Museo archeologico nazionale di Muro Lucano
State archaeological museum in the 16th-century seminary of Muro Lucano, with finds from north-western Basilicata. Free admission.
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About the museum
The Museo archeologico nazionale di Muro Lucano opened in 2003 in the former bishop's seminary, a 16th-century building that belongs to the monumental complex with the cathedral, the episcopal palace and the curia, near the castle in the upper part of the town. The seminary dates from 1565 and is considered the oldest in the region.
The project came about through collaboration between the peripheral bodies of the Ministry of Culture, the Region of Basilicata and the Curia, which granted the use of the building. The museum is now run by the Direzione regionale Musei nazionali della Basilicata (Regional Directorate of National Museums of Basilicata).
The rooms present archaeological material from north-western Basilicata in four sections: the settlement of Baragiano, with a reconstructed stretch of an archaic necropolis; the Lucanian phase, with finds from the ancient centre of Raia San Basilio and from the Hellenistic sanctuary of Fontana Bona in Ruoti; Romanisation, with material from the Roman villas of the area and their mosaics; and a section devoted to the work of the archaeologist.
Highlights
- Reconstructed archaic necropolis of Baragiano with grave goods
- Finds from the ancient centre of Raia San Basilio
- Materials from the Hellenistic sanctuary of Fontana Bona (Ruoti)
- Mosaics from the Roman villas of the area
- Section devoted to the profession of the archaeologist
Permanent exhibition
- Archeologia del territorio nord-occidentale della Basilicata – Four sections: Baragiano, the Lucanian phase, Romanisation and the work of the archaeologist.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- Ministero della Cultura – Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Basilicata
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,442
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum listing indicates access for people with disabilities and a lift.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Educational activities and guided tours are offered. |
