Over the years, following additional acquisitions of materials derived from excavations conducted in various areas of the Irpinia territory, the structure has significantly enriched itself, becoming the emblem of the historical-archaeological importance that Irpinia holds within the context of Campanian cultural sites, thus establishing itself as an essential initial stop for those wishing to approach the knowledge of this territory and its history. The Irpino Museum of Avellino is divided into several rooms, each dedicated to an area of origin, including the Zigarelli collection itself, which can be defined as a collection of Iron Age materials, largely originating from the upper valley of the Ofanto River, along with other groups of materials of uncertain provenance.
Irpino Museum, current arrangement
The current arrangement is the result of a choice that reconciles two fundamental elements: the chronological sequence (from Prehistory to the late Roman Age) of the materials and their original context of provenance; this path, therefore, despite being about thirty years old, allows for an easy visit and enjoyment of the structure and its assets, consistently with the current needs of archaeology and ancient history, which strongly emphasize, in the dissemination of scientific knowledge, the concepts of documentary sources and the contextualization of the documentary materials themselves.
Together with the Provincial Library Scipione and Giulio Capone and the Provincial Art Gallery, recently established in the Bourbon Prison, it constitutes one of the most significant cultural hubs of our territory and thus stands at the center of the enhancement and communication needs that every cultural site inherently brings.
The Irpino Museum of Avellino offers a vast and rich documentation on the various settlement phases that our territory witnessed from prehistoric times to the late Roman age. It is located in a neo-rationalist architectural building, designed by architect Francesco Fariello, winner of a national ideas competition in 1951. The structure stands on the site once occupied by the Bourbon-era Botanical Garden, as still evidenced today by the rich adjoining garden.
The Museum occupies the entire ground floor of the building, covering a total area of about 2000 square meters, including the large internal courtyard, and is housed in a multifunctional structure, which also contains other public services such as the Provincial Library, Provincial Media Library, and Network Center.
Information about the Irpino Museum of Avellino
Corso Europa, 251; branch location: Piazza d’ Armi snc, 83100 Avellino
Tel: 0975861511
Source: MIBACT
