These archaeological treasures represent one of the most comprehensive and complete Greek and Roman collections in the world.
The museum could be divided into different sections:
*Marble and bronze statues: worthy of note are “The Lance bearer” by Policletus, Farnese Hercules, the bas-relief of Orfeus and Eurydice, Farnese Bull.
*Collection of gems
*Egyptian section
*Mosaics: this section is one of the most important in the world: we can mention in particular the biggest mosaic floor in the world “The Battle of Alexander”, the biggest mosaic floor in the world representing great Macedonian emperor. Once it paved the floor in the Casa del Fauno at Pompeii. In addition other mosaics portraying animals, scenes from every-day life, musicians and even Plato with his students are kept.
*Section dedicated to the “Pisoni Villa” where statues from that big dwelling are kept
*Silverware, glazed earthenware and weapon collection
*Frescos mostly coming from the ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae
*Vases
The Naples Archaeological Museum is recognized as having the finest and most complete collection of works of art, objects and documentation from classical times. This collection includes over 20,000 items, produced according to object type and in inventory sequence. Items include bronzes, ceramics, sculpture, wall paintings, jewellery, terracotta items, objects in gold and silver, ivories, mosaics, utensils, Latin inscriptions and frescoes. The collection depicts portraits, still lives, mythical subjects, scenes from daily life, and erotic works of the museo segreto. It documents beliefs, personalities, religions and views of the outside world.
Opening Timetable for Visitors and References:
Piazza Museo
Tel. 081440166
Opening Timetable:
Weekday 9.00 - 19.30
Sunday and Holidays 9.00 - 19.30
The ticket office closes at 18.00
Tuesday closed
Admittance: Euro 6,50 for visitors aged between 18 and 65, for the other visitors for free
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