Angelica e Élisabeth exhibition in Naples: Kauffmann and Vigée Le Brun at the Gallerie d'Italia, dates and tickets
The Gallerie d'Italia on Via Toledo devotes an exhibition to Angelica Kauffmann and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, two celebrated painters of 18th-century Europe. Open from 6 November 2026 to 7 March 2027, tickets €8 and free for under-26s.
At a glance
- When
- From 6 November 2026 to 7 March 2027
- Where
- Gallerie d'Italia, Via Toledo 177
- Opening hours
- Tue–Fri 10 am–7 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–8 pm; closed Mondays
- Tickets
- €8, reduced €4; free for under-26s and on the first Sunday of the month
- Time needed
- About 1 hour, more with the permanent collection
- Getting there
- Line 1 to Toledo, then a few minutes on foot
Dates, hours and tickets
- When: from 6 November 2026 to 7 March 2027; free preview on Thursday 5 November, 7–9 pm (last entry 8:30 pm).
- Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 am–7 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am–8 pm, closed Mondays. Last entry one hour before closing.
- Tickets: €8, reduced €4; free for under-26s, school groups and Intesa Sanpaolo customers. The museum recommends booking online.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Thursday 5 November 2026 | Free preview, 7–9 pm |
| Friday 6 November 2026 | Opens to the public |
| Sunday 6 December 2026 | First Sunday of the month: free entry |
| Sunday 3 January 2027 | First Sunday of the month: free entry |
| Sunday 7 March 2027 | Last day, free entry |
What you'll see
The exhibition pairs Angelica Kauffmann (1741–1807) and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755–1842): portraits, self-portraits and history paintings. It is curated by Francesco Leone, Fernando Mazzocca and Elisabetta Rasy, with the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca.
- Major loans: both self-portraits from the Uffizi, Peace Bringing Back Abundance from the Louvre, and works from Toulouse, Warsaw and Virginia.
- The Naples connection: both painted for the Bourbon court and lived the Grand Tour between Rome and Naples.
- Other women artists: a section covers women painters active in Italy and France in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Your ticket also covers the permanent collection, home to Caravaggio's last painting, the Martyrdom of Saint Ursula. A free app offers a digital guide.
Getting there
- Metro Line 1: Toledo station, then a few minutes on foot along Via Toledo.
- On foot: about 10 minutes from Piazza del Plebiscito and the Galleria Umberto I.
Tip: under 26 you get in free every day; otherwise aim for the first Sunday of the month.
What to see near the exhibition
- Spanish Quarterjust uphill from Via Toledo
- Teatro San Carlo in NovemberBoléro and Beethoven's Ninth
- Neapolitan coffeewhere to have it in the centre
- Naples in Novemberweather, events and tips for the month
Frequently asked questions
Until when is the Angelica e Élisabeth exhibition open in Naples?
Until Sunday 7 March 2027. It opens to the public on 6 November 2026, with a free preview on the evening of 5 November.
How much is the ticket?
€8 full price and €4 reduced. It is free for under-26s, school groups and Intesa Sanpaolo customers, and for everyone on the first Sunday of each month.
Who were Angelica Kauffmann and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun?
Two internationally successful painters of the late 18th and early 19th centuries: Kauffmann, Swiss-born, worked in London and Rome; Vigée Le Brun, French, was Marie Antoinette's portraitist. Both also worked for the court of Naples.
Can I also see Caravaggio?
Yes, the ticket includes the Gallerie d'Italia's permanent collection, where Caravaggio's last painting, the Martyrdom of Saint Ursula from 1610, is on display.
Where to stay near Via Toledo
137 places to stay in Toledo and Municipio on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
