About
The Archaeological Museum in Naples, also known as the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, sits on Piazza Museo in the Campania region of Italy. It is one of the world's most important archaeological museums, and for many visitors it is the natural companion to a trip to the ruins it describes.
What you will see
- Artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, the two Roman towns buried by Vesuvius, shown in the context of everyday life as well as art.
- Ancient Roman sculptures, displayed across the museum's galleries.
- The Alexander Mosaic, one of the most celebrated works in the collection.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a museum for those who enjoy looking closely. The collection rewards a slow pace, and it suits a rainy afternoon as well as a morning set aside for it. Visitors interested in Pompeii or Herculaneum may find that seeing the objects removed from those sites gives a clearer picture of the towns themselves.
The museum is in the centre of Naples, so it is easy to combine with a walk through the surrounding streets, with their cafés and churches, and with a meal in the city. For practical details such as opening times, ticket prices and how to reach the building, the museum can be contacted by phone at +39 081 442 2149, and the information is worth checking before you set out.