National Archaeological Museum of Paestum

The National Archaeological Museum of Paestum displays ancient artifacts, funerary items, and pottery discovered in local excavations and neighboring necropolises along the Sele River.

The museum opened on November 27, 1952, following construction delays during World War II, and underwent significant expansions in 1959 with the addition of the Metopes Hall.

The museum houses the Tomb of the Diver from 490 BC, containing rare ancient Greek funerary paintings that depict symposium scenes and a diving figure.

Located at Via Magna Grecia 919 in Capaccio, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 8:30 and 19:30, offering wheelchair accessible facilities.

The museum features a specially designed cella where visitors view ancient metopes from below, replicating the perspective of original Greek observers.

Location: Capaccio Paestum

Inception: 1952

Official opening: November 27, 1952

Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas

Opening Hours: Terça-feira-Domingo 08:30-19:30; Segunda-feira off; janeiro 1 off; dezembro 25 off

Phone: +390828811023

Email: pae@beniculturali.it

Website: http://museopaestum.beniculturali.it

GPS coordinates: 40.42339,15.00686

Latest update: May 13, 2025 11:28