Set on the first floor of the museum in the former Conservatorio di Santa Chiara, the Archaeological Museum exhibits Etruscan, Roman and Medieval finds.
This is a very important collection, coming from the town and its surroundings, which illustrates the history of San Gimignano through the description of the techniques used to create glass or pottery household objects over different periods.
The Etruscan collection is housed in four rooms of the Archaeological Museums. The material, coming from the necropolises and settlements of San Gimignano, dates from the 7C-1C BC.
The medieval section of the Archaeological museum consists of two rooms. In the first room, there are explanations about the techniques used to create pottery or glass wares; The second room houses finished glass and pottery wares - kitchen and table sets dating back to the period between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
From March to October every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
From November to February every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on December 25 and 01 January.
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