Due to its ancient origins, Massa Marittima is a place where history, art and culture mix together, offering an incredible variety of possibilities for the people who visit the area.
The Museum Network of Massa Marittima was born to protect these origins and at the same time to let everyone discover and enjoy its beauties.
The museums you will be able to visit are:
- San Pietro all’Orto (Museum of Sacral Art)
- the Mining Museum – Subterraneo
- the Chandelier Tower
- the Archeological Museum
- the Old oil Mil (open on request)
- the Old Carpenter’s Shop (open on request)
and two private museums:
- Marine World Aquarium in Valpiana
- the Museum of Ancient Mechanical Organs
15 November 2023
“I have visited many muséums in my life, but none is like this one ! Many unique antique organs are displayed in the museum such as […]
15 November 2023
It is both a centre of marine environmental education and the headquarter of the Shark Studies Centre, that undertakes research studies in South Africa, Madagascar, Gibuti, […]
15 November 2023
It is only 5 minutes away from the city centre. It was originally a travertine cave and then converted into a museum once the mining activity […]
15 November 2023
It is in a small lane in the city centre that connects Piazza Garibaldi to the medieval neighborhood of Borgo. It reproduces a traditional carpenter studio, […]
15 November 2023
The oil mill, which dates back to the late 18th century, remained in operation until after World War II, preserving its original equipment for oil production […]
15 November 2023
It is inside the medieval Lord’s Residence, in Piazza Garibaldi. The museum is organized in two main sections. The prehistorical one on the ground floor shows […]
15 November 2023
This imposing tower and its sienese Fortress stand in the upper part of the medieval city centre, called Cittanuova. The tower was built in 1228 by […]
15 November 2023
The building used to be the Convent of San Pietro all’Orto, in Cittanuova, next to Sant’Agostino Church. The museum hosts pieces of art such as sculptures, […]