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We wanted to see the Pompeii artifacts since we were going to see Pompeii. We were all impressed with the amount of artifacts and the museum.
Stunning, both the container and the contents. Perfect organization.
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A must-see museum! Magnificent works that complement visits to Herculaneum and Pompeii.
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After we were given a very competent guided tour of Pompeii yesterday, we were interested in the exceptionally well-preserved excavation artifacts from there and also the many finds from Herculaneum. The Archaeological Museum of Naples exceeded our expectations. An absolute must for every visitor to Naples.
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Museum was great, the booking appp was terrible. We only got in because the entry people allowed us in based on the receipt of payment. Neither I nor the museum staff could get the ticket to appear in the app. I will never use this app again.
The museum was great, but they did not make it easy for you with free maps and guides. They relied on digital and the WiFi was not strong. Great exhibits - not user friendly for walking around.
I liked everything! I go to the museum to learn and I learned a lot. The section on Egypt is small and brief but I could still see amazing things! For example!!!
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It was great not to have to queue, thanks to advance tickets. And the archaeology museum is fascinating.
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Helpful staff. Museum was endlessly interesting and everything really well curated. Good information on all exhibits and in audioguide. Lovely open spaces. Excellent preparation for visiting Pompeii the next day and understanding their way of life and culture.
The quality of the exhibits in the museum are beyond compare - particularly the Roman antiquated, the reconstruction of walks and floors from Pompeii and environs.
I was glad I had purchased our tickets ahead of time. We walked right in. When we came out, there was a huge line waiting. The museum has an amazing amount of artifacts from Pompeii and Herculean. A must not miss while in Naples!
The museum is fantastic. We were only able to visit for an hour before we had to catch our flight home, but what a memorable hour it was!
Probably the best museum I have ever been. Skip Pompeii and see the good stuff here.
We were able to skip the long line. The museum was overwhelmingly beautiful😍
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The museum visit itself was excellent. Great exhibits very well presented.
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Our guide was wonderful, she answered all our questions and was very informative!
No line, went right in. We had our own Rick Steves audio tour and map.
No waiting and a sensational museum!
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All the artifacts from Pompeii were amazing!
Amazing artifacts, gorgeous building and gardens and fascinating history
There were few people and it was possible to enjoy in peace and quiet. Very interesting everything, it is worth it.
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Great exhibits, no queue. Staff were very helpful
I enjoyed viewing all of the art and household items from the Pompeii excavations.
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Our guide was very knowledgeable, she pitched the information perfectly, a blend of knowledge, humour and personality.
Excellent day favored by very few people in the museum and of only 6 components with the 'archaeologist who was able to give us and explain the best of the museum very professional friendly and helpful to our questions I think an extra 30 minutes or so would have been appreciated overall given the vastness of the material on display But this is to blame for the tour operetor
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The tour guide, Maria, was awesome. I highly recommend this tour for anyone that wants to learn about ancient Italian history. She was amazing. We completely enjoyed the tour.
Explore the ornate walls of the museum with an expert archaeologist guide on this private tour.
Explore the ornate walls of the museum with an expert archaeologist guide on this private tour.
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An incredible experience to walk the streets and experience the wonders of an ancient community. Stunning glimpses of the beautiful artwork and culture of the time. Absolutely amazing visiting Herculaneum.
These tickets were a dream. I bought them online the night before, the tickets allowed us to enter Herculaneum at any point during the day. We arrived around 11.30am and we were straight through, no queues or waiting. I loved Herculaneum, it's so well preserved and is much smaller than Pompeii so is not as overwhelming. It is at the bottom of a hill so please be aware if you need to get back to the train station for a set time, it's quite a walk!
Herculaneum is a place that makes an impression and stimulates the imagination. Not so long ago, all these buildings were located several meters underground. Today, they allow us to see with our own eyes what this ancient city really looked like. Most of the buildings presented here have been preserved in such good condition that walking the streets of Herculaneum, you can feel like you are in a real city where life still goes on. I will remember my time spent in Herculaneum for a very long time. Buying tickets via Headout allowed direct entry to the archaeological park.
