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Naples Archaeological Museum Tickets + Digital Guidebook

Visitors viewing classical statues at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Statues in a gallery at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Ancient mosaic depicting figures and roosters at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Ancient fresco of two figures from the secret room, National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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9:00am - 7:30pm

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Guided tour

4.3/5(2,874)

Fernando R

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

What I liked best was the mosaic room. It’s a shame I couldn’t see the mosaic of Alexander. The mosaic portrait of a woman (apparently unknown) connected me directly to the past. That direct gaze couldn’t have been made up. There must have been a model. I fell in love with the museum. I hope to return someday.

Antonio S

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Quick and hassle-free entry. The tickets arrived right away. No lines, of course. We started our tour in the Sundial Hall on the second floor, because our priority was to see the Pompeii frescoes and the museum’s stunning mosaics. Everything was beautiful. The images will stay with us forever.

Fabrice B

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

We discovered this museum, which is truly extraordinary for the richness of its collections. We were also very impressed that Pompeii and Herculaneum were able to hide so many masterpieces for so long. The works and artifacts were beautifully displayed in the monumental halls, and we enjoyed the interior gardens.

Zuzana H

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was an incredible experience for all of us🥰, a magnificent testament to human existence right before our eyes. We were most impressed by the mosaics from Pompeii. The museum’s collections are definitely worth seeing. I recommend it to every curious soul who loves to explore and delights in the richness of human history

Silvana P

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Easy to book. Quick entry—even though there was a long line to buy tickets on-site—a visit to the MANN is always exciting, and the Parthenope exhibition is truly packed with artifacts from major European museums. A good guide really enhances the experience.

Katrina W

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Wonderful place to visit, especially the mosaics and freezes from Pompei all set in a beautiful building. We didn't use the digital guide and just followed the map you can download at the museum. Definitely worth a visit, but I would suggest visiting Pompei first.

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)

Printed copy of the guidebook

Live guide

Audio guide

Food and drinks

Hotel transfers

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Ms. Kristina M
Group
Verified booking
Today
The museum is beautiful and definitely worth a visit, but unfortunately we weren’t able to get the audio guides. They were only available for a deposit of 20 euros per person. We didn’t have any cash on us, so we asked about alternatives, but the answer was a firm NO. It was either cash or no audio guides. There wasn’t even an app available to download that would let us use audio guides with our own headphones. So, we had to read the information from the signs the old-fashioned way. It wasn’t really a pleasant experience for a visit with two teenagers.
Fernando R
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
What I liked best was the mosaic room. It’s a shame I couldn’t see the mosaic of Alexander. The mosaic portrait of a woman (apparently unknown) connected me directly to the past. That direct gaze couldn’t have been made up. There must have been a model. I fell in love with the museum. I hope to return someday.
Touzan P
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
There aren't many exhibits, and they're not very visible. On top of that, the Farnese Gallery was closed, as was the museum's most beautiful mosaic. Very disappointing...
Frank S
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
A really fascinating museum. I highly recommend it. It’s best to watch *Von Pompeji* before your visit. That way, you’ll understand a lot of things better.
Panicos H
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Very smooth entry in the museum. No hassle at all

Waste no time in ticket queues: explore one of the world's finest collections of classical art and Greco-Roman artifacts at the Naples National Archaeological Museum. Download the handy pocket guide for added benefit.

Getting started

Head to the museum's entrance, validate your ticket, breeze past the waiting lines, and begin your exploration. Use your digital guidebook to learn about the museum and its history, and other useful information regarding its navigation.

Naples National Archaeological Museum

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.

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.

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

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