Ruins · UNESCO
Pompeii Archaeological Park
Naples, Italy
A Roman town frozen in time by the eruption of Vesuvius.
Museum · Italy · Campania
National Archaeological Museum of Naples
A superb museum of Roman and Greek treasures, including finds from Pompeii.
Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why National Archaeological Museum of Naples matters
If you want to understand Pompeii, start here. The museum holds mosaics, statues and frescoes taken from Pompeii and Herculaneum, plus huge Greek and Roman sculptures from the Farnese collection. It also has an Egyptian collection.
Talking points
- Many Pompeii mosaics are displayed here.
- The Farnese collection includes giant sculptures.
- It has an Egyptian section.
- Pair it with a visit to the ruins for context.
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