Civic Museum
Tuesday to Thursday: 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am – 7.00pm
Founded in 1897 by Federico Eusebio, the Museum began as a historical-archaeological collection. In 1976, it moved to its current location and expanded with new sections dedicated to the natural history of the area. The reorganization integrates the original core with artifacts unearthed during excavations over the past thirty years, which have deepened our understanding of local prehistory and the Roman city.
The core of the museum remains archaeology, divided into a prehistoric section (with Neolithic finds and artifacts from the Alba area) and a Roman section that chronicles the life and prosperity of ancient Alba Pompeia. Next to this, the natural sciences section features geology, zoology, and botany rooms. The collections are vast: only about 5% are on display, with periodic rotations, while the entire collection is open to scholars. Overall, the museum offers a broad understanding of the naturalistic and historical evolution of the local environment.
The museum entrance is located in the historic center of Alba, in the Cortile della Maddalena and is easily accessible from both Via Vittorio Emanuele 19 and Piazzetta Giovanni Falcone.
The museum is closed on Mondays.
Rates
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- €5 full price ticket
- €3 reduced entrance ticket for the following categories:
- a) visitors aged between 11 and 19
b) university students
c) visitors aged over 65
d) directors of Italian and foreign museums
e) visitors in possession of a FAI card valid for the current year
f) groups of visitors of at least 15 units, upon reservation
- a) visitors aged between 11 and 19
- Free entry for the following categories:
a) visitors under the age of 10
b) disabled visitors with 1 companion
c) tourist guides licensed to practice the profession
d) journalists registered in the professional register
e) visitors in possession of a Piedmont Region Museum Pass or other circuits affiliated with the Institution, upon presentation of a specific card
f) on the occasion of the “European Night of Museums” event with evening opening hours- Fee of €30.00/h for educational activities carried out in the Museum and aimed at schools of all levels, for a maximum of 30 participants
- Rate of €45.00/h, VAT included, in addition to the reduced entrance fee, for guided tours, for a maximum of 30 participants
- Promotional ticket worth €1.00 reserved for institutions, associations or other entities affiliated with the Municipality of Alba
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