The best sightseeing with phenomenal insights into the life of the ancient Romans. Hidden under several meters of volcanic ash and lava, Hercaluneum was excavated. It was even closer to the volcanic eruption that engulfed Pompeii. Here you are allowed closer to the excavation and the site is not very extensive. Nevertheless, the frescoes and mosaics are more beautiful than in Pompeii. Nevertheless, a visit to Pompeii is also very interesting. The cost is around 14 euros for adults.
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We wanted to see the Pompeii artifacts since we were going to see Pompeii. We were all impressed with the amount of artifacts and the museum.
Roman ruins in a magnificent state of preservation. A must visit.
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Stunning, both the container and the contents. Perfect organization.
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A must-see museum! Magnificent works that complement visits to Herculaneum and Pompeii.
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I purchased tickets online skipping the queue,great experience
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Fast and trouble-free entry, although no audioguide was included.
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After we were given a very competent guided tour of Pompeii yesterday, we were interested in the exceptionally well-preserved excavation artifacts from there and also the many finds from Herculaneum. The Archaeological Museum of Naples exceeded our expectations. An absolute must for every visitor to Naples.
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The ticket provided access but when I booked it the information page indicated there was a audio guide to download but that was not an option with my ticket but that was not clear on the booking site.
Beautiful experience kind and professional staff the tickets perfect bravo compliments excavations Herculaneum fantastic
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It is impressive to have been able to visit Ercolano, although it is small, it is better preserved than Pompeii and being able to enjoy a small courtyard at the end of the visit was very comforting!
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Amazing site, however there are no normal trains stopping at the the station from the Sorrento line trains. We thus had to change trains. There was also no signs to the sire from the statio. Lastly there were only machine purchase food and drinks at the site.
It was easy to book and we didn't have to queue. Top! But why we had to enter the names for each of us (6 people) was not clear to me. The names were then no longer on the tickets either
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Museum was great, the booking appp was terrible. We only got in because the entry people allowed us in based on the receipt of payment. Neither I nor the museum staff could get the ticket to appear in the app. I will never use this app again.
The museum was great, but they did not make it easy for you with free maps and guides. They relied on digital and the WiFi was not strong. Great exhibits - not user friendly for walking around.
Herculaneum...very nice surprise. But we had a lot of trouble finding the entrance to the site. Then everything went smoothly.
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Easy to book and park close to the entrance, as there's free motorcycle parking. I was first person in the place at 0830. Staff were wonderful and helpful. Exhibition in the buildings were superbly kept and laid out. The town itself was super. And think the preservation is amazing.
I liked everything! I go to the museum to learn and I learned a lot. The section on Egypt is small and brief but I could still see amazing things! For example!!!
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Nice visit. Nice site and not too crowded. Just a few groups of tourists blocking access to several villas...
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Herculaneum is truly a magical place. To see how people lived and the beautiful mosaics and paintings was so amazing. We were impressed to see so many local school groups touring the site; what a fabulous educational experience for them.
Very good. Would have loved to see the theatre. A shuttle bus direct from Vesuvious to Herculanium (the same as Pompei to Vesuvious) would be great but found the train OK. Xx
It was great not to have to queue, thanks to advance tickets. And the archaeology museum is fascinating.
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See Pompeii’s ruins and the priceless artifacts recovered from them—all in one ticket.
See Pompeii’s ruins and the priceless artifacts recovered from them—all in one ticket.
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Pompeii was very beautiful, and I'm glad we got to experience it. Still had to wait in a bit of a line, however much shorter than the actual ticket line. It was busy, but there were some points where there was no one else near us. It made for good photo opportunities.
Go there. Fantastic. Bring water and walk slowly. Consider the official audio guide. Or use AI (like fx ChatGPT) for very precise guidance. Very hot June to August.
