Musei civici di Bevagna

The Civic Museums of Bevagna occupy Palazzo Lepri and preserve archaeological finds, medieval documents and paintings from the town and its churches.

Why it matters

The museum brings together different strands of Bevagna's history, from ancient Mevania to its medieval commune and later artistic traditions. Objects recovered from the town and works transferred from local churches connect the collection with the historic centre.

What to notice

The archaeological section presents finds from the archaic, Republican and Imperial periods. The documentary collection includes medieval parchments. The picture gallery contains works by Dono Doni, Andrea Camassei, Ascensidonio Spacca and other painters. A section also commemorates Bevagna figures including the entomologist Filippo Silvestri and the Mattoli family.

Context and history

The civic museum opened in Palazzo Lepri in 1996 as part of a project to develop the building as a cultural centre. Palazzo Lepri had served as Bevagna's town hall. The museum combines archaeological material, documents and paintings from churches in the area, preserving objects that help interpret the town's monuments and civic history.