Milan
Archeological Museum
The museum is located in the rooms of the former Maggiore Monastery. It houses prehistoric, Greek, Etrusian, and Roman relics mainly recovered from the Milan underground during the excavations for the metro line. Of particular interest is the antique tract of Roman wall erected by the Emperor Massimiano Erculeo in 236-305 D.C. In the central entrance to the cloister is the "Masso di Borno", a large stone recovered in Val Camonica with carvings that date back to III millennium A.C. There is a bookstore and a library, and museum publications are available to visitors. Admission is free. Guided tours.
| Neighborhood: | Magenta |
| Address: | Corso Magenta, 15 |
| Milan, 20123 |
| Phone: | +39 02867336 |
| Hours: | 9.30am-5.30pm Tue-Sun |
| Nearest train: | MM1, MM2 Cadorna. |