National Archaeological Museum of Naples: Discover Ancient Treasures and Historical Artifacts
4.6
37 Ratings
Napoli
Uncover ancient treasures and historical artifacts at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Explore collections from Magna Grecia, Egypt, and the Farnese family, as well as excavated finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli - We will see together the collection of objects found during the discovery of the Vesuvian cities destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD: mosaics, frescoes, objects of everyday life, Villa dei papiri di Ercolano.
What's Included
  • Guided tour
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Entrance tickets are not included. The cost is € 15 for adults, free for minors.
  • Pick up excluded. Cost varies from 30 to 50 euros, based on the distance between hotel, b & b and museum.
Additional Information

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples serves as a vital vault containing diverse collections from the Magna Grecia era, the initial Egyptian collection seen in a contemporary museum, the grand display of the Farnese family’s statue collection featuring Hercules and the commanding Toro group. Finalizing with a spectacular exhibition of the myriad artifacts unearthed from 1738 in the cities of Ercolano, Pompei, Stabia, Oplonti - containing mosaics, day-to-day items, the erotically intriguing secret Cabinet, and frescoes that transport us back to 79 AD, the year Vesuvius wiped out the bordering cities. All of these marvels are housed in the grandiose seventeenth-century palace, situated at the terminus of one of Naples’s most historic central arteries.

Location
Naples National Archaeological Museum
Piazza Museo
On the top of the stairs, at the museum entrance
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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Myddle
Apr 16, 2024
A masterpiece of a museum - We didn’t know much about this Museum which is a sad reflection on us as it is truly amazing and makes a visit to Naples worthwhile - along with the pizza at Pizzeria Brandi!
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N3070icangelat
Apr 14, 2024
The Best of Pompeii! - This was wonderful! All the best preserved statues and frescoes from Pompeii are here! You simply MUST visit this museum before you go to Pompeii!
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S8944qeangelah
Mar 21, 2024
Breathtaking museum - Absolutely incredible museum packed with statues,mosaics and fescos.Definitely worth a visit esoecially after visiting Pompeiiand Herculaneum as alot of their treasures are housed here.
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Pirate811
Nov 21, 2023
Stunning museum - May appear daunting but my word it is a treasure trove of wonderful statues, frescoes etcetra many from Pompeii -- especially love the portrait of the baker and his wife -- and even the naughty room....exhibits judged pornographic by the Bourbon ruler at the time and yes some are rather shall we say in your face but they are of their time and all in all nothing to get upset about. Beautifully presented, maybe lacking in staff around the museum to guide you better but then it is nice to wander and come upon unexpected diamonds...not literally of course!!!
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Bruce_r
Oct 26, 2023
Excellent tour - Our guide was very knowledgeable about the archeological and historic history of Italy and Ancient Rome and Pompeii. He seemed very much in love with his subjects. We were fascinated
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Hooray4holidays
Sep 17, 2023
Phenomenal collection of artefacts and a must-visit location in Naples. - If you are interested in the archaeology of the area, this museum is an absolute must. The presentation of an outstanding area of artefacts, mosaics, statues and frescoes is brilliantly done and the information about each piece lets you place it fully in context of its original location and discovery. If visiting Pompeii or Herculaneum, coming here before or after you go will truly increase your appreciation of the artistry, magnificence and craftsmanship of the earlier inhabitants of campania. It also has a good cafe for when you need to sit and rest. Plus there is an AV show that shows what Pompeii looked like pre-eruption that manages not to be cheesy at all. Well worth a visit.
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Arthurm542
Sep 17, 2023
Great, but far too big to see in a day - This museum is full of treasures and a must visit if in Naples. We particularly enjoyed the mosaics (E1.50 extra) and the adults only pictures and sculptures. However, this museum is HUGE. It is far too big to see in one day and at the point where we gave up it took us 10 minutes just to walk back to the entrance. It is a great pity they do not offer week tickets for the same price, as it would be much better to see a bit each day over two or three days, or it is just overwhelming. When you visit read it up in your guide book, decide which parts particularly interest you and concentrate on those.
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Ciarae458
Apr 23, 2024
WAY too expensive - While there's no denying that the archaeological museum is interesting and has some unique finds, the price is absurd for the size of the museum. The museum looks quite large, but it really takes only an hour to get through it all, which is definitely not worth the 22 euro tickets.
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F1723fcralfs
Sep 22, 2023
Great exhibition - Great exhibition! The audio guide in German is almost not worth it, as there is no information for most of the exhibition. It is also unbelievable that there are plastic cups and plates even in the museum cafeteria...
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Dawnstorm69
Aug 25, 2023
Unforgivable climate and bathrooms. Sin! - The museum houses a beautiful collection of statues, frescoes and mosaics. It allows an attentive visitor a truly unique experience. It's a shame that in this hot summer there is no type of air conditioning, which is instead present in other similar Italian and foreign structures. I am thinking for example of the Valle Giulia museum in Rome or the Archaeological Museum in Athens or the Ancient History Museum in Jerusalem. Visiting the museum with 35 degrees in the rooms, suffering and sweating like armadillos in the sun, is truly inconceivable given the far from modest ticket price. Equally unforgivable is the state of cleanliness, so to speak, of the men's bathrooms. Worse than those of the worst central stations I visited. Very few guards in the rooms, from the air he also faces them, poor things, due to the heat they have to endure for the entire working hours. As an Italian Piero of our works of art and the beauty of our cities, I confess that I was a little ashamed.
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