A famous art and archaeological museum in Padua, founded in the mid-19th century between 1865 and 1870, houses a rich collection of Roman and pre-Roman legacies, along with many works of art from the 14th and 18th centuries. It also houses many valuable artifacts donated by the wealthy merchant Nicholas Bottacin. The museum contains a section dedicated to the medieval period. The museum uses interactive and multimedia means to display and clarify ideas for visitors.