The National Archaeological Museum is an attraction and museum with an address at Piazza Museo 19, in Naples, Italy. Its description places it among the world's finest collections of Greco-Roman artifacts, and it includes treasures from Pompeii, the ancient city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius.
What to expect
A visit here is best suited to anyone interested in the ancient world. The collection gathers objects from Greek and Roman life, and the Pompeii material gives a close look at the everyday and decorative arts of a city that was frozen in time. Allow enough time to move slowly through the galleries rather than rushing from room to room.
Planning your visit
- Address: Piazza Museo 19, 80135 Naples, Italy
- Telephone: +39 081 4422149
- Kind of visit: a museum visit, suited to a half day or longer
The name is shared by other institutions in the region and beyond, including the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari, the Museo Arqueológico Nacional in Madrid, and the Musée Archéologique de Rabat. If you are searching for a specific one, check the city before you set out, since this article covers the Naples museum at Piazza Museo 19.
Naples itself offers plenty around the museum, from its historic centre to its lively street life and food, so a visit here can easily be part of a wider day in the city.
