The National Archaeological Museum of Naples
This is one of the world’s greatest historical museums; with the masterpieces of the Farnese collection and the spectacular mosaics, frescoes, and household goods from Pompeii and Herculaneum, at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, or MANN, the Roman Empire comes alive like nowhere else.Most of the incomparable treasures found in Pompeii and Herculaneum are now kept and exhibited here at the musem. With these it not only offers unique and vivid insights into the everyday life of Romans two thousand years ago but it also tells the fascinating story of how they were found - and profoundly changed the way we look at our own history.
Introduction to the Museum
Introduction to the Museum
With the masterpieces of the Farnese collection and the spectacular mosaics, frescoes, and household goods from Pompeii and Herculaneum, at the MANN the Roman Empire comes alive like nowhere else.02:05
The Farnese Collection and the History of the Museum
Magnificent marbles from the Baths of Caracalla in Rome, collected by one of the most notorious popes, Paul III aka Alessandro Farnese: among them, the head of emperor Caracalla, the dramatic “Farnese Bull”, the “Farnese Atlas”, and the Tazza Farnese.16:55
The Discovery of Pompeii and the Villa dei Papiri
In 1592, an architect found some antique inscriptions, marbles and coins. 100 years later King Charles III had them excavated; German historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann systematically explored them – and the finds completely changed our view of antiquity.06:05
Houses and Palaces in Pompeji and Herculaneum
Romans loved decorations; not only rich people lived in elaborate surroundings. Roman decorations were imaginative, refined, and surprisingly colourful. Their true wealth and sophistication can be appreciated in the finds from the largest Roman villa ever found...
The Villa dei Papiri
The largest Roman villa ever found – the home of Calpurnius Caesoninus Piso, Julius Caesar’s father-in-law? It revealed a huge treasure of bronze figures that tell fascinating stories – and most of all, the only surviving library of antiquity…08:20
Life in the Roman Empire
In some respects, life in ancient Rome was remarkably similar to our lives today. It’s hard to believe that the faucets or beer glasses at the museum are really 2000 years old. But when it comes to sexuality, Roman culture was fundamentally different from ours...
Address
- The National Archaelogical Museum of Naples
- Piazza Museo 19
- 0135 Napoli
Links
- No online ticket sale. Tickets available on site.
- ► MANN Website
Opening Hours
- Wednesday-Monday 9:00-19:30
- Closed on Tuesdays, 1 January, 1 May, 25 December.
- Advance booking possible via call center
- 848 800 288
- international callers
- +39-06 399 670 50