Experts' Choice Award Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
What the experts agree on
Naples's underrated archaeological museum houses the world's greatest collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, including treasures from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the legendary Farnese sculpture collection, all displayed in a stunning 16th-century
“Though some rooms may be closed when you visit, world-renowned archaeological finds that put most other museums to shame are always on view.”
– Fodor's
Travel + Leisure "The museum is home of one of the world's best collections of Greek and Roman antiquities." Full review
Frommer's "Naples's celebrated Archaeological Museum is home to the greatest collection of ancient art and artifacts in the world, both in terms of the quantity of the pieces on display and their quality." Full review
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Among the infinite treasures, make sure you seek out the exquisite 1st-century Blue Vase, unearthed in Pompeii
Afar Magazine "This museum is probably the best one that you've never heard of... it has more Greco-Roman antiquities than I've seen in more well-known sites." Full review
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Make sure to check its "Gabinetto Segreto" for even more insight into Napoli's naughty past.
Afar Magazine "Home to the greatest collection of ancient art and artifacts in the world, mainly made up of the Farnese family’s fantastic haul of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Housed in a 16C building, this museum's collections are essentially composed of works from the Farnese collection (Greco-Roman sculpture), and objects found at Herculanum and Pompeii." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"These rooms of the National Archaeological Museum house exquisite frescoes from Pompeii, Herculanum and Stabies." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"You'll find artifacts rescued from Pompeii and Herculaneum. The collection includes everything from Greek and Roman sculptures to intricate mosaics. The building itself is also a sight to behold" Full review
