Museums

Elba is an island rich in history, so there are many museums with interesting testimonies of the past. There are numerous findings in Elba, from prehistoric times. Even testimonials and remains of Etruscan and Roman were found, which are now in the archaeological museums of Elba.

The past tells us of mining activities on the west side and the east side, it has already exploited the Etruscans in ancient times, then by the Romans and later by the Pisan. The mines of the eastern side of Elba are closed since 1981, but they offer the possibility to visit the mines by guides, while the typical granite quarries have reduced their production on the west side.
Very beautiful are the walks along the roads of granite, on which you can see old artifacts that were created with great skill. The Archaeological Museum of Elba is worth a visit for fans. Here you can book tours.

Recent history has left us quite important traces of the Napoleonic period. Thank his exile on Elba, you can admire two beautiful villas in which he lived. The National Museum of Napoleonic Residences consists of two villas (Villa San Martino and Villa dei Mulini), which are located in Portoferraio. They are the main places where the Emperor Napoleon stayed in exile.

Seamuseum

Seamuseum

It houses the Polluce’s treasure, found offshore Capo Calvo, on Elba.

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Museum of napoleonic relics

Museum of napoleonic relics

Small museum next to Chiesa della Misericordia in Portoferraio

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Pinacoteca Foresiana

Pinacoteca Foresiana

It houses the Elban intellectual Mario Foresi’s art private collection, given to Portoferraio.

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Foresiana Library

Foresiana Library

It houses more than 20.000 books, including those donated by Napoleon and by the intellectual Mario Foresi to Portoferraio commun.

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Agricultural Museum

Agricultural Museum

It houses around 250 relics and ancient tools that show the farm activity on Elba.

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Rural art Museum

Rural art Museum

It’s located in Marciana and it stores finds of Elban rural culture.

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Mineral Museum Alfeo Ricci

Mineral Museum Alfeo Ricci

The village of Capoliveri is the home for fabulous specimens of Elba minerals, which were collected by Alfeo Ricci.

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Museo Archeologico di Rio nell’Elba

Museo Archeologico di Rio nell’Elba

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