Regional Archaeological Museum
Museo Archeologico Regionale
A regional archaeological museum housed in a former army barracks, displaying finds from prehistory through the Roman period. Foundations of a Roman city gate tower can be seen underground.
The museum occupies the former Caserma Challant barracks in the northwest of the old town. It traces the history of the Aosta Valley by period, from the Neolithic and the Salassi tribe to the founding of the Roman city, with a city model, Roman sculpture and a coin collection. The basement preserves the foundations of the northwest corner gate tower of Roman Augusta Praetoria. The displays are modest in size, so the museum is a good place to learn the background before visiting the Roman sites. It lies about 300 meters northwest of Piazza Émile Chanoux and is often included in a combined ticket with the Roman sites. Check the official website for details.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Cryptoporticus of Aosta
- Aosta Cathedral
- Piazza Émile Chanoux
- Roman Theatre of Aosta
- Porta Praetoria
- Collegiata di Sant'Orso
- Arch of Augustus
- Megalithic Area of Saint-Martin-de-Corléans