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Collections and Displays

MArTA houses the legacies of men and women who lived in Southern Italy from the Palaeolithic Period to the Middle Ages.

Discover our collections and displays
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Our masterpieces

Gold artefacts (Ori di Taranto), the Tomb of the Athlete from Taranto, the Venuses of Parabita, Zeus from Ugento. Discover the treasures housed at the MArTA.

Admire our masterpieces
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Opening times

Admissions and opening times, prices and discount tickets for visiting MArTA.

Plan your visit

Rooted in the Future

National Archaeological Museum of Taranto

The MArTA displays the history of Southern Italy
and the roots of its culture through the objects that belonged to the people who inhabited this area.
Come visit them to discover our past and relive the stories that forged our present
and prepare us to become men and women of the future.

MArTA’s history

Events calendar

12 luglio
In constant search of beauty

In constant search of beauty

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Expressions of creativity between past, present and future

21 giugno
Melodies from the Ancient World: A Journey Through the Music and Instruments of the City of Taras

Melodies from the Ancient World: A Journey Through the Music and Instruments of the City of Taras

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International Music Day

17 giugno
Roberta Bayley: The Ramones, CBGB’s and New York City

Roberta Bayley: The Ramones, CBGB’s and New York City

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Photo Exhibition

14 giugno
Baths in the Roman Empire

Baths in the Roman Empire

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Thematic Focus

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