The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is the most important archaeological collection of Greek and Roman sculptures. The particularly rich collection of Greek and Roman sculptures comes from excavations at Pompeii, Herculaneum, and nearby archaeological sites around Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, silent witnesses to one of the most famous vulcano eruptions in the history of mankind. IMPORTANT NOTE: The time you select on the order form is your preferred time. The museum or attraction will automatically confirm the closest available time, which can be ANY TIME during opening hours on the selected date, if your preferred time is no longer available.

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is a precious treasure chest ranging from the collection of finds from Magna Grecia, to the first Egyptian collection opened in a modern museum, to the monumental collection of statues of the Farnese family, with the Hercules and the imposing group del Toro, ending with the spectacular display of the thousands of finds excavated from 1738 in the cities of Ercolano, Pompei, Stabia, Oplonti: mosaics, objects of everyday life, the erotic objects of the surprising secret Cabinet, the frescoes, which will bring us back back in time to 79 AD, the year in which Vesuvius destroyed the cities around its perimeter. And all of this is inserted in the majestic seventeenth-century palace, which today faces the end of one of the most important arteries of the historic center of Naples.

Pick your favourite time to visit the Museum and meet our professional tour guide directly at the main entrance. After an introductory explanation of the building - a former cavalry barrack - you will proceed toward the Mosaic collection at the first floor. The most famous piece here is the Alexander Mosaic, a huge representation of the battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III of Persia. At the Ground floor you will discover the Farnese Collection and its marvelous marbles, especially the Farnese Hercules and the Farnese Bull were both originally hosted at the Baths of Caracalla and they are among the most impressive you will come across. Don’t miss the the Bronzes from the Villa of the Papyri and, if you are lucky enough to find the sections open, the Secret Cabinet - hosting erotic and sexual items - and the Egyption Collection surely worth the visit!

Visit one of Europe's richest Archaeological Collections with an expert Guide. Discover the buried and revealed treasures of the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae! Admire the precious sculptures and jewels of the Farnese collection, among the main ones of the Renaissance era. Discover the Greco-Roman sculptures of Campania, be enchanted by the history and beauty of unique finds and ancient legends.

This tour is designed for travelers who love art, sculpture, the historical intertwining that has led this museum to be one of the most important in the world and also for those who have seen the archaeological sites of Campania and have not been able to see the frescoes. on the walls, because they are detached and kept here.

he Archaeological Museum is located in the heart of Neaples and houses one of the most important collections of antiquities in the world, providing a complete picture of the Greek and Roman civilization in its various aspects. Inside you see the famous Farnese collection inherited by Charles of Bourbon, son of Elizabeth Farnese and last member of the dynasty, who conquered the Reign of Naples in 1734. Then your guide will show you the artifacts from Pompeii and the Vesuvius area.