Museums

Naples Archaeological Museum Tickets

4.3/5(3,060)

Wieland M

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

The ticket arrived via WhatsApp, and that was the right one for admission control. The QR code from the email isn't enough. You have to download the audio guide yourself... you can also do it at the museum, but I found it a bit complicated. So I bought the audio guide at the museum instead. However, only a few of the pieces I was interested in actually had an explanation. Overall, there are few signs for audio explanations and somehow they didn't really match up either. My girlfriend said the explanations from the Headout guide were very good, but you have to search around a lot to find them. The exhibits seem to have been rearranged. Ticket was great, audio guide not necessary.

Susan K

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Showed our advanced tickets. Let us in immediately. Had a beautiful day enjoying all the exhibits and information. I was in awe of the artifacts: glassware, furniture, jewelry. Amazing how so much of what we have today looks the same. I am so glad we went before we toured Pompeii and Herculeum. Thank you so much. Susan and Steve

Joan M

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Size of the facility impressive, but is needed as some of the statuary is huge. A much better, more readable paper map (&/or posted throughout) would be a big help. Map on phone not adequate. Try to figure out what is most important for you to see. See those things, then enjoy wandering. Generally a relaxing area, with indoor courtyards

Daryl J

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It was straight forward entry we had a quick bite to eat opposite at a vegan restaurant which prepared us. Then gently walked over. The magnitude of the place and number of exhibits is astonishing. You need a good plan of the building. Guide online was difficult to follow

Rose Z

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

With prepaid tickets, you save a lot of time. Unfortunately, part of the first floor (the famous mosaics) was closed for renovations. But everything else was truly thrilling. Thank you.

Castellani B

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Easy access near the metro station. No wait to enter the museum. It's best to get an audio guide or, even better, a guided tour if available in your language.

With skip-the-line entry, explore a historic collection of Greek, Roman, and Renaissance antiquities at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Your digital pocket guide is a practical add-on to elevate your experience from merely sightseeing to truly understanding. Learn trivia about key artifacts, discover top photo spots in the museum, and snag tips from locals.

Discover a treasure trove of mosaics, wall paintings, frescoes, artifacts, and more.

See sculptures from the Temple of Isis and papyrus rolls from the Villa Dei Papiri.

You can find a collection of erotic artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum in the museum’s Secret Room!

Skip-the-line entry to Naples National Archaeological Museum

Digital guidebook (to be accessed via phone/tablet/e-device)

Digital audio guide (as per option selected)

Printed copy of the guidebook

Live guide

Food and drinks

Hotel transfers

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Katherine E
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We were able to skip the line which left us more time to explore. We had visited Pompeii and Herculaneum the day before. Seeing the Pompeii and Herculaneum artifacts gave us a full picture of life there!
Rose Z
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
With prepaid tickets, you save a lot of time. Unfortunately, part of the first floor (the famous mosaics) was closed for renovations. But everything else was truly thrilling. Thank you.
Wieland M
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
The ticket arrived via WhatsApp, and that was the right one for admission control. The QR code from the email isn't enough. You have to download the audio guide yourself... you can also do it at the museum, but I found it a bit complicated. So I bought the audio guide at the museum instead. However, only a few of the pieces I was interested in actually had an explanation. Overall, there are few signs for audio explanations and somehow they didn't really match up either. My girlfriend said the explanations from the Headout guide were very good, but you have to search around a lot to find them. The exhibits seem to have been rearranged. Ticket was great, audio guide not necessary.
Joan M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Size of the facility impressive, but is needed as some of the statuary is huge. A much better, more readable paper map (&/or posted throughout) would be a big help. Map on phone not adequate. Try to figure out what is most important for you to see. See those things, then enjoy wandering. Generally a relaxing area, with indoor courtyards
Susan K
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Showed our advanced tickets. Let us in immediately. Had a beautiful day enjoying all the exhibits and information. I was in awe of the artifacts: glassware, furniture, jewelry. Amazing how so much of what we have today looks the same. I am so glad we went before we toured Pompeii and Herculeum. Thank you so much. Susan and Steve

One of the most renowned museums in Italy, this space offers an impressive and valuable collection of archaeological works of art and artifacts from Italy, specifically the Vesuvian region. View an extraordinary mosaic depicting Alexander the Great’s defeat of the Persians, lose yourself in the splendor of Pompeiian wall paintings, and admire masterpieces of classical sculptures like the Farnese Bull and Atlas.

Features

From coins to inscriptions, trace the evolution of mankind's financial, political, social, and cultural history in the ancient Roman era.

View an impressive collection of Egyptian artifacts ranging from heiroglyphs and sarcophagi.

Your digital guidebook sheds light on the most popular installations of this museum, from the colossal Farnese Bull to the labors of Alexander on the famed mosaic.

Enter the museum’s most intriguing section: the Secret Cabinet. Here, find a collection of erotic artifacts gathered from Pompeii’s bars, brothels, and homes, ranging from sexy frescoes to a baffling arrangement of phallic lucky charms.

Since you won’t have to wait in line, you will have all the time to explore the many distinctive collections this museum has to offer. Bonus: your digital pocket guide doubles as a guide to help you appreciate the significance of hidden gems and popular exhibits.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. For smooth entry, use the western entrance.

Additional information

Curious about the spicier side of history? Don’t miss the Secret Room on the first floor, showcasing Pompeii and Herculaneum’s ancient erotic art.

Download the digital handbook in advance. Mobile signal inside can be patchy, and you’ll want seamless access to your guide.

The audio guide for this experience will be shared with you directly via WhatsApp.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.