The Museum of Archaeological Sciences
The Mantova Benavides collection was formed in Padua in the Renaissance by the family of the same name and by the family’s major collector, Marco Mantova Benavides. At the beginning of the century.
XVIII this collection partly passed through the Antonio Vallisneri Museum and from there, by donation, it reached the University of Padua where the finds are still preserved today, mostly at the Museum of Archaeological Sciences and Art of which this ancient collection constitutes the original nucleus.
The current headquarters of the Museum of Archaeological Sciences and Art is the result of excellent design, which is due to the architectural genius of Gio Ponti. The visit will highlight the main elements of Ponti’s planning against the background of the historical events of archeology in Padua in the period between the two wars and in particular of the rectorship of Carlo Anti, in those years also director of the Institute of Archeology and of the museum.
Visits SUNDAYS IN JUNE
“The many lives of finds: recycling and reuse in the ancient world”
The Museum of Archaeological Sciences and Art comes alive and invites adults and children to approach the world of recycling and the circular economy.
In fact, in conjunction with the educational exhibition project “Nothing is thrown away”, which can be visited on the 16 of June at the Museum of Archaeological Sciences and Art as part of the Festival of Sustainable Development, mini workshops and animated visits will be organized for the little ones on the topic of the circular economy in the ancient world.
Two visits possible: 1st shift, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm / 2nd shift from 5.00pm to 6.00pm The activities are free and included in the cost of the ticket OPENINGS
• Wednesday: 3.00pm-6.00pm (until 30 June 2024)
• Sunday: 2.30pm-6.30pm THE TICKET CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED ONLINE
Single ticket: €3 Family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children/young people up to 17 years old): 6 euros Free: children up to 12 years of age; person with disabilities and a companion; students and staff, including senior staff, of the University of Padua, presenting the badge; members and deserving members of the Association of Friends of the University of Padua; ICOM and ANMS members; journalists and guides with presentation of the identification card updated annually.
