Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943

This was the most unexpected absolute incredible display I have ever seen. This place looks abandoned, but keep making your way to the museum. The displays replicating Sicily during the war are amazing! So well done..Battle plans, you name it it's here....And 2 €? I would have paid 10€! It will take you a good two hours to go through it. So much to read and explore! Well done!!

I was enthralled around every corner—there are so many types of exhibits that engage the visitor in different ways. There are immersive moments where you are part of Sicilian life before and after the war. There are animated maps that compress the invasion into just two minutes so you can see the 5 army’s movements. You can be with the Italians defending a pillbox (or be in front of it!). There’s artifacts, noises, voices, names, uniforms, dioramas, diagrams and more. All five armies are represented. The museum is HUGE though it looks small and unassuming from the outside. We spent over 3 hours there and could have spent more time. There are many signs in English along with the Italian. You can also get an audio guide included in the entrance fee. Easy walk from the Duomo of about 25 minutes most of it along the wide level path by the railroad tracks. ADA accessible throughout. Parking at the paid lot or on the street. Clean inside and out. I was also glad to see a school group on a field trip, though they went through quickly, I hope they got something out of it.

I visited here today on behalf of the 61st Highland Anti Tank Regiment descendants group. The regiment was attached to the 51st Highland Division during the second world war. The museum is excellent although I had to translate much of the content into English so I could understand. For anyone who is a descendant for the regiments mentioned in the museum like myself I would highly recommend a visit.

Incredible Museum that goes very in depth on the Allied Invasion of Sicily during World War Two. Everything about this museum is first class. Authentic uniforms and weapons to interact displays that very detailed. I cannot recommend this place enough. A fantastic way to spend your afternoon in Catania

What a great place to visit. It's a hidden gem. Well worth the price and it's bigger than it looks. I was taken back my the wax works inside as of all the Museums I have visited about WWII, I have never seen anything like them before. They are outstanding. Simply well worth going to.

Weird but worth a visit. Everything is presented from an almost anti-Allied-forces point of view. Several worthwhile exhibits and informational panels, and it’s much bigger than it looks from the outside. Plan on spending a couple of hours if you enjoy WWII history.

A very interesting museum for World War II history buffs. Many monuments and interesting exhibitions. A bit neglected but overall nice. The ticket price is 5 euros so it's also ok. I recommend!

A very well curated museum telling the story of Sicily during WWII with an emphasis on the events of Operation Husky. Excellent immersive experience on arrival

We have done many WW2 museums this year, this was the first one in Italy. It did not disappoint in highlighting a part of WW2 you hear little about in the U.K. a mix of live size displays, model battle scenes, films and wax figures the history of the invasion of Sicily is told. Very good, maybe a bit too much text in Italian.

Awesome. An excellent museum. Tons of explanatory material. A very interesting subject. We spent 1-1/2 hours here. You could easily spend more time. €6 for 2

One of the better museums we have visited. Initially you are introduced to a village scene, both before and after an 'interactive' bombing raid. Lots of good dioramas from both sides of the conflict. Mostly Italian signs so have an e-translator handy.