Naples Archaeological Museum Tickets 2026
The MANN holds the real treasures of Pompeii — the mosaics, the frescoes, the Farnese giants. It's closed Tuesdays and bigger than a day. Here's the route that works.
Pompeii is where it was found. The MANN is where it actually is. The best mosaics, the wall frescoes, the bronzes and the silver were lifted from Pompeii and Herculaneum and brought here, which means the ruins give you the streets and this museum gives you the art.
Two things trip people up: it's closed Tuesdays, and it's far bigger than the hour most people budget.
How much are MANN Naples tickets in 2026?
Adult: around €18, up to €22 with a major exhibition. Reduced: €2 (EU 18–25). Free: under 18.
Open 09:00–19:30, closed Tuesdays, last entry 18:30. The Tuesday closure catches a lot of visitors out.
Where to book
Our take: The MANN rarely sells out, so the official site is the cheapest direct route — pick GetYourGuide if you want free cancellation and the audio app bundled in.
The MANN guide — three floors, the order that works
- The mosaic floor and the Farnese hall to hit before fatigue sets in
- How to get into the Secret Cabinet (and why free days lock you out)
- Which floor to cut when you've only got two hours
Is the MANN worth visiting?
It's one of the most important archaeological museums in the world, and most visitors to Naples skip it for the bay. Their loss. The ground floor holds the Farnese Collection — colossal Roman sculptures inherited by the Bourbons, including the Farnese Bull, the largest single sculpture recovered from antiquity, carved from one block of marble. The mezzanine has the Pompeii mosaics, the Alexander Mosaic among them, two million tesserae lifted from the House of the Faun. Upstairs are the frescoes, the bronzes from the Villa of the Papyri, and one of the largest Egyptian collections in Italy. You cannot do it justice in an hour.
What to look for
Start with the Farnese hall. The Bull and the Hercules set the scale; see them while you're fresh.
Find the Alexander Mosaic on the mezzanine. Alexander charging Darius — look at the spear and the panic on the Persian faces.
Book the Secret Cabinet. A timed-entry room of erotic art from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Look up at the Pompeii frescoes. Whole walls of garden scenes and portraits, colour intact.
Save the Egyptian rooms for the end. Strong, and the quietest part of the museum.
What do most visitors wish they knew about the MANN?
Closed Tuesdays. The single most common mistake. Build your Naples days around it.
The Secret Cabinet needs timing. It runs on timed entry, and on free-admission days it closes entirely, along with the Egyptian and Magna Graecia sections. If those matter, don't come on a free day.
It's a half-day, not a stop. Three to four hours does the main floors. With two, take the mosaic floor and the Farnese hall and accept you'll skip the rest.
- Address
- Piazza Museo 19, 80135 Naples
- Hours
- 09:00–19:30 · closed Tuesdays · last entry 18:30
- Ticket
- Adult ~€18 (up to €22 with exhibitions) · reduced €2 (EU 18–25) · under 18 free
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours (2 hours: mosaics + Farnese only)
- Don't miss
- Farnese Bull · Alexander Mosaic · Secret Cabinet (timed) · Pompeii frescoes
- Metro
- Museo (Line 1) · Cavour (Line 2)
- Book at
- GetYourGuide (free cancellation) · official site
Hours and prices can change — confirm on the official site before you go.
Last verified: June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much are MANN Naples tickets in 2026?
Full adult admission is around €18, up to €22 with a major exhibition; reduced €2 for EU 18–25, free under 18. Check the official site for the current rate.
Is the MANN open on Tuesday?
No — it's closed Tuesdays. Open 09:00–19:30 the rest of the week, last entry 18:30.
How long do you need at the MANN?
Three to four hours for the main collections. With two hours, focus on the mosaic floor and the Farnese hall.
What is the Secret Cabinet at the MANN?
The Gabinetto Segreto, a timed-entry room of around 250 erotic objects from Pompeii and Herculaneum. It's closed on free-admission days.
Pair it with the ruins, not against them: Pompeii for the streets, the MANN for the art that was inside them. Underground, Napoli Sotterranea adds the third layer of the city in an afternoon.
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