Number of state museums and similar institutions in Italy 1996-2022
The number of state museums, monuments, and archaeological areas in Italy rose significantly between 1996 and 2022. Whereas the country had 333 such cultural institutions in 1996, this figure rose to 455 in 2022, denoting an increase of five institutions over the previous year. Overall, the highest figure was recorded in 2017, when the number of state cultural institutions peaked at 490.