Museo Archeologico

Museum Naples, Campania, Italy

What to expect

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is an important Italian archaeological museum, particularly for ancient Roman remains. Its collection includes works from Greek, Roman and Renaissance times, and especially Roman artifacts from the nearby Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum sites. The museum hosts extensive collections of Greek and Roman antiquities, including the Farnese Collection, which includes a collection of engraved gems and the Farnese Marbles. The museum also features a collection of Roman bronzes from the Villa of the Papyri, mosaics from Pompeii, and an Egyptian collection with 2,500 objects. Visitors can explore the various exhibits, including the famous Farnese Hercules, Farnese Atlas, and Farnese Bull, as well as a collection of busts of Roman emperors and other Roman sculptures

Plan your family visit to the Museo Archeologico with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum to see the Roman artifacts and Egyptian mummies

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the colorful mosaics and the mummies ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a family-friendly tour and learned about the artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum

Highlights: The kids enjoyed learning about the ancient civilizations ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, an old-school museum with the Gabinetto Segreto, a secret room with erotic Roman relics

Highlights: The kids found the Gabinetto Segreto, a secret room with erotic Roman relics, hilarious. The museum is great for learning about ancient Roman history ✨