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Museums, Basilicata

Museums in Basilicata

In Basilicata we have listed 131 museums; the most detailed page is Metaponto National Archaeological Museum (Bernalda).

Most are in the province of Potenza (74) and the province of Matera (57).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (80% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (20% of dated places).

Of these, 19 list opening hours and 2 have free entry.

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  • 33with photo
  • 68with description
  • 19with opening hours
  • 7free entry
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Museums in Basilicata: frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Basilicata?

Our atlas lists 131 museums in Basilicata. The province with the most museums is Potenza (74).

What are the most important museums in Basilicata?

Based on how much information is available (description, photos, visitor info), the standouts are Metaponto National Archaeological Museum (Bernalda), National Archaeological Museum of Melfi (Melfi) and Museo archeologico nazionale della Basilicata (Potenza).

Which museums in Basilicata can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) is listed for National Archaeological Museum of Melfi (Melfi), Museo archeologico nazionale della Basilicata (Potenza), Museo nazionale della Siritide (Policoro) (Policoro), Museo nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri (Grumento Nova) and Museo archeologico nazionale di Muro Lucano (Muro Lucano) and 2 more. Always check the conditions on the official website.

Which museums in Basilicata have opening hours listed?

19 out of 131 have opening hours (source: OpenStreetMap), including Metaponto National Archaeological Museum (Bernalda), National Archaeological Museum of Melfi (Melfi) and Museo archeologico nazionale della Basilicata (Potenza). Hours can change: check before you go.