Collections open to the public every day and opening hours:
The Egyptian, Farnese, Gems, Roman Campania, Mosaics, Secret Cabinet, Objects of Daily Life from the Vesuvian Area, Domus (furnishings from Pompeii), Frescoes, Temple of Isis.
The Prehistory and Protohistory, Island of Ischia, Piana Campana and Magna Graecia sections are open alternatively*, either morning or afternoon, according to the following hours and weekly schedule:
Monday and Friday
MORNING (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Prehistory and Protohistory, Island of Ischia, Piana Campana
AFTERNOON (2:10 PM – 7:10 PM): Magna Graecia
Wednesday and Saturday
MORNING (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Magna Graecia
AFTERNOON (2:10 PM – 7:10 PM): Prehistory and Protohistory, Ischia Island, Campanian Plain
Thursday and Sunday
CLOSED to the public
* The rotation refers to the minimum guaranteed opening hours.
Collections and rooms currently closed to the public for refurbishment or extraordinary maintenance:
Epigraphic collection
Coins collection
Rooms 25-28 of the Farnese Collection
Villa dei Papiri – The most representative works of the Villa dei Papiri are temporarily on display in the Hall of the Sundial.
DUE TO SECURITY REASONS, the Secret Cabinet and the Egyptian collection will also be CLOSED to the public on free admission days.
Please note that some galleries may close without notice due to unforeseen and unforeseeable circumstances, always related to protection and security reasons of the museum facilities and its heritage. In these cases, the ticket office at the entrance will be promptly informed.
This exceptional event does not entitle visitors to be refunded.