The “Franco Libero Belgiorno” Civic Museum

The “Franco Libero Belgiorno” Civic Museum, established in the 1950s and housed in the evocative Palazzo della Cultura in Modica, holds one of the most important archaeological and historical collections in the Hyblean territory. The collections, mainly from the excavations in Cava Ispica, cover a time span from prehistory to the Middle Ages and include ceramics, votive objects, coins, utensils and religious artefacts, thus offering a complete and fascinating picture of the life and culture of the territory’s ancient populations. The museum is named after Modican archaeologist Franco Libero Belgiorno, a key figure in the promotion of excavations and the protection of local heritage. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and educational activities for schools and visitors, establishing itself as a fundamental point of reference for the culture and history of Modica and the entire Hyblean area.