Best places: History museums in Tuscany

Fortified, 13th-century palace housing lavishly decorated chambers & ornate courtyards.

Displays on medicinal herbalism within an 18th-century palace, including a botanical library.

👍👍 The exhibition in the basement is unique and what makes this a great etruscan museum. They show artifacts found in the tombs. After having visited many empty tombs, it was nice to see what was in the tombs.

👍👍 Amazing town castle with a fabulous pasta making experience. This is by far one of the best tourist experiences I’ve had the pleasure of attending with my young family. The drive to the village is challenging with bends, chicanes and steep narrow passes. Beware as you drive the natural beauty of...

👍👍 I’m an illustrator interested in vintage children’s stories and this museum had such a wide variety of toys and art, it was a joy! The lady at the desk was lovely and very enthusiastic, she made the experience even more engaging, definitely recommended :)

Museum with Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan & Roman relics such as a rare chariot & bronze sculptures.

👍👍 Complimenti per la splendida struttura che ospita uno dei musei più belli ed interessanti per grandi e bambini, con animali e suoni che ne accompagnano l’esistenza dell’animale. Un museo istruttivo che rappresenta la fauna italiana e l’abitat dove vivono. Complimenti ancora

👍👍 Superb small museum, recreating 2000 years of the city's history. The museum is very small, but shows the remains of a Roman house (domus) found in the foundations of a modern building. The guides are very erudite and give many explanations about the history of the city. I highly recommend visiting...

👍 I think this old medieval jail cell turned torture museum was really interesting. I didn't seek it out nor have I ever been to one. I feel odd rating a torture Museum 5 Stars. Like, wowee these guys know their torture!!! I mean, I'm sure as far as torture history and torture device artifacts goes,...

👍👍 Well... I'll say it right away that although I'm "intrigued" by small thematic museums, I don't always come away enthusiastic. This is the case of the Museum of the Battle of Anghiari, which is located in the Palazzo del Mazzocco, symbol of Florentine power, which is placed high on the external faca...

👍 Mooie, goed bewaarde romeinse vila en romijnse olijfoliepers. Tevens badhuis met mooi mozaik. Gratis toegankelijk

👍👍 Molto interessante e istruttivo, non solo per chi ama la storia. Nota: l'addetto alla reception gentilissimo, ha sforato l'orario di apertura per permetterci la visita. Fantastico il castello e le mura.

👍👍 Gotta know the past to realize a better future, just visit it to have an idea about discrimination was 100/200 years ago. Something obout those obscenities are still present on our World and everybody should reflect on this. Talking bout The museum itself is well manteined and not too big. Is silent...

😐 Disappointing experience. Way too many people on the tour, so it was very impersonal. Tasting also needs to include better information on each of the wines being tasted. The wines are only identified initially when poured and it’s easy to lose track of which glass has which wine after all 4-5 wines...

👍 Un luogo diverso si respira la storia antica della Toscana. Poco fuori da Castellina in Chianti si raggiunge facilmente a piedi la necropoli che è posizionata su questa piccola cima chiamata Montecalvo. Le tombe etrusche sono posizionate nei quattro punti cardinali e sono accessibili, si possono vis...

Museum exploring the city's past, including cultural & religious history, with multimedia tours.