"The Remaining Body" at the National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia

The National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia hosts "The Remaining Body. The prothesis in the Etruscan urn of Civitavecchia and contemporary echoes", an exhibition that connects archaeology and contemporary art through funerary representation.

The exhibition will be inaugurated on 29 May 2026 at 17:30. It is displayed on the museum's third floor, which will partially reopen to the public for the event ahead of a full reopening scheduled for autumn.

What to see

• Main highlight: a rare urn from the Ceretan funerary tradition depicting a reclining male figure on a kline, restored and examined diagnostically before its museum display.
• Contemporary dialogue: four works by Massimo Luccioli collected under the title “From Cosmic Ashes”, curated by Martina Corgnati.
• Key themes: death, memory, symbolic continuity and the languages of remembrance across past and present.

Curators and context

The exhibition is curated by Lara Anniboletti and Alessandro Mandolesi, with contributions from Martina Corgnati. It is part of the activities of the Regional Directorate of National Museums of Lazio.

Practical information

• Inauguration: 29 May 2026, 17:30
• Venue: National Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia, third floor
• Access: the museum will partially reopen for the event; for opening times, tickets and guided visits consult the museum's official channels.

The exhibition offers visitors a chance to see how ancient funerary symbols continue to resonate through contemporary artistic languages, prompting reflection on the relationship between body, memory and transcendence. For updated visitor information, contact the museum directly.