Naples National Archaeological Museum at a glance
The Naples National Archaeological Museum, known as MANN, stands on Piazza Museo 18/19 in 80135 Naples. It can be part of a day around the Ipogeo dei Cristallini and the Sanità, and it has its own ticket, its own opening hours and its own rules.
In 2026 the full ticket costs EUR 20. The museum is open from 09:00 to 19:30, the ticket office closes at 18:30 and the rooms start to empty from 19:00. Tuesday is the weekly closing day. A temporary visitor entrance at the western portal is in use because of building works.
Our picks: Archaeological Museum tickets
The ticket with the audio app is for a free visit at your own pace; the guided tour with an archaeologist suits you better if you want the collections explained, and the small-group version adds a meeting point at the main entrance.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Archaeological Museum with an archaeologist guide
- Archaeologist guide
- Museum entry included
A two-hour guided visit with museum entry already included, for anyone who wants to understand the finds rather than just see them.
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Archaeological Museum in a small group with an archaeologist
- Guided tour with an archaeologist
- Museum entry included
Two hours in a small group with an archaeologist, meeting outside the museum's main entrance, with entry already included.
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Archaeological Museum ticket with an audio app
- Museum entry ticket
- Audio app in four languages
- Booking fee included
A single entry without a guided tour. The audio app describes the city of Naples rather than the museum room by room.
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Entry tickets and guided visits to the MANN, with live prices and availability. Check whether a guide, an audio app or only the entry is included before you book.
What is open in the Naples archaeological museum in 2026
The opening plan for the collections runs until 30 November 2026. Rooms can also close at short notice.
| Collection | Status until 30 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mosaics | Closed |
| Gabinetto Segreto | Closed |
| Epigraphy | Closed |
| Farnese sculptures and gems | Open |
| Frescoes and everyday objects from the Vesuvius area | Open |
| Pompeii furnishings and the Pompeii model | Open |
| Villa dei Papiri and numismatics | Open 10:00 to 18:20, not on Tuesday |
| Magna Grecia and upper prehistory areas | Rotating |
Gabinetto Segreto and the Alexander Mosaic
The Gabinetto Segreto and the whole mosaic collection are shut until 30 November 2026. Do not plan a visit around the Alexander Mosaic or the Gabinetto Segreto before December, and check the opening plan again before you travel. A closed room alone gives no right to a refund.
The Egyptian collection and Magna Grecia are closed on the general free days.
Naples National Archaeological Museum tickets: prices and free days
- Full ticket: EUR 20.
- Reduced: EUR 2 for eligible young people from the EU and EEA, up to the day of their 25th birthday.
- Under 18: free.
- Buying ahead: online booking is recommended and the advance-sale right is EUR 0. Organised groups of 10 to 30 people must book ahead.
- One entry: the day ticket is valid for a single entry and cannot be reused.
- Free days: the first Sunday of every month, and 4 November 2026. Free tickets are issued at the museum, not online.
Holiday rules: the museum is closed on 1 January and 25 December. If a Tuesday is a public holiday, it opens that day and closes on the Wednesday instead. On 8 December 2026 it is open, on 9 December 2026 it is closed.
Naples museum and Pompeii: what you see here
If you plan a day trip to Pompeii or the Vesuvius area, the museum shows part of the story first. Frescoes, everyday objects from the Vesuvius area, Pompeii furnishings and a model of Pompeii are on view. Our day trips from Naples page explains how to get to the sites.
The Farnese sculptures and gems are also open now. For a short visit these rooms and the Pompeii material are a good core.
Ticket, audio app or guided tour
The tours above come in two main types. The right one depends on how much you want explained.
| Entry ticket with audio app | Guided tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Includes | Museum entry and a digital audio app for the city of Naples | Museum entry and a guide |
| Guide | No guided tour | Yes |
| Good for | Visitors who like to wander alone | First-timers who want the main rooms explained |
The audio app in the ticket describes the city of Naples, not specifically the museum. The museum's own audio guide costs EUR 5, reduced EUR 4, in German, English and Italian. For most first visits, the guided tour is the better choice, and the ticket-only option suits repeat visitors.
Planning your visit
- Metro: Museo station is on Line 1, Piazza Cavour station on Line 2. A single metro ride costs EUR 1.60 since 1 October 2026.
- Bags: large items and backpacks go into storage. Nothing above hand-luggage size is kept.
- Time: allow a morning or an afternoon. Put the museum on a different day from the Ipogeo if you can, as the two have separate tickets. See Ipogeo dei Cristallini tickets.
- Check first: some rooms rotate, so look at the opening plan on the day you travel.
The getting there page covers the airport, Alibus and the metro in more detail.
Naples Archaeological Museum: frequently asked questions
How much is the Naples Archaeological Museum ticket in 2026?
EUR 20 for adults. Eligible young people from the EU and EEA pay EUR 2 until the day of their 25th birthday, and under 18s enter free.
Which day is the museum closed?
Tuesday. It is also closed on 1 January and 25 December. If a Tuesday is a public holiday, it opens that day and closes on the Wednesday.
Can I see the Gabinetto Segreto now?
Not before December. The Gabinetto Segreto and the mosaics are closed from 21 September to 30 November 2026.
Do I need to book in advance?
Online booking is recommended. Groups of 10 to 30 people must book ahead. Free tickets on free days are issued at the museum only.
Can I leave the museum and come back with the same ticket?
No. The day ticket is valid for one entry only.
Is a guided tour worth it?
For a first visit, usually yes. A guide explains the open rooms. A ticket with the audio app suits people who prefer to walk alone.