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.

Naples Archaeological Museum Tickets + Digital Guidebook

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Explore one of Italy's most esteemed museums, the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Naples, and delve into an impressive collection of classical art and Greco-Roman artifacts without waiting in ticket lines. Enhance your visit with a digital guidebook that provides insights about the museum’s rich history and helps navigate its treasures efficiently. This convenient package ensures you make the most out of your cultural experience at one of Italy's renowned museums.

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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Visitors exploring statues and grand staircase at Archaeological Museum of Naples.

Visitors exploring statues and grand staircase at Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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.

Visitors viewing classical statues at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Visitors viewing classical statues at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

Statues in a gallery 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 mosaic depicting figures and roosters at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

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.

Ancient fresco of two figures from the secret room, National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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.

Battle scene from the Alexander Mosaic at Naples National Archaeological Museum.

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Operating hours

Naples National Archaeological Museum

Monday
9:00am - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00am - 7:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 7:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 7:30pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 1st Jan 2026, 4th Jan 2026, 8th Jan 2026, 11th Jan 2026, 15th Jan 2026, 18th Jan 2026, 22nd Jan 2026, 25th Jan 2026, 29th Jan 2026, 1st Feb 2026, 5th Feb 2026, 8th Feb 2026, 12th Feb 2026, 15th Feb 2026, 19th Feb 2026, 22nd Feb 2026, 26th Feb 2026, 1st Mar 2026, 5th Mar 2026, 8th Mar 2026, 12th Mar 2026, 15th Mar 2026, 19th Mar 2026, 22nd Mar 2026, 26th Mar 2026, 29th Mar 2026, 2nd Apr 2026, 5th Apr 2026, 9th Apr 2026, 12th Apr 2026, 16th Apr 2026, 19th Apr 2026, 23rd Apr 2026, 26th Apr 2026, 30th Apr 2026, 3rd May 2026, 7th May 2026, 10th May 2026, 14th May 2026, 17th May 2026, 21st May 2026, 24th May 2026, 28th May 2026, 31st May 2026, 4th Jun 2026, 7th Jun 2026, 11th Jun 2026, 14th Jun 2026, 18th Jun 2026, 21st Jun 2026, 25th Jun 2026, 28th Jun 2026, 2nd Jul 2026, 5th Jul 2026, 9th Jul 2026, 12th Jul 2026, 16th Jul 2026, 19th Jul 2026, 23rd Jul 2026, 26th Jul 2026, 30th Jul 2026, 2nd Aug 2026, 6th Aug 2026, 9th Aug 2026, 13th Aug 2026, 16th Aug 2026, 20th Aug 2026, 23rd Aug 2026, 27th Aug 2026, 30th Aug 2026, 3rd Sep 2026, 6th Sep 2026, 10th Sep 2026, 13th Sep 2026, 17th Sep 2026, 20th Sep 2026, 24th Sep 2026, 27th Sep 2026, 1st Oct 2026, 4th Oct 2026, 8th Oct 2026, 11th Oct 2026, 15th Oct 2026, 18th Oct 2026, 22nd Oct 2026, 25th Oct 2026, 29th Oct 2026, 1st Nov 2026, 5th Nov 2026, 8th Nov 2026, 12th Nov 2026, 15th Nov 2026, 19th Nov 2026, 22nd Nov 2026, 26th Nov 2026, 29th Nov 2026, 3rd Dec 2026, 6th Dec 2026, 10th Dec 2026, 13th Dec 2026, 17th Dec 2026, 20th Dec 2026, 24th Dec 2026, 27th Dec 2026 and 31st Dec 2026.

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FAQs

The digital pocket guide offers trivia about key artifacts, highlights top photo spots, and includes local insights to enhance your understanding of the museum's collection.
Yes, it is fully accessible. For easier entry with a wheelchair or stroller, use the western entrance to the Naples National Archaeological Museum.
With your ticket purchase, you receive a skip-the-line entry to bypass waiting times at the entrance of the museum.
To ensure a smooth experience with your digital guidebook, download it in advance since mobile signals can be inconsistent within the museum premises.
Your package includes skip-the-line entry and access to a digital guidebook on your phone or tablet, which offers additional insights about key artifacts and navigation tips for the museum.
You'll explore a historic collection of Greek, Roman, and Renaissance antiquities, including mosaics, wall paintings, frescoes, artifacts, sculptures from the Temple of Isis, papyrus rolls from the Villa Dei Papiri, and erotic artifacts in the museum’s Secret Room.
Yes, you can visit the Secret Room on the first floor to see ancient erotic artworks from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Yes, your ticket does not include a printed copy of the guidebook, live or audio guides, nor food and drinks during your visit.
Upon arriving, head to the museum's entrance, validate your ticket for skip-the-line access, then use your digital guidebook as you explore the exhibits and learn about their history.
The experience accommodates wheelchairs and strollers via the western entrance. The digital guidebook can help you navigate through the museum efficiently, along with providing historical context and other useful information.

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