About
The Regional Archaeological Museum Pietro Griffo, also known as the Museo Archeologico Regionale Pietro Griffo, is found in Contrada San Nicola in Agrigento, on the island of Sicily. It is a museum for anyone wanting to understand the ancient city of Akragas before walking among its ruins.
What you will see
The collection gathers a broad range of artifacts from the ancient city of Akragas and the surrounding areas of the Agrigento province. Many of the objects come from the Valley of the Temples, the famous archaeological zone just below the town, and from other sites across the province. Seeing these finds indoors gives useful context to the monuments you will later visit outside.
Why visit
- It offers a fuller picture of daily and civic life in ancient Akragas than the stones alone can give.
- It links the objects to the wider archaeology of the province, so you see more than a single site.
- It makes a sensible first or second stop for visitors planning to explore the Valley of the Temples.
Because the museum is set in the town rather than among the ruins, it also works well as a quieter part of a day spent in Agrigento, and it suits both those with a deep interest in archaeology and those who simply want to know more about the place they are visiting.
Getting there and contact
The museum is at Contrada San Nicola, 12, 92100 Agrigento AG, Italy. For current information before your visit, you can call +39 0922 401565.
