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Naples National Archaeological Museum

Visit Naples National Archeological Museum. Explore Greco-Roman antiquities from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Enhance your visit with guided tours.

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Naples National Archaeological Museum
Visitors exploring statues and grand staircase at Archaeological Museum of Naples.
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.
Battle scene from the Alexander Mosaic at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Statue of the Farnese Bull at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Ancient engraved gems display at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Flexible duration
  • 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!

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  • 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!

from
€20
Visitors exploring the grand hall of the Archaeological Museum of Naples with statues and paintings.
Visitors exploring statues and grand staircase at Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Visitors examining ancient frescoes at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Mosaic of a warrior on horseback at the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Naples National Archaeological Museum exterior with red facade and street view.
Farnese Atlas sculpture at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Visitors examining a horse sculpture at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Statue of the Farnese Bull at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Ancient bronze chest with decorative reliefs at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Sculpture of a reclining figure in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hr
  • In a small group with up to 20 other people, discover Greco-Roman art and culture at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

  • Your English or Italian-speaking expert archaeologist unravels the stunning Farnese collection, the mosaic of Alexander the Great, and more.

  • Marvel at objects from daily life in the Vesuvian era, as relics from Pompeii and Herculaneum are also on display here.

  • Fun fact: Naples National Archaeological Museum the world's third-largest collection of Egyptian artifacts!

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  • In a small group with up to 20 other people, discover Greco-Roman art and culture at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

  • Your English or Italian-speaking expert archaeologist unravels the stunning Farnese collection, the mosaic of Alexander the Great, and more.

  • Marvel at objects from daily life in the Vesuvian era, as relics from Pompeii and Herculaneum are also on display here.

  • Fun fact: Naples National Archaeological Museum the world's third-largest collection of Egyptian artifacts!

from
€44
Open-top tour bus in Naples and interior of National Archaeological Museum.
Open-top tour bus near Basilica of the Incarnate Mother of the Good Council, Naples.
City sightseeing bus near Castel Nuovo, Naples, with tourists on board.
National Archaeological Museum Naples interior with classical sculptures and fresco.
Tourists on a Naples hop-on hop-off bus discussing a map.
Hop-on hop-off tour bus in Naples, Italy, near historical architecture.
Visitors viewing classical statues at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Statue of the Farnese Bull at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Visitors exploring the grand hall of the Archaeological Museum of Naples with statues and paintings.
Sculpture of a reclining figure in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Visitors exploring sculptures at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Uncover Naples' Roman history and unique red-tiled architecture on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, with 20 pit stops and rides every 20-30 minutes.

  • Hop off from an open-top bus featuring audio guides and WiFi, then see the Royal Palace's ornate rooms, and an opera at the historic Teatro di San Carlo.

  • Skip the lines and dive into a treasure trove of ancient wonders at Naples' Archaeological Museum housing rare Greek, Roman, and Renaissance relics.

  • Don't forget to check out the papyrus from the Villa Dei Papiri, Temple of Isis sculptures, and the Pompeii and Herculaneum erotic collection.

  • Fun fact: The Museum includes a grand floor mosaic depicting Alexander the Great in battle, made with about 1.5 million tiny colored tiles.

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  • Uncover Naples' Roman history and unique red-tiled architecture on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, with 20 pit stops and rides every 20-30 minutes.

  • Hop off from an open-top bus featuring audio guides and WiFi, then see the Royal Palace's ornate rooms, and an opera at the historic Teatro di San Carlo.

  • Skip the lines and dive into a treasure trove of ancient wonders at Naples' Archaeological Museum housing rare Greek, Roman, and Renaissance relics.

  • Don't forget to check out the papyrus from the Villa Dei Papiri, Temple of Isis sculptures, and the Pompeii and Herculaneum erotic collection.

  • Fun fact: The Museum includes a grand floor mosaic depicting Alexander the Great in battle, made with about 1.5 million tiny colored tiles.

from €46
€43.70

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Naples National Archaeological Museum and Villa Pignatelli exterior views.
Courtyard view of Naples National Archaeological Museum with palm trees and blue sky.
Battle scene from the Alexander Mosaic at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Ancient engraved gems display at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Villa Pignatelli facade with garden and fountain in Naples, Italy.
Villa Pignatelli facade with columns and surrounding greenery in Naples, Italy.
Statues inside Villa Pignatelli, Naples, with garden view through columns.
Flexible duration
  • Immerse yourself in the rich history of art and antiquities at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and travel through the Greek, Roman, and Renaissance eras.

  • Venture into the museum's Secret Cabinet to witness Roman artifacts recovered from the ruins of Pompeii, from sensual frescoes to enigmatic objects.

