Ischia: the Nymphs of Nitrodi relief is back on the island, on show at the Pithecusae Museum until 30 November
The votive relief of the Nymphs of Nitrodi, a 2nd-century AD Roman marble kept at the MANN in Naples, is back on Ischia. You can see it at the Pithecusae Archaeological Museum, in Villa Arbusto (Lacco Ameno), until 30 November 2026.
At a glance
- Until
- 30 November 2026
- Where
- Villa Arbusto, Pithecusae Archaeological Museum, Corso Angelo Rizzoli 194, Lacco Ameno
- Museum hours
- Mon-Wed 9:00-14:00; Thu-Sun 9:00-18:00
- Museum ticket
- Full price €8; reduced from €3
- Bus
- Negombo stop, on Via Circumvallazione
- Info
- 081 333 08 42, [email protected]
What you will see
- The votive relief of the Nymphs of Nitrodi, from the 2nd century AD: Apollo holding a plectrum, his lyre resting on a tripod, next to three Nymphs.
- It belongs to the set of marble reliefs found in 1757 at the Nitrodi spring, in Barano d'Ischia.
- It is normally on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), in the Pithekoussai rooms.
- It stays in Lacco Ameno from 16 October to 30 November 2026.
The relief is a votive offering: a gift to the Nymphs of the Nitrodi waters, already used for healing in Roman times. It pairs well with a day at the thermal baths.
Hours and tickets
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 9:00-14:00 |
| Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 9:00-18:00 |
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Full price | €8 |
| Groups of 15 or more | €6 each |
| Students aged 14-18 and university students | €6 |
| Children aged 6-13 | €3 |
| Ischia residents | €3 |
| Children up to 5, visitors with disabilities | free |
The exhibition listing on the town's website says «free», while the school-visits page notes that museum admission is paid. Check with the museum before you go.
Getting there
- On foot: entrance on Corso Angelo Rizzoli.
- By bus or car: entrance and Negombo bus stop on Via Circumvallazione.
- On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 there are free guided visits for schools, booked at [email protected].
Tip: the museum closes at 14:00 from Monday to Wednesday. On a day trip from Naples, pick a day between Thursday and Sunday.
Plan your visit
- Ischia: the guidewhat to see and how to get there
- Ischia in winterthermal baths and gardens that stay open
- Ischia in November and Decemberthe events calendar
- Naples Archaeological Museumwhere the relief is usually shown
- Ferries to the islandsports and connections from Naples
Frequently asked questions
Until when can I see the Nymphs of Nitrodi relief on Ischia?
Until 30 November 2026, at the Pithecusae Archaeological Museum in Villa Arbusto, Lacco Ameno. The display opened on 16 October.
What are the opening hours of the Pithecusae Museum at Villa Arbusto?
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00-14:00; Thursday to Sunday 9:00-18:00, according to the Lacco Ameno town website.
How much does the Pithecusae Museum cost?
A full ticket is €8; €6 for groups of 15 or more, students from 14 and university students; €3 for children aged 6-13 and island residents. Free up to age 5.
What does the Nymphs of Nitrodi relief show?
Apollo with his lyre and three Nymphs. A Latin inscription marks it as a votive gift to the Nymphs, linked to the cult of the Nitrodi waters in Barano, used for healing in Roman times.
Why was the relief in Naples?
It is part of the MANN collection, which also showed it in the exhibition «Parthenope. La Sirena e la città» (3 April-21 September 2026) and has now lent it to the Lacco Ameno museum.
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