Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

Q: What is the museum's most famous work?

The Riace Bronzes, two full-size Greek bronze warriors discovered in the sea off Calabria in 1972, are the museum's greatest treasures. They're among the finest surviving ancient Greek bronzes.

Q: Where is the museum?

The Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia is in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It documents the Greek colonies (Magna Graecia) that flourished in southern Italy from the 8th century BC.

Q: What else does the collection hold?

Beyond the bronzes, the museum holds Greek pottery, terracottas, and jewelry from archaeological sites across Calabria. These objects illuminate daily life in the ancient Greek colonies.

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Visitor Information

Museum Address

Piazza de Nava 26, 89123 Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Ticket Prices

€8-10

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Featured Artists

1 artists in database

1Ancient Greek (Unknown)2 works

This museum in southern Italy houses the Riace Bronzes, two of the finest surviving Greek bronze statues. Discovered by a scuba diver in 1972, these 5th-century BCE warriors are among the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia in Reggio Calabria, Italy houses 2 masterpieces in our database, including works by Ancient Greek (Unknown). Notable works include Riace Warrior B and Riace Warrior A.

Famous Works at Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

Browse 2 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.

Sculpture

Riace Warrior B

Ancient Greek (Unknown), -450

Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia, Reggio Calabria

Visiting Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

The Riace Bronzes, two full-size Greek bronze warriors discovered in the sea off Calabria in 1972, are the museum's greatest treasures. They're among the finest surviving ancient Greek bronzes.

The Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia is in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It documents the Greek colonies (Magna Graecia) that flourished in southern Italy from the 8th century BC.

Beyond the bronzes, the museum holds Greek pottery, terracottas, and jewelry from archaeological sites across Calabria. These objects illuminate daily life in the ancient Greek colonies.

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Please note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.

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