Located in the former convent of Saint Chiara;the structure serves as both museum exhibition and multi-cultural centre.The museum part is divided into four exhibition rooms and;through a series of illustrative panels and art;archaeological and ethnographic exhibits;retraces the evolution of Gallese from prehistory to the present day.The training and information activities of the cultural centre are carried out through a multifunctional organization that includes historical archives;library;media and computerised graphics centre;computer database;pottery workshop and multipurpose room for conferences;shows and temporary exhibitions.Worth noting are the section dedicated to artisan and industrial ceramic production and to the ancient local tradition of “zitelle” (old maids);and a wooden crucifix from the 15th century.