Museo di Antropologia Criminale Cesare Lombroso

Unique in the world, the Museum of Criminal Anthropology is dedicated to Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909), founder of criminal anthropology. Through a pathway articulated in nine halls, the museum explores the themes of devianceof the crime and the madness, offering visitors the tools to understand how and why Lombroso developed the theory of the’criminal atavism and what were the limits of a science that is now outdated.

Le collections include anatomical preparations, drawings, photographs, bodies of crime, writings and works by internees and prisoners between the second half of the 19th and the early 20th century. The recent restoration has restored new splendour to the collections and historic rooms, restoring the original Venetian screed floors, plasterwork, stucco work and showcases.

The museum also houses a historical archive of great value, partly available online and partly by appointment, and offers guided tours, activities for schools, conferences, shows, concerts and participation in major events such as Night of the Museums e Researchers' Night.