The museum is integrated into the architectural complex of the San Domenico convent, one of the largest religious structures in Perugia.
The collection includes the Cippus of Perugia, a rare example of a long Etruscan text containing over 100 words related to a legal property dispute.
Many artifacts are sourced from the Necropolis of Palazzone, a major Etruscan burial site located just outside the city walls.
The museum holds a comprehensive sequence of bronze implements dating back to the Iron Age, documenting local metallurgical evolution.
The National Archaeological Museum of Umbria is housed within the former convent of the Basilica of San Domenico in Perugia. It preserves prehistoric and protohistoric artifacts alongside significant finds from the Etruscan and Roman periods. The collection highlights the cultural transition of the Umbrian region through archaeological evidence spanning several millennia. Key displays include grave goods, funerary inscriptions, and stone sculptures unearthed from regional excavations. The architectural setting features a preserved 13th-century cloister, providing a historic context for the ancient exhibits. As of mid-2026, the museum remains the primary repository for state-protected archaeological discoveries in the Umbria territory.
The central Gothic cloister looking toward the bell tower of San Domenico.
Combine your visit with the neighboring Basilica of San Domenico for a complete historical overview of the site.
Take time to observe the architectural details of the Gothic-style cloister, which serves as the museum's tranquil centerpiece.
Check for temporary thematic exhibitions in the smaller side galleries before arrival.
Do not mistake the museum for the smaller local municipal galleries; ensure you are entering the state-run archaeological facility at Piazza Giordano Bruno.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a quiet volume and refrain from touching artifacts or display glass.
