CIVICO MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO DI BERGAMO

The Collections: a journey through time
The origins of the Museum date back to the 16th century, with the first nucleus of gravestones from the Roman necropolises. Over the centuries, the holdings expanded significantly, particularly in the 19th century thanks to generous donations from the Count Paolo Sozzi Vimercati and the work of Gaetano Mantovani, Royal Inspector who monitored fortuitous finds in the Bergamo area. In recent decades, excavation campaigns by the Soprintendenza have enriched the museum with fundamental urban and provincial finds.

Museum Treasures
The exhibition offers absolute highlights for the Protohistory, such as the Golasecchian necropolis in Brembate Sotto, the smelter's repository in Parre and the famous tomb of the Gallic chief in Misano di Gera d'Adda, an extraordinary example of a synthesis of Celtic and Roman culture. Great importance is given to the history of Bergomum, from its origins to Roman times up to the Longobard Duchy. Of particular value is the Lapidary, which houses Roman epigraphs and a fine selection of Hellenistic sculptures. Finally, the Egyptian Section fascinates visitors with the sarcophagus and mummy of the Theban priest Ankhekhonsu (XXI-XXII dynasty).

➡️ Info Accessibility: The Museum is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and there are dedicated toilets.