Ecomuseum of Alabaster
The Ecomuseum of Alabaster was created as part of a project aimed at enhancing this unique craft that characterises Volterra.
The museum houses evidence of the processing and trade of alabaster, which for centuries formed the foundation of Volterra’s economy. The stone has been known and worked since Etruscan times, but it was only from the 18th century that a true industry emerged.
The exhibition is divided into three sections, the first of which explains the origins of alabaster and the characteristics of its processing, including a reconstruction of an old workshop where pole lathes were once used to shape the stone.
The second section recounts the history of alabaster working from Etruscan times to the modern era; here, visitors can admire Etruscan urns, medieval capitals, and vases and decorations from the 18th century to today.
The final section, instead, offers generous space to alabaster artworks and the history of design from the 20th century to the present.
Opening hours
| from March 10th to November 2nd | Visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 10.00-18.30 |
| from November 3rd to March 9th | Visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | 10.00-16.00 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 10.00-18.30 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
Prices
| Single ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Full price | € 10,00 |
| Concession | € 8,00 |
| Groups | € 6,00 |
Volterra Card
Valid for 72h
With this cumulative ticket, it is possible to access all the museums in the Volterra Museums circuit (Civic Art Gallery, Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, Alabaster Ecomuseum, Palace of the Priors, Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, Roman Theatre and Etruscan Acropolis).
| Ticket | Price | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | € 23,00 | |
| Standard concession | € 18,00 | Young people (ages 6–25), over 65s, university students, Touring Club or FAI members |
| Family concession | € 32,00 | Young people (ages 6–18) accompanied by one or two adults, up to a maximum of 5 peopl |
| Group concession | € 12,00 | Groups of visitors (minimum 10 people) |
| School concession | € 6,00 | Students on school trips accompanied by teachers (teachers free of charge) |
Free admission:children up to 6 years of age, residents of the Municipality of Volterra, local students, people with disabilities and their companions, tour guides, journalists, teachers accompanying school groups, ICOM members.
