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Museum · Palermo, Sicília
Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonino Salinas
One of Italy's main archaeological museums, in the former convent of the Olivella, with the metopes from the temples of Selinunte and Punic, Greek and Roman pieces from Sicily.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonino Salinas
The Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonino Salinas occupies the former convent of the Filippini fathers of the Olivella, in central Palermo, and is named after the archaeologist who directed it in the 19th century. It is one of the richest archaeological collections in Italy, with pieces from all over Sicily.
The highlight is the metopes from the temples of Selinunte, a Greek city in the southwest of the island: stone reliefs from the 6th and 5th centuries BC with mythological scenes, such as Perseus cutting off Medusa's head. There is also the Palermo Stone, an Egyptian fragment with a list of pharaohs, lion heads that served as spouts in the temple of Himera, bronzes, ceramics and Phoenician and Punic inscriptions.
The building has two cloisters with fountains and plants. The visit helps to understand the Greek and Punic past of the island before heading to Agrigento or Selinunte.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2 hours.
Best time
On a weekday, at any time. It's a good refuge for midday in summer.
How to get there
It is located on the Piazza Olivella, about a 5‑minute walk from the Teatro Massimo and 10 minutes from the Quattro Canti.
Tip
Check the weekly closing day. If you're going to Agrigento or Selinunte, visit it beforehand: the metopes and pieces here complement what you'll see at the sites.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo Archeologico Regionale Antonino Salinas
What to see at Museo Salinas?
The metopes from the temples of Selinunte, the lion heads from Himera, the Palermo Stone and the Punic collection.
Is it worth it for someone going to Agrigento?
Yes. The museum shows pieces from across Greek Sicily and helps understand the temples before seeing the ruins.
How much time should you allow?
Between 1.5 and 2 hours.