European Museum Night – Archaeological Park of Sepino (Altilia-Saepinum)
Extraordinary evening opening of the Roman city of Altilia-Saepinum
About Museum Night at Saepinum
A Night Among the Ruins of Saepinum
The European Museum Night is an international initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Culture with the patronage of UNESCO, the Council of Europe, and ICOM, which annually opens museums and archaeological sites across Europe in the evening. In Sepino (province of Campobasso), the protagonist is the archaeological area of Altilia-Saepinum, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in Southern Italy.
The Roman City of Altilia
Saepinum preserves the layout of a small Roman city intact: the forum, the basilica, the theatre, the baths, and especially the four monumental gates with the city walls, now nestled in the Matese countryside. Visiting it in the evening, when the low-angled lights enhance the remains, offers a different experience from a daytime visit.
Symbolic Entrance Fee of 1 Euro
During the Museum Night, the archaeological area remains open in the evening for a symbolic fee of 1 euro (subject to legal exemptions), with initiatives designed to showcase the Park's heritage and the institute's activities. It's the ideal opportunity to discover or rediscover one of Molise's archaeological treasures.
Museum Night at Saepinum — edition 2026
For the 2026 edition of the European Museum Night, on Saturday, May 23rd, the Archaeological Park of Sepino opens the Altilia-Saepinum area in the evening. The night visit among the forum, theatre, and monumental gates of the Roman city is accessible for a symbolic cost of 1 euro.
Programme Museum Night at Saepinum 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- 8:15 AM – 7:15 PM — Regular opening of the archaeological area
- 7:16 PM – 11:15 PM — Extraordinary evening opening for the European Museum Night, with site enhancement initiatives
Admission at the symbolic cost of 1 euro (subject to legal exemptions). Reservations recommended.
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Practical information — Museum Night at Saepinum
How to get there
The archaeological area of Altilia-Saepinum is located in Altilia, in the municipality of Sepino, in the province of Campobasso, about 30 km from the provincial capital. Access by car from the SS17.
Opening Hours and Admission
Regular opening hours 8:15 AM - 7:15 PM; extraordinary evening opening from 7:16 PM to 11:15 PM at a cost of 1 euro (subject to legal exemptions).
Contacts
Archaeological Park of Sepino — tel. +39 0874 431386 (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM) — reservations +39 0874 790207.
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Where does it take place — Museum Night at Saepinum
Area archeologica di Altilia-Saepinum
Località Altilia, 86017 Sepino