The Civic Archaeological Museum was established in 1981 in the majestic Linguella Fortress and offers visitors an incredible journey across eleven centuries, as they explore the exceptional finds unearthed during excavations on Elba itself and in its waters. The archaeological area takes in the collection housed in the ancient Salt Warehouses, the Roman villa in […]
A French steamship which sank in the 19th century off the island of Elba and the story of the precious jewels, gems and ancient coins found on board. Learn about the incredible adventure of these submerged treasures, and how they were recovered, in this small museum in the heart of the historic centre of Capoliveri.
Visiting the MUM Museum is an authentic experience, where visitors will learn about the infinite bounty of the earth. It is also a starting point for extraordinary treks and adventures that will take you along the Granite Roads and ancient paths to discover an authentic, secret side of Elba.
A key building in the complex defensive structure commissioned by Cosimo de Medici, the fort is now also a museum, hosting collections of contemporary art, coins, paintings and documents.
The Archaeological Museum of the Mining District is located in Rio nell’Elba in a modern building under the evocative Barcocaio terrace, whose name derives from the word “barcochi,” meaning apricot trees in local dialect. The museum tells the story of the mining district on the eastern side of Elba from its origins in the Copper […]
The Civic Archaeological Museum in Marciana is Elba’s first museum, founded in 1968 and renovated in 2002. Like the other archaeological museums in Portoferraio and Rio nell’Elba, this museum is the result of a collaboration between the University, the Tuscan Archaeological Superintendency and the Town Council. It houses the island’s oldest finds, which have their […]
An authentic journey into the heart of Elba’s artistic and cultural history.
