Naples · Museo, Sanità and Capodimonte
National Archaeological Museum (MANN)
The main collection of Roman finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, plus the Farnese marbles and an Egyptian section. It is long, spread over several floors, and worth doing before you visit the ruins.
- 3 h 30
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Booking advised
- Museo, Sanità and Capodimonte
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The building went up in the 16th century as a cavalry barracks, then became a university and later the royal museum. Today it holds most of the portable finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, including frescoes, mosaics and everyday objects, along with the marbles of the Farnese family. Rooms are arranged by collection rather than along one fixed route, so decide before you enter what you want to see.
What to look for
- The Alexander Mosaic from Pompeii
- The Farnese Hercules and the Farnese marbles
- The Secret Cabinet of erotic art
- The Egyptian collection
Opening hours
Hours not confirmed. Check the official site.
Hours and the weekly closing day are set by the museum, so check its official page for your date before you go.
Source: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed. Check the official page for the current price and the free entry days.
Tickets are sold at the door, but queues build in busy months. A timed online ticket or a guided visit saves the wait.
Getting there
Museo station on Metro Line 1 sits right at the museum, and Piazza Cavour station on Line 2 is a short walk.
Tip
Go in the morning, start with the mosaics and the Farnese rooms, and keep the upper floors for when you still have energy.