In 2003, the Municipality of Herculaneum and the Province of Naples signed an “agreement” protocol concerning the rehabilitation of the former “Iaccarino” school building in Herculaneum destined to the Virtual Archaeological Museum, which consists of scenes and installations in virtual reality regarding the history of sites in the Province of Naples. December 30^, 2005 the Province of Naples and the Municipality of Herculaneum founded the C.I.V.E.S. Foundation meant to manage the Virtual Museum of Archaeology and all cultural services connected. The MAV was inaugurated on July 8, 2008, while the Campania Region adhered the Foundation in May 2009.

Head Office: The C.I.V.E.S Foundation. Via IV Novembre 44 80056 Ercolano (NA) - Italy CF e P. Iva: 05400281217 Founding Institutions: Municipality of Herculaneum Province of Naples Campania Region Foundation Organs President Daniel Nino Board of Directors Daniel Nino Antonio Pentangeli Maria Lucia Galdieri freed Sannino General Director Ciro Cacciola