The museum houses a rare Roman-era surgical kit recovered from a 2nd-century AD house, considered one of the most complete sets of ancient medical tools ever discovered.
The building was originally a Jesuit convent designed by the architect Alfonso Torreggiani in the mid-18th century.
The pinacoteca includes the 'Crucifix' by Giovanni da Rimini, a seminal work of the 14th-century local school that influenced subsequent Italian art.
It preserves a significant collection of coins minted by the Malatesta family during their rule over Rimini.
The museum complex integrates an archaeological area that showcases remnants of the ancient Roman port and coastal structures.
The Museo della Città 'Luigi Tonini' is housed in the former 18th-century Jesuit monastery of Rimini. Its collection spans from prehistoric times through the Roman period to the contemporary era. A highlight is the archaeological section featuring the 'Domus del Chirurgo' (Surgeon's House) findings, including a renowned collection of ancient surgical instruments. The pinacoteca displays works from the 14th-century Rimini school of painting, notably pieces by Giovanni da Rimini. The museum preserves significant artifacts from the Malatesta family era, reflecting the city's medieval and Renaissance power. It also maintains an extensive archaeological collection retrieved from the local territory, including mosaics and amphorae. Visitors can walk through the original monastery cloisters which now serve as part of the exhibition space. The facility also functions as a center for historical research and archival preservation for the city of Rimini.
The central cloister, which provides a symmetrical view of the classic architecture and garden.
Combine your visit with the 'Domus del Chirurgo' site located just outside the museum walls for a complete historical narrative.
Check the temporary exhibition calendar, as the museum frequently hosts modern and contemporary art installations in the main cloister.
Use the provided audio guides to better understand the significance of the 14th-century frescoes.
Do not overlook the small lapidary collection in the internal courtyard, which contains overlooked Roman inscriptions.
Closed on Mondays.
Respectful silence is expected in the gallery spaces; flash photography is prohibited near sensitive parchment and frescoes.
