Museo Arqueológico de Sagunto
Housed in the Casa del Mestre Peña, a 14th-15th-century building in the heart of the Jewish quarter, it gathers Iberian and Roman finds from Arse-Saguntum. It holds the finest Latin epigraphy collection in the Valencia region, plus an Iberian bull and a Hellenistic female head. Admission is free.
The Casa del Mestre Peña, a 14th-15th-century house in the middle of the Jewish quarter, holds the Museo Arqueológico de Sagunto. Inside, it tells the story of Arse-Saguntum, the Iberian and Roman city that Sagunto grew out of.
What you'll see
The collection brings together Iberian and Roman finds, and its strongest piece is the lapidary: the finest Latin epigraphy collection in the Valencia region, slabs whose inscriptions put names and trades to people who lived here two thousand years ago. Among the sculptures, an Iberian bull and a Hellenistic female head stand out.
Planning your visit
Admission is free, so it's an easy stop on a day around the upper old town, on the way to the Roman theatre and the castle. If you're putting together a trip near València, it fits into any list of free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
Is entry to the Archaeological Museum of Sagunto free?
Yes, entry is free.
What can you see at the Archaeological Museum of Sagunto?
It brings together Iberian and Roman finds from Arse-Saguntum and holds the best Latin lapidary collection in the Valencian Community, as well as an Iberian bull and a Hellenistic-style female head.
Where is the Archaeological Museum of Sagunto?
It is in the Casa del Mestre Peña, a 14th-15th-century building in the heart of the Jewish Quarter.
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