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The Night of Museums is an international event involving museums around the world and organized by ICOM (International Council of Museums). During this special night, participating museums, archaeological sites, and monuments open their doors for free or at reduced prices, offering a wide range of exciting activities and events. It's an extraordinary opportunity to explore the permanent collections of museums, as well as admire temporary exhibitions and participate in performances, concerts, guided tours (often organized by Hermes Sicily Tours, visit the Hermes Sicily special events page to see if we have something planned) and interactive workshops.
This year, Siracusa and Ragusa are preparing to amaze visitors with a series of exciting initiatives during the Night of Museums 2024. From ancient archaeological treasures to artistic masterpieces, including engaging cultural events, these cities are ready to offer an unforgettable experience to all those who wish to discover the cultural heritage of Sicily.
Ready to immerse yourself in art and history? Browse the list of events we have prepared for you, and get ready to experience a magical evening during the Night of Museums 2024 in Siracusa and Ragusa!
Note: Below we republish the events communicated by archaeological parks, superintendencies, and municipalities. For any detailed information or updates, it is necessary to refer to the contacts indicated in the posters. The publication on this blog is for informational purposes only.
For 2024 the "Night of Museums" is scheduled for Saturday, May 18.
Night of Museums 2024 in Siracusa
Open Regional Museums
Paolo Orsi Archaeological Museum: on Saturday, May 18, the museum will be open until 11:00 PM (last entry at 10:00 PM) with a symbolic ticket of 1 €. In addition to the museum's collections, it will also be possible to visit the exhibition dedicated to the Mycenaeans.
More information about the initiative: Siracusa Archaeological Park
Open Civic Museums
The municipal cultural department has announced the evening opening of the following museums in Siracusa with a reduced entrance fee of 1 €. The museums will be open from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
- Sicilian Puppet Museum
- Wunderkammer
- Cinema Museum and Remo Romeo Collection
- Archimedes and Leonardo Museum
For information about the civic museums: Comune di Siracusa
Night of Museums 2024 in Ragusa
In the province of Ragusa, the Regional Archaeological Park of Kamarina and Cava d'Ispica has announced the special evening opening of the following monuments:
Kamarina Archaeological Museum
Ibleo Archaeological Museum of Ragusa
Parco Forza in Cava d'Ispica
Convent of the Cross - Scicli
The sites will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at a symbolic cost of 1 €.
More information about the initiative: Kamarina and Cava Ispica Archaeological Park
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The archaeological museum "Paolo Orsi" of Syracuse is one of the most important institutions in Italy concerning the archaeology of Greek colonies in Italy. The museum was founded at the end of the 19th century in the premises of the superintendence for cultural heritage in Piazza Duomo in Syracuse but, due to the vastness of the collections, it was later moved to a new location in the Neapolis district, nestled among the archaeological area containing the Greek theater, the Ear of Dionysius, and the Catacombs of San Giovanni. Today, the museum also houses the management of the archaeological park of Syracuse. Inside, there are over 27,000 artifacts ranging from the Paleolithic to the late Roman and early Christian periods. The collections mainly focus on Syracuse and its subcolonies (Eloro, Akrai, Kamarina, Kasmene), but there are also exhibits from other Sicilian locations such as Agrigento and Gela, and a large section is dedicated to Sicilian Bronze Age and the cultures of Castelluccio, Thapsos, and Pantalica. The Paolo Orsi Museum has 6 sectors, 5 of which are currently open to the public, in addition to the vault containing one of the most important numismatic collections in the world. Like many museums, a visit can take several hours, and it is certainly useful to rely on a private guide or group tour to discover the main peculiarities of the museum. Below, however, we want to list some of the must-see artifacts of the museum. They are all artifacts of great interest for their artistic level or their own peculiarities, listed not in order of importance - it would be difficult to rank them! - but in order of display within the various sectors of the museum.
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During the first semester of 2024, the rock-cut oratory of the Crocifisso di Lentini (SR) will reopen to visitors for monthly guided tours. We have received and republish on our blog the information regarding the scheduled openings.