I purchased tickets long before my chosen day to go to Pompeii. The day I arrived I found out that admission was free as it was the first Sunday of the month. Or at any rate it was June 2. I contacted the site explaining the incident and within a few days they refunded me the full amount. I was very pleased. Congratulations. I will reuse this application as soon as I can.
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We loved everything. The shopping experience was easy and simple, what should be improved especially in this kind of places is the entrance. It doesn't make much sense to buy online and then wait in line if there is even a QR code. Other than that, perfect.
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A herculanum super experience We received our tickets by e-mail the day before and were able to go straight in. In Pompeii, however, we had to queue up again at the cash desk to transform our mail pass into a ticket with a qr code. It took us 1 hour
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The sight itself is stunning! However, I planned to buy a ticket to Pompeji online, but I was not able to do that. I had to buy a voucher and once there I was supposed to queue up and exchange the voucher for a ticket. Why?
Visiting Pompeii was a fantastic experience! Everything went smoothly, though, as expected, it was quite crowded with tourists. However, the journey from Naples was memorable – the train ride was made special by an accordionist playing traditional Italian music, and the passengers clapping along. I’m not sure if this happens all the time, but it added a lovely touch to the trip. Naples itself is vibrant, with delicious food and plenty to see. Pompeii is a treasure trove of history, offering stunning sights perfect for photos and an incredible opportunity to learn about the past. Highly recommended!
Pompeii was great and was good to have tickets in advance, though still had to queue to redeem. We opt out for tickets without the guide as we like to go at our own pace, but one day was not enough for us to see everything, and maybe next time we get the guide as well to learn more. Visit to archaeology museum is a must as well as many frescoes are on display there.
The site of Pompeï and Herculaneum were impressive and a must do when you visit Naples or like us, Rome. You really get the feeling when you walk around, what it would be like to live in that time and with the Vesuvius constant in your sight... it is just horrifiyng to imagine what happend almost 2000 years ago
The history of this place is impressive, and I learned many more details and being there is an unforgettable experience because we could admire the greatness of the city that was and how they lived.
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I like the story very much
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It feels like going back to imperial Rome
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Very nice experience of ercolano and Pompeii
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Booked a tour guide who helped us get tge tickets and provided a guided your which was excellent
visit Pompeii has always been my dream, which I finally realized , exciting the direct vision of all that I had seen on TV , beautiful places , beautiful people and not least beautiful organization . the facilitation of this visit for us over 65 has made us want to repeat similar experiences in other places that I will begin immediately to sift through for another trip . thanks again for everything Francesca
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Buying the vouchers online was simple and convenient. Exchanging them to tickets on-site mostly worked well, but it was unclear whether or not we needed to bring identification, and if so, exactly what kind of documentation was needed. When buying the vouchers it said something about us having to bring our "documents" but it didn't specify what those documents were.
What I didn't like was having to exchange the ticket I had bought online and having to queue for another...what's the point of buying a ticket online? As for the site itself, there's nothing to say, it's exceptional...it could do with more water fountains and more orientation panels to make it easier to visit...
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There was little point in booking a ticket in advance as I still had to queue for half an hour alongside those purchasing tickets on the day which meant I only had two hours at the site due to my schedule
It should have been a simple procedure. I had to que up for the tickets when I should have had them sent electronically to my phone.
This is my advice for future visitors Without hiring a guide, you can walk around quietly with the audio of Gemini (IA).
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The instructions you give are faulty. The tickets are meant to be redeemed at the main entry of the site. Not in any other office. When I phoned & asked before my visit, your ph operator said the redeeming office was 50 m from the entrance. Which is false. You have to redeem at the site ticket office. Pl revise your email to your customers.
The scale of the city was impressive but far too many parts sealed off randomly amongst the open areas which meant it was hard to navigate and keep track of where you were going. Nowhere near enough information about the actual ruins and buildings themselves, just staring at rubble with no context wasn't that interesting. Also expected a lot more of the site to be paintings or bodies but was mostly just rocks. I also think having to collect your tickets at a ticket office wasn't very clear upon purchase and we ended up having to queue for much longer than people that were purchasing tickets on site which was very disappointing. Overall I had much higher expectations for one of the world's most famous historical and archaelogical sites and I was pretty underwhelmed and bored by the end. Too many empty areas and not enough to keep people informed and engaged.
