Naples National Archaeological Museum
Visit Naples National Archeological Museum. Explore Greco-Roman antiquities from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Enhance your visit with guided tours.Bestseller
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Since the core collections of the museum showcase remnants retrieved from Pompeii and Herculaneum, we recommend combining your visit to the museum with trips to these ancient archeological sites. This helps you appreciate the significance of the artifacts, their origins and the unique circumstances that brought them to the museum.
Did you know that many of the paintings from the Farnese collection are housed in the Capodimonte Museum? Purchase the Artecard Napoli card and gain entry to three Naples monuments of your choice, and get discounts from the 4th one onwards.
If you're in Naples for just a day, book a Hop-On-Hop-Off tour that not only stops at the city's top attractions like the Duomo, Baptistery, etc. but also gives you entry to the National Archeological Museum of Naples. What's more, avail audio guides in 10 languages on your bus tour.
Traveling with kids? The MANN always has something going on to engage the younger population. From September 2023 to May 2024, the museum has a special event for kids up to the age of 12 years which including painting and print making workshops among other activities.
Note that the Numismatics and Farnese Gem exhibitions are temporarily unavailable to the public. The Mosaic of Alexander, rescued from Pompeii, is also presently undergoing restoration and not visible to the public.
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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.
The National Archeological Museum of Naples has a Secret Room, or Gabinetto Segreto, which contains erotic artifacts and sculptures from Pompeii and Herculaneum, capturing their preoccupation with sensual pursuits.
Between 1616 and 1777, the museum was the seat of the University of Naples.
In the 18th century, the museum was also used as army barracks by the Bourbon family and a dumping ground for the looted collections from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Why visit Naples National Archaeological Museum?
Plan your visit
Eastern entrance
This is located on the right of the main exit of the Museo metro
Middle entrance
This entrance is via the central staircase
Western entrance
This can be accessed from the Museo metro exit by walking up the sidewalk and turning right to where cars are permissible. The third entrance is for people with disabilities and wheelchair users.
The ticket office closes at 6:30pm and closing operations begin at 7pm.
Parking is available to people with disabilities.