The Archeological Museum “Pietro Griffo” houses a great variety of artefacts from gold jewellery to terracotta items and large vases depicting greek life.
The collection in the Archeological Museum “Pietro Griffo” houses a fantastic collection of artefacts found in the region of Agrigento. Just north from the Valley of the Temples, this museum is well worth a trip if you are interested in history. It may not be huge, but it houses a great variety of artefacts from gold jewellery to terracotta items, large vases depicting greek life, coin collections and much more. The museums historical value is also given by the greek artefacts found here that give an interesting insight on the greek civilisation that lived in this area.
Admission Fee: €8.00 Full/ €4.00 reduced /€13.50 combined ticket of the Valley of the Temples & Archealogical Museum “Pietro Griffo”
Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday 9.00-19.00 / Sunday, Monday and Holidays 9.00-13.00
Address: Contrada San Nicola
Can I obtain a picture of the cranium of the dwarf elephant you have in your collection to be used for lecture and a publication dealing with the legend of Cyclopes? The proper credit will be given to the museum and all expenses needed will be promptly covered.
Grazie mille
M.G.
I was recently on a Ricksteves tour that visited the museum. I was wondering who was the sculptor of the pieces that were in front of the museum entrance.