Things to see · Museums
Provincial Archaeological Museum of Potenza
Potenza (Potenza)
Provincial Archaeological Museum of Potenza is in Potenza, province of Potenza. Opening hours: Opening hours vary: check before visiting (usually weekday mornings). Admission: Usually free; temporary exhibitions may differ.
- Usually free; temporary exhibitions may differ.
- Opening hours vary: check before visiting (usually weekday mornings).
About this place
The Provincial Archaeological Museum of Potenza is one of the oldest museums in the region and tells the story of the peoples of ancient Lucania, from the Metaponto coast to the mountains of northern Basilicata.
What to see
• The archaeological route on the first floor, dedicated to the three great communities of ancient Lucania: Enotri, Greci and Lucani, from the Archaic age to the Romanisation.
• The terracotta frieze from Braida di Vaglio, one of the most remarkable pieces in the collection.
• Temporary exhibitions on the ground floor and the second floor.
• Next to the museum is the Pinacoteca provinciale (Provincial Art Gallery).
How to visit
The museum is on via Lazio, in the northern part of the city. The staff often organise guided tours. Opening times change through the year, so it is best to call ahead on 0971 444833.
Useful information
• Captions are in Italian only.
• To complete the picture, the historic centre is home to the Dinu Adamesteanu National Archaeological Museum.
