Campania has a new state museum as of yesterday
The National Archaeological Museum in Sessa Aurunca (Caserta) officially opened its doors
enriching the National Museum System with a new piece dedicated to the territory’s thousand-year history
was attended by the Director General of Museums
flanked by the director of the Campania Regional Museums Directorate
a professor at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” and Marco Giglio
a researcher at the University of Naples “L’Orientale,” explained the details of this project
which marks an important moment for the local community and archaeology enthusiasts.+“The inauguration of the National Archaeological Museum of Sessa Aurunca,” said Museums General Director Massimo Osanna
“represents a significant new step for the National Museum System
has already seen the opening of the Archaeological Museum of Capri
These are interventions that not only expand the cultural offerings of the area
but also respond to the fundamental function of museums as cultural garrisons
capable of generating knowledge and participation in communities
housed in the Castello Ducale in Sessa Aurunca
was made possible thanks to accessibility funds provided by the PNRR
Designed with inclusion and total accessibility in mind
it guarantees an optimal visiting experience for all audiences
also making use of innovative technological solutions that offer a complete and comprehensive reading of the area’s extraordinary archaeological evidence
The realization of this project is the result of a close inter-institutional collaboration
which involved the Municipality of Sessa Aurunca
the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and local universities
A virtuous example of synergy between public bodies and academic institutions
aimed at the enhancement of a heritage that not only tells the story of a territory
promoting cultural growth and social cohesion.”
Located inside the Ducal Castle of Sessa Aurunca
the museum tells the story of a rich and stratified territory that stretches from Campania beyond the Volturno River to lower Lazio
including such significant localities as the Circeo promontory
from its roots in the Iron Age (9th-8th centuries BC) to the founding of the Latin colonies of Suessa and Minturnae
The first three rooms are devoted to the pre-Roman phases and feature artifacts that testify to the Ausoni-Aurunci culture
including artifacts from sanctuaries immersed in nature
Of particular note is the sanctuary of the goddess Marica at the mouth of the Garigliano River
Subsequent rooms focus on the Roman age: the suburban area
with its rustic villas and wine production
is illustrated alongside burial grounds and urban archaeological evidence from Suessa
Special space is devoted to the Roman theater of Sessa Aurunca
one of the most impressive buildings of the period
once located in the scenae frons of the theater
The exhibit recreates the original atmosphere
integrating decorative elements into a new visual narrative
The Sessa Aurunca Archaeological Museum aims to distinguish itself through its inclusive and technological approach
offer accessible and customizable content for different audiences
Tactile stations allow visually impaired visitors to explore the themes of the exhibition sections
while QR codes and interactive maps offer dynamic insights into each object and area of the museum
Prominent among the innovations are 3-D videos that reproduce crucial exhibits not physically present in the museum
such as the famous Kore or Aphrodite of Sessa
is shown in an accurate virtual reconstruction
Another video allows visitors to explore Sessa’s Roman theater
helping them to place the exhibits in their original context
Thanks to an enhancement agreement between the Campania Regional Museums Directorate and the Municipality of Sessa Aurunca
the Ducal Castle has been earmarked to host the new exhibit
A further agreement with the National Archaeological Museum of Naples made possible the display of the Venus of Sinuessa
on loan for four years-a unique opportunity to admire this masterpiece in its place of origin
The project was implemented as part of the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan)
which funded interventions to improve cognitive
The museum thus becomes one of the first concrete examples of these goals
offering a comprehensive and accessible experience for all audiences
With an integrated ticket that also allows access to Sessa Aurunca’s Roman Theater
the museum is bidding to become a landmark destination for scholars
consolidating the link between past and present in a fascinating journey through millennia of history
The museum opens Tuesday and Friday from 3 to 7 p.m
The ticket is also valid for admission to the Roman Theater in Sessa Aurunca
Tickets can be purchased: - online on the Musei Italiani website (https://www.museiitaliani.it/acquista-biglietto); - from smartphones via the Musei Italiani app (available on Apple Store or Google Play); - by credit or debit card
at the ticket machine located at the entrance to the Archaeological Museum of Sessa Aurunca
For online purchase support: e-mail info@museiitaliani.it
Info: National Archaeological Museum of Sessa Aurunca Piazza Castello
2 - 81037 Sessa Aurunca (CE); +39 0823936455
drm-cam.sessa@cultura.gov.it museicampania.cultura.gov.it
archaeological parks and state galleries will open to the public
After the extraordinary openings of Easter
May XNUMXst will also be a day dedicated to art and culture
with many opportunities to visit the main places of memory and beauty in Italy for free or at the usual costs
Also to Naples and all of Campania dozens of will be accessible State cultural sites
historic villas and archaeological areas of great importance
Here is a list of the main places to visit in the region
All sites will follow the regular opening hours
we recommend consulting the official websites of the museums or the portal of the Ministry of Culture
A perfect opportunity to enjoy the immense artistic and archaeological heritage of Campania even on a holiday
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