Naples Archaeological Museum Tickets + Digital Guidebook

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About the place

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.

Location
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, Piazza Museo, 19, 80135 Napoli NA, Italy
Timing
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Highlights

  • 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!

Inclusions & Exclusions

InclusionsExclusions
  • Skip-the-line entry to Naples National Archaeological Museum
  • Digital guidebook (to be accessed via phone/tablet/e-device)
  • Printed copy of the guidebook
  • Live guide
  • Audio guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel transfers
  • Skip-the-line entry to Naples National Archaeological Museum
  • Digital guidebook (to be accessed via phone/tablet/e-device)
  • Printed copy of the guidebook
  • Live guide
  • Audio guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel transfers

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Additional Information

This activity is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.

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