Archaeology
The archaeology section tells the story of human settlement around Sanremo from prehistory, with finds from the caves of western Liguria, to Roman times, when the villa Matutiana stood here.
Civic Museum of Sanremo
The Civic Museum of Sanremo in Palazzo Borea d'Olmo: archaeology from prehistory to Roman times, a picture gallery and Garibaldi memorabilia.
- Address
- via Matteotti 143Palazzo Borea d'Olmo, second floor
- Opening hours
- Tuesday to Saturday, 8.30am–6.30pmlast entry 6pm
- Closed
- Sunday and Monday
- Ticket
- €5, reduced €3
- Free
- children under 6 and people with disabilities
- Phone
- 0184 531942
The Civic Museum of Sanremo occupies the second floor of Palazzo Borea d’Olmo, the noble palace on via Matteotti. It holds archaeological finds from the local area, from the Palaeolithic to Roman times, a picture gallery with works from the 17th century onwards and a collection of Garibaldi memorabilia.
The collections
Picture gallery
The picture gallery displays paintings from the 17th century onwards, including works by Bernardo Strozzi and Ligurian artists.
Garibaldi memorabilia
One section is devoted to the Risorgimento and Giuseppe Garibaldi, with documents and objects from the period.
The palace
Palazzo Borea d’Olmo is one of the most important noble palaces in Sanremo, overlooking the main shopping street a short walk from the Ariston Theatre. A Museum of Italian Song is planned in the same building.
Where it is
Civic Museum of Sanremo is in Sanremo (Riviera di Ponente, Riviera dei Fiori).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Civic Museum of Sanremo
When is the Civic Museum of Sanremo open?
Tuesday to Saturday, from 8.30am to 6.30pm, with last entry at 6pm. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
How much is a ticket?
€5 full price and €3 reduced. It is free for children under 6 and for people with disabilities.
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