Museo Regionale di Terrasini - Palazzo d'Aumale

The Museo Regionale di Storia Naturale e mostra permanente del carretto siciliano is situated near the Praiola beach in Terrasini, a municipality in the province of Palermo. This location offers visitors the opportunity to combine a visit to the museum with a day at the beach, making it an ideal destination for those interested in both culture and relaxation.

Historical Building Housing the Museum

The museum, established under the L.R 17/91 and initially named "Museo del carretto e naturalistico di Terrasini", has been housed in the "Palazzo d'Aumale" since 2001. This 19th-century building adds a historical dimension to the museum, enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Naturalistic Collection of the Museum

The museum boasts a substantial naturalistic collection, which includes over 500,000 objects of various nature and typology. These range from paleontology, malacology, entomology, ornithology, to mineralogy and geology. This extensive collection makes it one of the largest naturalistic museums in Italy, offering a comprehensive insight into the natural world.