giontella Archaeological Museum
The archaeological exhibition is divided into two different sections, pre-Roman and Roman, which tell the story of what was to become the centre of Interamna Nahars in the Roman period, the current city of Terni.
The archaeological exhibition is divided into two different sections, pre-Roman and Roman, which tell the story of what was to become the centre of Interamna Nahars in the Roman period, the current city of Terni.
Aurelio De Felice Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
The Museum arises from the fusion of the Municipal Art Gallery, previously located at Palazzo Gazzoli and a new area dedicated to contemporary art.
The Museum arises from the fusion of the Municipal Art Gallery, previously located at Palazzo Gazzoli and a new area dedicated to contemporary art.
Diocesan Museum
The Diocesan and Capitular Museum was created with the primary purpose of safeguarding, making use of and enhancing the historical, artistic and cultural heritage of the Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia.
The Diocesan and Capitular Museum was created with the primary purpose of safeguarding, making use of and enhancing the historical, artistic and cultural heritage of the Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia.
Paleolab (Ex church of St. Thomas)
Umbria, its geological transformation and the animals that populated the territory up to 300 000 years ago are at the centre of the Paleolab museum itinerary.
Umbria, its geological transformation and the animals that populated the territory up to 300 000 years ago are at the centre of the Paleolab museum itinerary.