Naples National Archaeological Museum (MANN)
What the museum holds and how to reach it.
The Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli (MANN) is at Piazza Museo 18/19, in the centre of Naples. It holds major finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, together with the Farnese Collection and other ancient collections.
Pompeii and Herculaneum
Mosaics, frescoes and objects of daily life from Pompeii and Herculaneum, preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius.
Villa dei Papiri
Bronze and marble sculptures from the Villa dei Papiri, a villa at Herculaneum.
Farnese Collection
Sculptures and classical works from the Farnese collection.
Secret Room
Erotic artworks and objects.
Magna Graecia, coins and inscriptions
Greek artifacts from southern Italy, together with the numismatic and epigraphic collections.
Metro Line 1
Metro Line 1 has a station called Museo.
Parts of the museum can be affected by renovation and restoration work, so check the official website, museoarcheologiconapoli.it, for what is on view. Opening days and tickets change.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Naples Archaeological Museum?
At Piazza Museo 18/19, in the centre of Naples. Metro Line 1 has a station called Museo.
Does the museum have finds from Pompeii?
Yes. It holds mosaics, frescoes and objects of daily life from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
What is the Secret Room?
A section of the museum with erotic artworks and objects.
How to get from Naples to Pompeii
Which train, which station, which entrance, and what to prepare before you go.
Herculaneum and Vesuvius from Naples
One station for both: how to get there, how the Vesuvius tickets work and what to check.
Plan your days
See the ready-made 2-day and 3-day plans for the city.