Planen Sie Ihren Besuch im Museum des Schatzes von San Gennaro

Everything you need before you go: special experiences, the museum shop, facilities, accessibility and house rules. For opening hours, see our timings page, and for metro stops and walking routes, see our directions page.

Shopping at the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

Worauf Sie achten sollten Books on the collection and on Neapolitan culture, exhibition catalogs, local crafts, and a children's corner with illustrated books, comics and an art coloring book about the Treasure.
Where to Find It There are two shop counters: one at the museum entrance and one inside the Chapel of the Treasure. You can browse before or after your visit.

Wissenswertes vor dem Besuch des Museums des Schatzes von San Gennaro

Ausstattung
Barrierefreiheit
Leitlinien
Regeln

Exhibition Rooms The route covers the museum rooms and the sacristies of the Chapel, with jewels, silver busts, reliquaries and paintings.
Audio Guide Available in 11 languages and in Neapolitan, with a separate version for children.
Museum Shop Books, catalogs and gifts at the entrance and inside the Chapel.
Toiletten Accessible restrooms are on the ground floor, near the entrance.
Luggage There is no cloakroom, but you can ask at the entrance to leave a small bag during your visit.

Besuchen Sie das Museum des Schatzes von San Gennaro

Highlights

Umgehen Sie die normalen Warteschlangen an den Kassen für Eintrittskarten und kommen Sie schneller rein.

Entdecken Sie Kunstwerke und kulturelle Artefakte aus sieben Jahrhunderten.

Entdecken Sie die Königliche Kapelle von San Gennaro.

Nutzen Sie unseren Audioguide, der auf Englisch, Französisch, Deutsch, Italienisch und Spanisch verfügbar ist.

Bewundern Sie einen der größten Smaragde der Welt und andere unschätzbare Schätze.

Besuchen Sie die Kapelle San Gennaro, das Schatzmuseum und das Filangieri-Museum

Highlights

Vermeiden Sie Warteschlangen dank Bevorzugtem Einlass.

Entdecken Sie historische unterirdische Gänge.

Freuen Sie sich während der gesamten Führung auf fachkundige Erläuterungen.

Special Experiences at the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

The Feast of San Gennaro

Über: The city gathers for the liquefaction of the saint's blood, one of the most important religious events in Naples.

When: The Saturday before the first Sunday in May, September 19 (the ampoules stay on display for a week) and December 16.

Where: Naples Cathedral and the Chapel of the Treasure, next to the museum.

Guided Tours

Über: A guide takes you through the collection and the stories behind the gifts. There are also tours in Neapolitan and theatrical tours where characters from the city's history tell the story.

When: Saturdays and Sundays at set times, in Italian, English or Neapolitan.

Where: The museum rooms and the Chapel.

Temporary Exhibitions

Über: The museum runs exhibitions that link the Treasure to contemporary art and photography. In 2026 it is showing The Color of Mimmo Jodice, more than forty color photographs of Baroque masterpieces.

When: Changes through the year.

Where: The museum's exhibition spaces.

The Chapel of the Treasure

Über: Naples promised the saint this chapel in 1527, during years of war, plague and eruptions. Domenichino, Giovanni Lanfranco, Jusepe de Ribera and Cosimo Fanzago all worked on it, and the ampoules of the blood are kept behind the main altar.

When: Daily, with a break in the middle of the day.

Where: Inside Naples Cathedral, next to the museum.

School Programs

Über: Educational activities for schools of all levels, led by museum staff and adapted to each age group.

When: During the school year, by arrangement.

Where: The museum rooms.

Private After-Hours Visits

Über: Exclusive guided visits for individuals, groups and companies once the museum has closed, with the option of an aperitif in the courtyard.

When: Every day from 6:30 PM, by request.

Where: The museum, the Chapel and the courtyard.

FAQs About Visiting the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

Muss ich die Eintrittskarten im Voraus buchen?

Es ist zwar nicht zwingend erforderlich, aber empfehlenswert. Eine Online-Buchung spart Zeit am Eingang, besonders an Wochenenden und Feiertagen.

Ist das Museum für Kinder geeignet?

Ja. Es gibt eine Kinderversion des Audioguides, und ältere Kinder haben in der Regel viel Freude an den Juwelen und den Geschichten der Könige und Königinnen, die sie gestiftet haben.

Gibt es eine Kleiderordnung?

No formal one, but the museum is part of the cathedral complex, so modest clothing is best, particularly for the Chapel.

Ist die Barrierefreiheit im Museum für Besucher mit eingeschränkter Mobilität gewährleistet?

Yes. Ramps and electric stairlifts give access to the museum and the Chapel. The sacristies are not accessible because of the historic building.

Darf ich im Museum fotografieren?

Yes, photos and videos are allowed without flash.

Can I bring luggage?

There's no cloakroom. Small bags can usually be left at the entrance for the length of your visit, but large suitcases are best left at your hotel.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, animals are allowed inside for the whole visit.

When can I see the ampoules of San Gennaro's blood?

Three times a year: the Saturday before the first Sunday in May, September 19 (on display for a week) and December 16 (on display for one day).