The Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Eboli e della Media Valle del Sele, also called ManES, is an archaeological museum in Eboli, housed in the former convent of San Francesco. It brings together finds from Eboli and nearby municipalities, with a chronological route through the area’s ancient history. From Hotel Cristal Eboli, it is about a nine-minute walk.
- Location: Piazza San Francesco 1, in Eboli’s historic centre.
- Collection: Finds from Eboli, Campagna and Oliveto Citra, spanning prehistoric periods through the Roman era.
- Typical opening pattern: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Tickets: Full-price admission is €5.00 and the reduced ticket is €2.00 for ages 18–25.
What is the Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele?
The museum occupies the former convent of San Francesco, a building that dates to the 13th century and was extensively altered in the 16th century. It opened to the public in March 2000.
Its position in Eboli’s historic centre makes the museum part of the town’s older urban setting; a practical guide to Eboli town centre can help you place the visit among the area’s streets and landmarks.
What can you see in the collection?
The chronological displays trace settlement and burial practices across the Sele Valley, using finds from Eboli alongside examples from Campagna and Oliveto Citra. The exhibition route occupies four rooms and includes funerary furnishings and vessels.
Among the earliest material is evidence from the Upper Neolithic. The collection also includes Eneolithic tomb finds from Madonna della Catena associated with the Gaudo facies, followed by evidence from Bronze Age hill settlements. Bronze Age objects include Mycenaean-type pottery dated to the 11th century BCE.
Funerary objects from the Iron Age onward document continued occupation of Eboli into the Roman period. In antiquity, Eboli was known as Eburum and became a municipium. In the convent cloister, the Stele Eburina—a Roman marble inscribed stone—provides evidence of that civic status.
When is the museum open, and what do tickets cost?
The City of Eboli gives last admission at 18:30 and 13:00. Check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00–19:00
- Sunday: 9:00–13:30
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Full-price admission is €5.00 and the reduced ticket is €2.00 for people aged 18–25. Admission is free for minors under 18 and other eligible visitors. Tickets are purchased by POS, either at the terminal in the museum entrance hall or through the Musei Italiani platform; payment produces a QR code to show museum staff.
How do you get to the museum from central Eboli?
The address is Piazza San Francesco 1, in Eboli’s historic centre. If you are exploring the centre on foot, include the museum as a stop in that area rather than planning it as a separate out-of-town trip. For a separate Eboli landmark, planning a visit to Il Castelluccio offers another outing to consider.
What should you know about access and facilities?
The museum is accessible to people with motor disabilities. For questions about access or visit arrangements, you can contact the museum at 0828 332684 or drm-cam.eboli@cultura.gov.it.
FAQs
What is the museum’s full official name?
Its full name is Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Eboli e della Media Valle del Sele. It is also referred to as ManES.
Is the museum inside a historic building?
Yes. It is housed in the former convent of San Francesco, which dates to the 13th century and was extensively altered in the 16th century.
Does the collection include Roman-era material?
Yes. The displays document occupation into the Roman period, and the cloister contains the Stele Eburina, an inscribed Roman marble stone.