In general, these archaeological sites are particularly interesting. I would have liked a little more information on ticket handling, although this worked wonderfully
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Long line to get through despite buying tickets ... I wasn't expecting it, only audioguides were allowed to go through the long queue!
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No point in using this app. You might as well buy the ticket on the spot since you have to present the code at the ticket office. So you have to queue !!!
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We wanted to see the Pompeii artifacts since we were going to see Pompeii. We were all impressed with the amount of artifacts and the museum.
Stunning, both the container and the contents. Perfect organization.
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A must-see museum! Magnificent works that complement visits to Herculaneum and Pompeii.
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The staff were very stressed and we were simply rushed through and no questions were answered. The signs at the various bus stations were sometimes so small that we had to look for where we could drop off again.
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In Naples everything was perfect, the assistant even checked that everyone had their belts on. I also used it in Barcelona in Spain and the headphones were not working in many places.
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Museum was great, the booking appp was terrible. We only got in because the entry people allowed us in based on the receipt of payment. Neither I nor the museum staff could get the ticket to appear in the app. I will never use this app again.
venue is hard to find, There should have been somebody at the cruise port exit. May be use golf cart to take people. Staff was OK, ticket agent could not point to royal palace entrance. Staff knew italian but most of the people were from US. Sunil
Booked the tour on the website and decidsed to join the tour at stop 7 which was near our hotel. The location of the stop given on the website was completely wrong. When we did find the stop, we had to let the first bus go as it was full.
The museum was great, but they did not make it easy for you with free maps and guides. They relied on digital and the WiFi was not strong. Great exhibits - not user friendly for walking around.
There is relatively little description and narration, most of the time Italy is playing. Music. In addition, points are often described where the bus has been over for a long time or is not even there yet, and you often don't know which building is actually meant. In addition, more buses should be used or fewer tickets sold when there are large crowds.
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great tour to get an overview of everything and anything, perfect for getting on and off. Valid 24 hours from date of purchase, great. Recommended in every city...
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I liked everything! I go to the museum to learn and I learned a lot. The section on Egypt is small and brief but I could still see amazing things! For example!!!
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Naples traffic is horrific! So glad we could get to see Naples without negotiating traffic. However, found the music in between too loud, but the commentary was quiet.
It was great not to have to queue, thanks to advance tickets. And the archaeology museum is fascinating.
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Helpful staff. Museum was endlessly interesting and everything really well curated. Good information on all exhibits and in audioguide. Lovely open spaces. Excellent preparation for visiting Pompeii the next day and understanding their way of life and culture.
The ride was good, but the hop off was not obvious- there was no signal button and when we started to prepare for hop off, the officer said to remain in our seat - we worried about missing the stop.
In a short time we walked a large part of the city, many beautiful views, it's a pity that the promenade is under renovation because it is one of the major attractions of Napoli
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The quality of the exhibits in the museum are beyond compare - particularly the Roman antiquated, the reconstruction of walks and floors from Pompeii and environs.
I was glad I had purchased our tickets ahead of time. We walked right in. When we came out, there was a huge line waiting. The museum has an amazing amount of artifacts from Pompeii and Herculean. A must not miss while in Naples!
We liked the concept. Hop on/off whenever and wherever you want, with a guided tour using French headphones. Just great! Highly recommended.
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The museum is fantastic. We were only able to visit for an hour before we had to catch our flight home, but what a memorable hour it was!
Lacostiera from Naples to Posillipo is beautiful. The explanations given via headset are also done well.
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a good introduction to the city, but the comments are not very rich.
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It's worth doing both tours.
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Probably the best museum I have ever been. Skip Pompeii and see the good stuff here.
