The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is one of the most famous and visited museums in Italy, among the oldest and most important in the world for the richness and uniqueness of its heritage.
MANN is one of the oldest and most important cultural institutions in the world for the richness and uniqueness of its heritage and for its contribution to the European cultural scene. Impressive in its architecture and collections, and a key player in cultural life in the city, the museum is an essential stop on an initiatory journey into the world of antiquity.
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Opening times
from Wednesday to Monday 9.00 - 19.30
last admission 6.30pmMonday 16 May 2022, 9.00-17.00
Last admission at 16.00
Egyptian section
open everyday from 9 am to 3,30 p.m.
Secret room
open everyday from 9 am to 2 pm and entrance is allowed to small groups
Magna Grecia Collection
Open every day except Tuesday and the first Sunday of the month, from 9.00 to 19.00 (last admission at 18.30)
quota entry every 30 minutes
obligation to wear the overshoes provided at the entrance to the collection
The cost of overshoes will be € 1.50 per person.Numismatic Section
open Saturday and Sunday from 9.00 to 13.00
Unexpected technical problems can cause some rooms to close without notice. -
Closing
Tuesday
- Web MANN - National Archaeological Museum of Naples
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
- Downloadable Audioguide
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Accessibility
Site accessible
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Info Reservation
HISTORY
The palace that currently houses the National Archaeological Museum of Naples was first a cavalry barracks and then Palazzo dei Regi Studi, the seat of the University during the Bourbon era. From the end of the eighteenth century it became one of the first and most important museums of archaeology in Europe, thanks to the figure of Charles III of Bourbon and his enlightened cultural policy.
The king promoted the first excavations of the Vesuvian cities buried by the eruption of 79 A.D., preserving in the museum part of the incredible treasures that came to light, and transferred part of the rich collection inherited from his mother Elisabetta Farnese, with masterpieces still part of the collection on display to the public.
VISITING THE MUSEUM
Visiting the Mann means touching one of the main nuclei of the history of Italian and Western culture. Lose yourself in the rooms that house the group of masterpieces of the Farnese Collection. Be dazzled by the finds from Herculaneum and Pompeii, including splendid frescoes and mosaics, statues, precious objects and everyday use. Visit the splendid Egyptian Section or one of the many temporary exhibitions scheduled throughout the year. Marvel inside the Secret Cabinet, which houses the "obscene" finds, evidence of ancient customs on the theme of eroticism.
Services
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Visits
scheduled for individuals and families
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Visits
for groups by reservation [email protected]
available in Italian, English, French, Spanish -
Didactics for schools
for booking visits and educational activities
available in Italian, English, French, Spanish
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Audioguide
€ 5.00
available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish - Bookshop
- Cafés and food Courts
- Wardrobe
Additional Info
Where
Piazza Museo 19, Napoli (NA)
Transportation
Metro: line 1 Museo stop; line 2 piazza Cavour stop
Visiting Rules
- Face masks strongly reccommended. Find out more
- The entrance is restricted.
- in compliance with anti-covid security measures, each group inside the museum cannot exceed the number of 30 people, in addition to the guide. Whispers recommended
- To visit the Magna Grecia collection, it is necessary to wear shoe covers
