If you go to Perugia intending to visit a number of museums, you won’t be disappointed. There are many to choose from. Here’s a sampling:

* Museo Archeological Nazionale dell’Umbria (National Archaeological Museum) is located in an old convent and features a wide array of archaeological finds dating back to 16 BC. The remains are chiefly from the Bronze and Iron ages. There are also Etruscan remains from the Villanova period and gifts from the Hellenic period, like weapons, vases and urns. The museum is open year-round daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

*The Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria was founded in 1863 and was recently re-opened after extensive restoration and re-hanging of many works. This museum features an exhibition organization that features art displayed in chronological order for ease of discovery. It highlights primarily paintings which originated in Umbria from the Middle Ages to present day. Located in the old town centre, the museum is open year-round everyday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

*If sculpture is your thing, head for the Accademia delle Belle Arti, which houses an important collection of more than 360 sculptures, as well as paintings from artists working in Umbria in the 19th and 20th centuries and a collection of drawings and engravings from the 16th Century to the 20th. The museum is located in a gorgeous building in the old town centre.

If you want to visit a number of attractions, get one of the city museum cards.   The 1-day version is only 0.50 more than the Galleria Nazionale's entry fee.  In 2008, it gave access to  the Galleria, the Etruscan Well (Pozzo Etrusco), the Museo Archeological, the two Collegios on the Corso Vannucci, the Palazzos Baldeschi and Penna and a few more.  Terrific value.