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easy access to transport and museums. but I'd like to take issue with 2 things: the poor explanations on how to activate the card and the need to reactivate it each time it's used.
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I've never been able to connect
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The entrances were easy. As for public transport, we opted only for the metro, but the clerk always had to let us in. But I highly recommend it
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The experience with Napoli artecard is very good and I fully recommend it. Good communication with the managers of the company and good functioning of the app, always with mobile data of course.
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We only used it for the museums and it was perfect. I had a problem activating it but they solved it right away.
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The convenience of having the dematerialized card on your phone is great, but it doesn't work when there's no Internet connection. Which is the case in metro corridors, and it's impossible to take a screenshot. But very interesting for visiting the main museums and getting around without worrying about tickets once you've found the right organization. I recommend
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Once the purchase is made, the Card is complicated to unlock. The app is not very intuitive for registration. Despite everything, the people at the tourist office are reactive in the event of a problem. The card works well in museums, but the code is not read by the machines in public transport. As a result, you always have to ask the local ticket inspector to let you through, which he always does willingly. Useful if you're sure you want to visit a few museums.
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Savings, good service even when the bar code didn't read well on the various machines Only downside: constantly having to reconnect
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the exhibitions and sights were marvellous beautifully displayed and of the highest quality. it was difficut to find out which sites were able to be accessed for free once we got our artecard. i woud suggest the artecard logo is displayed more prominantly on the sites
FLEXIBILITY AND EASY ACCESS. WE VISITED THE MUSEUMS WE WANTED QUICKLY
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The opportunity to see so many places I might not have seen!
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Explore Campania's treasures with free entry to top sites and unlimited travel!
Explore Campania's treasures with free entry to top sites and unlimited travel!
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We were through the line quickly at Peastum - it was a beautiful! Pompeii was another story as we were not aware of the 1st Sunday of each month being a Museum holiday where everyone egts in free. We waited in line for 2 hours because the "voucher" did not count as a printed ticket aloowing us immediate acccess, and then we were smooshed in through the gates by hoards of people trying to get in before it closed.
Transport passes don't work at any of the barriers. Staff at both train stations and metro are well aware of this and are kind enough to let you pass through. Lady at the information desk said that they rarely work so this is a known issue. Also we were of the impression that we could use the pass to get a discounted entry to a museum after our two free visits and this was not the case. All in all we felt that we didn't save money by buying the card and had lots of issues setting it up.
I would like a refund due to denial in the use of the ticket
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Easy to use and good value for site entry and getting around. Got on train from Sorrento to Herculaneum not knowing it only stopped a few times a day. Went through to Naples and easily caught the train to Herculaneum without extra cost or trouble. 😂
Great once I got the cards but there was a problem getting them activated (technical at Artecarc!) , I had to email several times and eventually telephone a couple of times, quite stressful on holiday!
I am basically an IT dinosaur and did not find the experience of using the Artecard easy, especially as the signal to my phone when we were in Italy was, at best, problematical. However Headout staff were most helpful when I contacted them.
Cost saving was the best thing. Using the card for travel was confusing, since you couldn't scan anything, but they would usually let you in for free if you mentioned the card. Head out was ok, helpful with setting up the app.
You can find a rich collection of Greek and Roman sculptures that have been collected from excavations at Pompeii, Herculaneum and other archaeological sites near Mount Vesuvius. It also showcases objects that demonstrate the socio-economic and cultural life of the Campanian region during Roman occupation in the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC.
Wednesday to Monday: 9am to 7:30pm
Closed: Tuesdays, December 25, January 1.
Last entry: 30 minutes before the closing time.
Best time to visit: Since the Naples museum is hugely popular, try to visit between Wednesday and Thursday, as soon as the museum opens for a quieter experience. After 4pm or early in the morning is the best time to visit the museum. Avoid going on Sundays because it is the busiest day of the week. Visiting during January and February, or between October and November can also help you avoid the tourist traffic of peak season.
Note: If Tuesday is a public holiday, the museum will be shut on Wednesday instead.
