Tue – Sun
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Last admission 7:30 p.m.
In 1932, during the construction of the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria, a large Hellenistic necropolis was discovered.
The tombs, dating from the 4th to the 2nd century BCE, vary in type — from simple tile-built graves to elaborate brick burial chambers.
On this exhibition level, visitors will also find the Lapidarium, featuring monumental inscriptions, architectural fragments, and finds from Greek and Roman cities across Calabria.
This floor also hosts temporary exhibitions, enhancing the museum experience with thematic and interdisciplinary displays.
Around one hundred tombs, dating from the 4th to the 2nd century BCE, were discovered during the construction of the museum’s foundations.
They tell the story of life and death in Hellenistic Rhegion.
Some grave goods found within the burials are on display on Level D.
The visitor service for the necropolis is managed by the Reggio Calabria Volunteers of the Touring Club Italiano, who are present on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, and also on the first Sunday of each month in the afternoon.
The Lapidarium houses inscriptions, marble bases, capitals, columns, and decorative fragments from public and private buildings across Calabria.
This collection began to take shape in 1882, during the visit to Reggio Calabria by the German historian Theodor Mommsen, and was later expanded thanks to ongoing archaeological excavations.
Although many of the inscriptions are now out of their original context, they offer valuable insight into Greek and Roman society.
Level E also hosts temporary exhibitions, which are an integral part of the museum’s mission to promote culture in all its forms and enhance the value of archaeological heritage.
Thematic displays, multimedia installations, and interdisciplinary pathways offer visitors new ways to explore and understand collective identity.
The exhibitions change periodically and are designed to engage with the local area, appeal to diverse audiences, and offer immersive, meaningful experiences.