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Alexander MosaicReport this photo · linked, not stored
Alexander MosaicAlexander MosaicReport this photo · linked, not stored
Doryphoros
Photo: Glycon of Athens (copy), Lysippos (original type) · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Farnese HerculesReport this photo · linked, not stored
Farnese HerculesFarnese HerculesReport this photo · linked, not stored
Venus CallipygeArchaeological museumNaples, Campania
Naples National Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museumFounded 1777
KindArchaeological museumNaples
Visitors a year533k2024
Founded1777
Best monthsApr–May · OctNaples
40.85° N, 14.25° EUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goNaples · weather score
Best timeApr–May · Oct
October: high / low23° / 14°
About
Naples National Archaeological Museum in brief
Naples National Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Naples, Campania, Italy. Italian archeological museum known for Roman materials.
It was founded in 1777.
In 2024 it welcomed 532,985 visitors.
Its best-known works include Alexander Mosaic, Doryphoros and Farnese Hercules.
For the trip, the weather in Naples is best in April, May and October; in October afternoons average 23°.
In the collection
Famous works to see here
The best-known pieces of the collection, by how widely they are written about.
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Visitors per year
532,985 in 2024 · highest 671k in 2019Visitors counted in each year; years without a figure are left out.
Location
Where to find it
When to visit
Climate guideWeather in Naples
Month score for sightseeing
Best Apr–May · OctFestivals in Naples
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September
- Napoli Film FestivalFilm festival · Sep–Oct
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Nearby
All museums in ItalyMore to see close by
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Museo San Giuseppe dei Nudi
0.2 km W
Museum
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Museo Universitario delle Scienze e delle Arti
0.4 km E
Museum
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Anatomical Museum, Naples
0.4 km E
Museum of modern art
Around here
Naples and around
Nature
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Sarno
River
Mountains
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Monte di Mezzo, Campania
1,425 m · Monti Lattari
Heritage
San Francesco di Paola, Naples
Italian national heritage · 1816
San Giacomo degli Spagnoli
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site · 1540
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