Read more about MANN timings and opening hoursAddress: Piazza Museo, 19, 80135 Napoli NA, Italy.
By metro: You can get to Piazza Cavour Station by taking Metro Line 2. From here, it's about a 10-minute walk. Museum Station is also accessible via Line 1.
By car: There are car parking facilities available at the museum for visitors with disabilities only. While driving in Naples is not recommended owing to the presence of Traffic Limit Zones, there are few public parking spaces to check out if you must drive.
Parking: Parcheggio Brin, Parking Plebiscito.
This exhibition showcases a collection of bronze artifects retrieved from the Bagno Grande Etruscan and Roman thermal sanctuary of San Casciano dei Bagni. The collections on display include votive offerings, bronze coins and statues that were deposited in the thermal basin as religious and cultural offerings.
In the Fresco rooms, see around 60 lesser known artifacts from the Vesuvius era. Salvaged mostly from Pompeii, see garden furnishing elements and also gladiator remnants like helmets, shields and swords. Also see the recreated Pompeii Amphitheater at the exhibition.
Wheelchair accessibility: The National Archaeological Museum, Naples, is completely wheelchair accessible. There are elevators that will take you to the different floors and you can access the other wing from the second floor as well. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available on the ground floor.
Service dogs: You can bring service dogs into the museum free of cost as long as they are wearing a harness.
Plan your visit to the Naples National Archaeological MuseumThe Capodimonte Museum is famous for its extensive collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings by Titian, Caravaggio and Raphael.
Location: 3.7 km away
Book Capodimonte Museum ticketsThe Palace's architecture is a blend of Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Visitors can also explore the grand Royal Apartments.
Location: 2.5 km away
Buy Royal Palace of Naples ticketsVilla Pignatelli is famous for being a historic mansion turned museum in Naples, Italy, that showcases a delightful combination of art, architecture, and lush gardens.
Location: 7 km away
Book Villa Pignatelli ticketsA guide will lend insights into the history of the collection or item on display. They will also be able to take you to the most popular and even lesser known gems within the museum. Touring with a guide is an excellent way to understand the significance of what you're seeing.
Yes, you can avail discounted tickets to the Naples museum if:
1. You are an Italian teacher
2. You are an EU citizen below 18 years of age
3. Are an individual with a disability
Women also get free entry on March 8. Additionally, the first Sunday of each month, April 25, June 2 and November 4 offers free entry to all visitors.
Yes, you can purchase audio guides at €5. The following languages are available: Italian, English, French, Spanish and German. The audio guide covers 90 objects in 85 minutes, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
Since the museum has a large collection of artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, your visit will be enriched by also visiting these sites. Taking a trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum lends more context to appreciate what is on display at the Naples museum and understand why so many of the relics are now housed at the museum.
Booking online vs on-site offers several advantages like:
1. More choice: Choose the date and time of visit at your convenience. Booking online also gives you the option to pay in the currency of your choice.
2. Multiple ticket options: You can choose between guided tours, skip-the-line tours and combo tours when you book online.
3. Flexible cancelation: Most tickets purchased online can be canceled for free within 24-48 hours of the experience.
4. Round-the-clock customer support: Got queries regarding your transaction or itinerary? Feel free to give us a ring, and we'll be happy to help.
Yes, your entry ticket is sufficient if you want to attend an exhibition at the Naples National Archaeological Museum.
Yes, the National Archaeological Museum Naples is completely accessible by wheelchair. There are elevators that take you to the different floors and wheelchair accessible toilets available on the ground floor.
Yes, you may bring your service dog to the museum for free. However, make sure that the dog is always on a harness.
Unfortunately, once you leave the museum, you cannot re-enter with the same ticket. Please purchase a new one if you want to revisit.
Purchasing skip-the-line tickets saves you the hassle of waiting in long lines, especially during peak tourist season. These tickets are especially beneficial if you are short on time. The time saved in standing in long queues can be utilized for exploring the collections in depth.