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Plan Your Visit to Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Here is what to know on the day at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli: where to eat, how to get around with a wheelchair or stroller, and the house rules for bags and animals. Opening hours and routes each have their own page.

Dining

The museum café is open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (closed Tuesdays), which works for a coffee between floors.

For a proper meal, walk a few minutes south to Piazza Bellini and Via dei Tribunali, where pizzerias and trattorias line the streets.

Accessibility

Visitors with disabilities or special needs can skip the line. Wheelchair users should use the western gate, which is also the easiest entrance with a stroller.

-Lifts: The lifts take wheelchairs, but each one serves only its own wing, so plan your route wing by wing.
-Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are on floors -2 and +3, reached by the eastern lifts. There is a baby changing table on floor -2.
-Visually Impaired Visitors: The museum runs tactile visits of the collections.

National Archaeological Museum of Naples: Entrance with Pemcards

Highlights

Discover extraordinary statues and frescoes illustrating mythological tales and heroes.

Admire detailed mosaics, bronze, glass artifacts, ceramics, and engraved copper items from Pompeii, Greece, Egypt, and Rome.

View the iconic Toro Farnese, the oldest single sculpture from antiquity.

Explore the renowned Farnese Hercules and the Farnese Atlas, significant historical artworks.

Explore carbonized relics from Pompeii and valuable artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli: Guided Tour

Highlights

Skip the regular queues with priority access.

Discover artifacts rescued from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Explore the extensive Farnese Collection of ancient sculptures.

View exceptionally preserved frescoes and intricate mosaics.

Gain insights from a knowledgeable archaeologist guide fluent in English and Italian.

Visitor Guidelines

Lockers: Large bags and some rucksacks must go in the free self-service lockers at the entrance. Bulky suitcases cannot be stored.

Coats: Coats and jackets cannot be left in the lockers, so plan to carry them.

Collection Time: Pick up your belongings at least 15 minutes before closing.

Animals: Working assistance animals in a harness or tabard are allowed. Other pets are only allowed if small enough to carry.

Respect the Exhibits: Please do not touch the sculptures, mosaics or frescoes.

FAQs About Visiting Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. Use the western gate, then the lifts, which serve one wing each. Accessible restrooms are on floors -2 and +3.

Is there a cloakroom?

There are free self-service lockers for large bags and some rucksacks. Coats and bulky suitcases cannot be left there.

Is there a café at the museum?

Yes. The café is open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day except Tuesday.

Is there a gift shop?

The museum bookshop sells books and souvenirs. It opens from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and is closed on Tuesdays.

Are audio guides available?

Yes, in five languages. The audio tour covers 90 objects and takes about 85 minutes.

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