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The World’s 100 Best Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Naples, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 76 2026
Museo Archeologico Nazionale

A national archaeology museum in Naples holding finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, alongside Greek, Roman and Egyptian collections. Many visitors pair it with a trip to Pompeii, since original frescoes, mosaics and statues from the excavations are kept here.

Highlights

  • Farnese collection sculptures
  • Frescoes from Pompeii
  • Alexander Mosaic

Good to know

  • Book tickets online to avoid queues
  • Allow three to four hours
  • Some sections often closed for renovation

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