  • Enjoy an exclusive experience at Villa Pignatelli with skip-the-line entry tickets where aristocratic opulence and artistic treasures await you.

  • Delve into the opulent lives of noble families like the Acton, Rothschilds, and Pignatelli as you explore the villa.

  • Fun fact: The building that houses the Naples National Archaeological Museum originally served as a cavalry barracks.

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  • Immerse yourself in the rich history of art and antiquities at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples and travel through the Greek, Roman, and Renaissance eras.

  • Venture into the museum's Secret Cabinet to witness Roman artifacts recovered from the ruins of Pompeii, from sensual frescoes to enigmatic objects.

  • Enjoy an exclusive experience at Villa Pignatelli with skip-the-line entry tickets where aristocratic opulence and artistic treasures await you.

  • Delve into the opulent lives of noble families like the Acton, Rothschilds, and Pignatelli as you explore the villa.

  • Fun fact: The building that houses the Naples National Archaeological Museum originally served as a cavalry barracks.

from €25
€23.75

5% off

Visitors examining a horse sculpture at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Visitors exploring the grand hall of the Archaeological Museum of Naples with statues and paintings.
Statues in a gallery at the National Archaeological Museum, Naples.
Statue of the Farnese Bull at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Mosaic of a warrior on horseback at the Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Visitors exploring statues and grand staircase at Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hr
  • Ideal for history buffs, discover one of the finest archaeological collections on this 2-hour private tour with the help of an expert archaeologist.

  • Spend less time waiting and more time admiring the stunning Alexander Mosaic and the intriguing Herculaneum papyri with skip-the-line tickets.

  • Uncover the stories behind meticulously crafted marble statues like the Farnese Bull - priceless artifacts that have survived for thousands of years!

  • Choose from guides available in French, Spanish, English, German, or Italian and learn about the erotic hidden secrets of the Secret Room.

  • Fun fact: When the Farnese Hercules was first discovered, his legs were missing!

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  • Ideal for history buffs, discover one of the finest archaeological collections on this 2-hour private tour with the help of an expert archaeologist.

  • Spend less time waiting and more time admiring the stunning Alexander Mosaic and the intriguing Herculaneum papyri with skip-the-line tickets.

  • Uncover the stories behind meticulously crafted marble statues like the Farnese Bull - priceless artifacts that have survived for thousands of years!

  • Choose from guides available in French, Spanish, English, German, or Italian and learn about the erotic hidden secrets of the Secret Room.

  • Fun fact: When the Farnese Hercules was first discovered, his legs were missing!

from
€290
Ancient columns in Campania with Artecard Campania pass in foreground.
Tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater ruins in Pompeii under a clear blue sky.
Map display overlooking Herculaneum ruins in Italy.
Temple of Athena in Paestum with ancient columns under a clear blue sky.
Royal Palace of Caserta gardens with fountains, Campania, Italy, viewed from a distance.
Ancient mosaics in Herculaneum, Italy, showcasing vibrant artwork and historical architecture.
Ancient fresco with ornate columns in Pompeii, Italy, part of Artecard Campania tour.
Ancient fresco depicting mythological figures in Campania region.
Passengers enjoying a City Sightseeing bus tour, viewing landmarks with a map.
Italian pasta with tomato sauce and cheese on a table in Rome.
Naples cityscape with Mount Vesuvius in the background, Artecard Campania.
Free cancellation
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Extended validity
1 more
  • Discover the Campania region from Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, and more with a single pass.

  • Enjoy free entry to two top attractions of your choice and get up to 50% off additional visits.

  • Choose from over 100+ included museums, archaeological sites, and cultural landmarks across the region.

  • Travel freely with unlimited access to Campania's public transportation during the validity of your Artecard.

  • Fun fact: Campania produces some of Italy's finest dry pasta and an abundance of well-respected cheeses and salamis, as well as some delicious liqueurs.

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  • Discover the Campania region from Naples to Pompeii, Herculaneum, Paestum, and more with a single pass.

  • Enjoy free entry to two top attractions of your choice and get up to 50% off additional visits.

  • Choose from over 100+ included museums, archaeological sites, and cultural landmarks across the region.

  • Travel freely with unlimited access to Campania's public transportation during the validity of your Artecard.

  • Fun fact: Campania produces some of Italy's finest dry pasta and an abundance of well-respected cheeses and salamis, as well as some delicious liqueurs.

from
€48

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About Naples National Archaeological Museum

Besides collectibles retrieved from the buried towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the National Archeological Museum of Naples boasts of the impressive Farnese collection from the Bourbon era. Visit this iconic museum in Naples to get a comprehensive understanding of the history and culture of the Campania region.


Address
Piazza Museo, 19, 80135 Napoli NA, Italy
Visitors per year
450000
Expected wait time - Standard
0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
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