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Naples Tickets Museum Of The Treasure Of San Gennaro Opening Hours

Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro Timings

Opening hours for the museum and for the Chapel of the Treasure next door, plus the quieter times to go.

Opening Hours of the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

  • Museum Every day: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Last admission: 5:00 PM
  • Chapel of the Treasure Monday and Saturday: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Tuesday to Friday: 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    Sunday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Visit Length About an hour if you listen to the full audio guide.

Special Tips for Visitors

  • Watch the Last Admission Entry stops at 5:00 PM and the museum closes at 6:00 PM. Arrive by 4:00 PM if you want time for the whole audio guide.
  • Plan Around the Chapel's Midday Break The Chapel closes at 1:00 PM and reopens at 2:30 PM from Tuesday to Friday, 3:00 PM on Mondays and Saturdays, and 4:30 PM on Sundays.
  • Allow Extra Time on Feast Days In May, September and December the cathedral fills up quickly around the liquefaction. Get there well before you plan to go in.
  • Pair It With Nearby Sights The museum is a few minutes from Via dei Tribunali and San Gregorio Armeno, so it fits easily into a morning in the historic center. See directions and nearby landmarks

Best Times to Visit the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

Right After Opening (9:30 AM to 11:00 AM)

The first hour is usually the calmest, so you can stay as long as you like in front of the mitre and the necklace. It also leaves time for the Chapel before its 1:00 PM break.

Weekday Mornings

Weekends bring more local visitors and tour groups. If your dates are flexible, pick a weekday morning.

Weekends, for a Guided Tour

Guided tours run on Saturdays and Sundays at set times, in Italian, English or Neapolitan. Book ahead if you want a guide.

Feast Days of San Gennaro

The liquefaction of the saint's blood takes place on the Saturday before the first Sunday in May, on September 19 and on December 16. The cathedral is packed on these days, but the atmosphere is worth it if you come early.

Visit the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

Highlights

Bypass standard ticket lines for quicker entry.

Discover art and cultural artifacts spanning seven centuries.

Explore the Royal Chapel of San Gennaro.

Enjoy an audio guide available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

View one of the world’s largest emeralds and other priceless treasures.

Visit the Chapel of San Gennaro, the Treasure Museum and the Filangieri Museum

Highlights

Avoid waiting in line with priority access.

Explore historic subterranean passageways.

Enjoy expert commentary throughout the tour.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Timings of the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

What are the opening hours of the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro?

The museum is open from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with last admission at 5:00 PM.

Is the museum open every day?

Yes. It opens seven days a week and has no weekly closing day.

What are the opening hours of the Chapel of the Treasure?

The Chapel closes for a break in the middle of the day. Mornings run from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM (9:00 AM on Sundays), and it reopens at 2:30 PM on weekdays, 3:00 PM on Mondays and Saturdays, and 4:30 PM on Sundays, closing at 6:00 PM.

What time is the last entry?

Last admission to the museum is at 5:00 PM.

How long does a visit take?

About an hour if you listen to the whole audio guide. You can go faster or slower, since you choose how much of it to hear.

What is the best time of day to visit?

Right after opening, between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM, is usually the quietest. Weekday mornings tend to be calmer than weekends.

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