National Archaeological Museum of Metaponto

The National Archaeological Museum of Metaponto in Basilicata, Italy, houses artifacts from the ancient Greek colony of Metapontum and the surrounding Magna Graecia region. Its holdings document local Greek urban life through pottery, sculpture and archaeological finds.

Displays include ceramics, architectural fragments and small finds recovered from excavations in the Metapontum area, arranged to illustrate the colony’s material culture and Greek-era history. The museum provides context for the nearby archaeological remains.

The museum was established to gather, conserve and present finds from systematic excavations of the Metapontum site and other sites in the region, assembling material from different periods of Greek occupation and later eras.

Located in the area of Metaponto on the Ionian coast of Basilicata, the museum is close to the archaeological park and the visible remains of ancient structures such as the nearby temple ruins.

• Collection focus: The museum's collection centres on the ancient Greek colony of Metapontum and its surrounding archaeological area, with pottery, sculpture and everyday objects on display.
• Nearby site: The archaeological park with the nearby Temple of the Tavole Palatine lies a short distance from the museum and complements the museum displays of finds from the region.