The Museum is divided into several sections and presents the archaeological evidence of the territory of north-western Basilicata.The first section illustrates the results of the excavations conducted in the important settlement of Baragiano, through the reconstruction of a sector of the archaic necropolis, in which they were the most significant funerary objects have been relocated.The second section is dedicated to the Lucanian phase of the territory with the finds relating to the ancient center of Raia San Basilio, in the Murese area, and to the Hellenistic sanctuary of c.da Fontana Bona di Ruoti.The third section illustrates the Romanization process of the area, thanks to the testimonies coming from the numerous villas identified in the territory, of which the rich mosaics are exhibited. Finally, a section is dedicated to the profession of the archaeologist, to the stratigraphic excavation, to the deciphering of the stories that the earth tells to those who try to interpret its language.