The story of the museum began in 1973 with the chance discovery of an old abandoned water well used as a dumping ground for waste from the furnaces. Excavations of the area, which began in 1975 and ended in 2007, brought to light a large number of pottery fragments, which are now visible in the museum.
Opened in 1983, the museum was enhanced two years later with an archaeological section; since 2008, it has been housed in its present location in Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
The museum collection includes around 1200 ceramics, dating from the late 13th century to the 18th century. The most important piece is a bowl dating back to 1509, which, due to its red pigment decoration, has acquired the name of “Rosso di Montelupo” (Red of Montelupo).
MONTELUPO CERAMICS MUSEUM
The story of the museum began in 1973 with the chance discovery of an old abandoned water well used as a dumping ground for waste from the furnaces. Excavations of the area, which began in 1975 and ended in 2007, brought to light a large number of pottery fragments, which are now visible in the museum.
Opened in 1983, the museum was enhanced two years later with an archaeological section; since 2008, it has been housed in its present location in Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
The museum collection includes around 1200 ceramics, dating from the late 13th century to the 18th century. The most important piece is a bowl dating back to 1509, which, due to its red pigment decoration, has acquired the name of “Rosso di Montelupo” (Red of Montelupo).
