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Naples Archaeological Museum Tickets

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9:00am - 7:30pm

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4.3/5(2,913)

Barbara S

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

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.

Jennifer C

Solo

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Jun 2026

I visited Pompeii and Herculaneum as part of a tour and delayed my return flight to give me a day in Naples. Prior to the holiday, I bought from Headout a retun bus ticket from the airport and a timed entrance to the Naples Archeological Museum. I was quite anxious but everything ran really smoothly. I arrived early at the museum thinking I would need to wait but was taken through past the queue (not lengthy but nice not to join). The museum is in a fabulous building (Sundial Hall) and the exhibits are exquisit. The cameo Farnese bowl and Blue Vase are exceptionally beautiful. The description behind the Memento Mori mosaic, is reflective and is to encourage us to live life to the full. I fully recommend a visit.

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

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What our guests say
Barbara S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
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.
Pellier L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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...
Maria G
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
A visit to the Archaeological Museum of Naples never disappoints. It's like stepping into a marvelous time machine that offers nothing but beauty.
Eduardo B
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The tour with Headout was great, but the museum visit was a bit disappointing. The Alexander Mosaic is currently undergoing restoration and wasn't on display, and the Farnese Bull statue was also removed from the tour. Everything else was fine.
Jennifer C
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
I visited Pompeii and Herculaneum as part of a tour and delayed my return flight to give me a day in Naples. Prior to the holiday, I bought from Headout a retun bus ticket from the airport and a timed entrance to the Naples Archeological Museum. I was quite anxious but everything ran really smoothly. I arrived early at the museum thinking I would need to wait but was taken through past the queue (not lengthy but nice not to join). The museum is in a fabulous building (Sundial Hall) and the exhibits are exquisit. The cameo Farnese bowl and Blue Vase are exceptionally beautiful. The description behind the Memento Mori mosaic, is reflective and is to encourage us to live life to the full. I fully recommend a visit.

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.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.