Museo Medievale Borbonico
Salle
The Bourbon Medieval Museum is located in the interiors of the Castle of Salle. The Museum preserves in its rooms various fabrics, upholstery, sacred vestments and paintings from the ancient town of Salle and the Abruzzo territory.
Museo Geopaleontologico Alto Aventino
Palena
The High Aventine Geopaleontological Museum is located inside the top floor of the Ducal Castle. The structure was opened to the public in 2001, and presents the paleoenvironmental and paleontological aspects of the territory. The Sala Palena is very interesting, where exhibits from the myocenical deposit of Capo di Fiume are exhibited. Currently, the museum exhibition is open to the public and guided tours are also organized by reservation.
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Ateleta
The Museum of Peasant Civilization is located inside the building of the town hall of Ateleta, located in Piazza Carolina. It was established in 1987 with the aim of preserving and presenting the national heritage of the area. The Museum houses a large collection of objects, tools and photos, which represent the testimonies of the past.
Museo Civico
Sulmona
The Civic Museum of Sulmona is located inside the Palazzo dell'Annunziata. It was built in 1500 and covers ten rooms. In the first four rooms we find archaeological objects. Instead, the Art Gallery, located inside the museum, occupies six rooms. All the furniture in the room is very nice with furniture from the period. It houses a large collection of works ranging from the 13th to the 18th century. Among the artists we can certainly mention Giovanni da Sulomna, Giuseppe Simonelli and numerous others of the past centuries. Admission to the museum is free of charge.
Cattedrale di San Panfilo
Sulmona
It is the cathedral Church of the Diocese of Sulmona-Valva and was built in 1075. Initially, it was dedicated to Santa Maria, then, undergoing a couple of transformations in the twelfth century it was dedicated to the Patron Saint of Sulmona, San Panfilo from which it also took its name. In 1706 it was renovated in Baroque style due to an earthquake that struck it.
Museo della Transumanza e del Costume Abruzzese Molisano
Sulmona
The Museum of Transhumance and Costume of Abruzzo Molise is located at the Santissima Annunziata complex built in 1320. The Museum is divided into four sections: archaeology, medieval - modern times, the Roman Domus Hall and the Museum of Folk Costume. These sections contain sculptures, paintings, goldsmith art and popular costumes from the 12th to the 18th century.
Museo "In Situ"
Sulmona
The In Situ Museum is located in the municipality of Sulmona. It is located inside the Palazzo della Santissima, which dates back to the fifteenth century. The Museum presents archaeological finds and popular art and culture to the public. In addition, it offers a large collection of prehistoric archaeological objects.
Raccolta "O. Recchione"
Palena
The Collection of the famous painter Oreste Recchione (1841-1904), houses about fifty paintings made by the artist himself. Recchioni was one of the most appreciated artists of the 800. The collection can be visited only by reservation.
Museo dell'Arte e della Tecnologia Confettiera
Sulmona
The Museum of Art and Technology Confettiera is located at the Pelino Confetti Factory and was created by Olindo Pelino. The factory presents in the machine rooms, relics, rare and precious objects. The museum also holds the recognition diplomas obtained in world exhibitions from the 800 to the present day. In 1992, the museum was declared a national monument.
Museo Diocesano
Sulmona
The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art exhibits works that date from the twelfth century until the 18th century. It is located at the former Convent of Santa Chiara founded in 1269. The works present are both by famous artists and unknown artists.