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

Naples Archaeological Museum Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • 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!

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Open-top tour bus in Naples and interior of National Archaeological Museum.
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National Archaeological Museum Naples interior with classical sculptures and fresco.
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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.

Combo (Save 5%): Naples Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + National Archaeological Museum Tickets

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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.

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€44.65

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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.

Naples National Archaeological Museum Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

2 hrs

  • 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!

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€44
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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.

Naples National Archaeological Museum Private Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

2 hrs

  • 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!

More details

  • 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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Herculaneum ruins with frescoes and visitor, marble busts at Naples Archaeological Museum.
Aerial view of ancient ruins in Herculaneum, Italy, with surrounding landscape.
House of the Mosaic Atrium in Herculaneum with intricate floor patterns and ancient walls.
Visitors examining ancient frescoes at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Sculpture of a reclining figure in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.
Herculaneum ruins with detailed frescoes and mosaics, part of Combo: Herculaneum + Pompeii Tickets.
Ancient courtyard with columns at the Ruins of Herculaneum, Italy.
Herculaneum ruins with ancient frescoes and columns, Italy.
Fresco of marine life with fish and octopus at Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Statues in a gallery at the National Archaeological Museum, Naples.
Statue of the Farnese Bull at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Combo (Save 5%): Herculaneum + Naples National Archaeological Museum Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • With skip-the-line entry, discover Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town preserved even better than Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

  • Swing by The House of Neptune and Amphitrite, a grand villa named after its stunning fresco depicting the sea god Neptune and his wife Amphitrite.

  • See a vast array of artifacts from ancient Rome, such as the Papyri Collection, erotic art, and Greek frescoes at the Naples National Archaeological Museum.

  • Admire the renowned Farnese Collection, featuring sculptures such as the Farnese Bull and the Farnese Hercules.

  • Fun fact: Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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  • With skip-the-line entry, discover Herculaneum, an ancient Roman town preserved even better than Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

  • Swing by The House of Neptune and Amphitrite, a grand villa named after its stunning fresco depicting the sea god Neptune and his wife Amphitrite.

  • See a vast array of artifacts from ancient Rome, such as the Papyri Collection, erotic art, and Greek frescoes at the Naples National Archaeological Museum.

  • Admire the renowned Farnese Collection, featuring sculptures such as the Farnese Bull and the Farnese Hercules.

  • Fun fact: Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

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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.

Combo (Save 5%): Naples National Archaeological Museum + Villa Pignatelli Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • 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.

More details

  • 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 Original price€25
€23.75

5% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

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.

The MANN always offers something exciting, from temporary archaeology exhibits to painting and printmaking workshops for children. Be sure to plan your visit and book tickets based on the event you'd like to attend.

For a more intimate experience, opt for a private guided tour with an archaeologist fluent in French, Spanish, English, German, or Italian to customize the tour to your preferences.

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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.

AddressPiazza Museo, 19, 80135 Napoli NA, Italy
Visitors per year450000
Expected wait time - Standard0-30 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

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?

Home to salvaged remnants from the Vesuvius eruption

Spread across 5 rooms are artifacts rescued from Pompeii and Herculaneum, including religious objects, furnishing elements, lighting and votive decor, embossed mirrors, engraved oil lamps, ornate head rests and more.

Proximity to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius

The museum is close to the regions its collections are sourced from, with Pompeii being 27.4 km away and Herculaneum at 14 km away. Combine your visit to the museum with these sites to get a comprehensive understanding of their destruction and preservation.

Beyond the Vesuvian sites

Besides collectibles from Pompeii and Herculaneum, the museum is home to the Farnese collection, a range of marble sculptures, busts and gems of Renaissance Italy. The MANN also contains Egyptian artifacts and copies like frescoes of Anubis, Serapis, etc. reflecting the 'Egyptomania' or preoccupation with this ancient civilization in the Campania region.

Periodic exhibitions and opportunities for kids

The museum displays exhibitions on its collections periodically and also offers interactive activities for children. It is also part of a robust scientific community, encouraging research and discovery in the antiquarian arts.

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.

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What our guests say

Silvia Z

Croatia
Couple
3 weeks ago

+2 more

Our visit to the National Archaeological Museum of Naples was particularly interesting and informative. We had the opportunity to learn more about Naples’ rich history, art, and culture, and to admire numerous artifacts of great value. We especially appreciated that the visit allowed us to learn something new in an enjoyable and engaging way, giving us a better understanding of the historical and cultural significance of this city. It was a truly captivating and enriching experience that made our stay in Naples even more special.

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Barbara S

United States
Couple
Jul 2026
The MANN has so many interesting items in their collections especially those related to Pompeii and Herculaneum. The objects were very easy to view with placards in both Italian and English explaining the history behind the item. The size of some of the statuary was immense and makes you wonder how they were sculpted. Imagine the delight of the archeologists discovering piece after piece of ancient history.

Naples Archaeological Museum Tickets

Cinzia C

Spain
Couple
May 2026
First and foremost, the scenic spots, but above all the flexibility to choose where to stop and set off again whenever you want

Combo: Naples Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + National Archaeological Museum Tickets

Francois L

Family
May 2026

+7 more

Both tours are interesting, and there is parking available at the main starting and finishing points near the castle. The commentary is helpful but can sometimes be hard to understand.

Combo: Naples Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + National Archaeological Museum Tickets

Steven B

United Kingdom
Couple
3 weeks ago
I had visited Pompeii and Herculaneum before the trip to the museum. The museum had a lot more from both sites than I was expecting it's well worth a visit but be warned it's in a very rough and dirty part of Naples

Combo: Naples National Archaeological Museum + Villa Pignatelli Tickets

Pellier L

Couple
Jul 2026
We got in very quickly thanks to the skip-the-line tickets; the museum was very interesting. Too bad it wasn't air-conditioned—it was really hot inside...

Combo: Naples National Archaeological Museum + Villa Pignatelli Tickets

Craig H

United Kingdom
Solo
Jun 2026
Our guide was excellent, not only was she knowledgeable and engaging but she supported me by leaving my name at the front desk when the trams were cancelled. This left me running late but they were amazing and eased my pathway through to catch up with the main group

Naples National Archaeological Museum Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

Lorenz-berthold C

Solo
Jun 2026
Even though my English isn't very good, I was able to understand the tour guide's explanations clearly. She spoke slowly and clearly. Her explanations were well-informed, easy to understand, and entertaining. I'd love to do it again.

Naples National Archaeological Museum Guided Tour with an Archaeologist

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