Museo Archeologico Paolo Giovio

Como from Prehistory to the Middle Ages

The Archaeological Museum of Como is located in the remarkable Palazzo Giovio, in the pedestrian area, and it displays the history of Como, from Prehistory to the Middle Ages. The Museum itinerary is always up-to-date, showing new archaeological finds in the area.
Furthermore, in the Museum you find a Collectibles section with Egyptian, Greek, and Magna Grecia finds, bronze statuettes and gems.

Information
Piazza Medaglie d’Oro 1, Como
Phone: +39 031 252550
Fax: +39 031 268053
Mail: musei.civici@comune.como.it

Opening hours

The building is closed to the public until further notice.

From Tuesday to Sunday
10 am – 6 pm
Last admission at 5.30 pm
Closed on Mondays, January 1st, April 12th (Easter), November 1st, December 25th and 26th
Special opening: April 13th (Easter Monday)


Fares
Full price € 4
Reduced price € 2
Groups minimum 15 people
Children from 6 to 17 years
Senior over 70 years
Special fares € 10
Museums pass: Museo Giovio, Museo Garibaldi, Tempio Voltiano, Pinacoteca valid for two consecutive days
Family pass: two adults and two children 6-17 years
Free admission
Children under 6 years
Severely disabled people + accompanying person
Journalists and tour guides whit valid certificate
Card musei Lombardia
ICOM members

Free admission days
March 22nd, FAI Spring Day
May 17th, International Museums Day
August 31st, Patron Saint
National Family’s Day (date to be determined)