Naples Archaeological Museum: Mosaics and Secret Cabinet closed, what to see in November
At the Naples Archaeological Museum the Mosaics section and the Secret Cabinet are closed for refurbishment, until 30 November 2026 according to the plan. The rest of the museum is open: a full ticket costs €20.
At a glance
- Closed
- Mosaics, Secret Cabinet and Epigraphy
- Until when
- Plan: 30 November; notices: until further notice
- Alexander Mosaic
- Under restoration, not on display
- Hours
- 9:00 to 19:30, ticket office until 18:30, closed Tuesdays
- Ticket
- €20, reduced €2 for EU citizens aged 18 to 25
What is closed and what is open
- Closed: the Mosaics section, the Secret Cabinet and the Epigraphy section, all for refurbishment.
- Alexander Mosaic: under restoration and not on display. The points for watching the restorers at work are in the Mosaics section, now closed.
- Open: Farnese Sculptures and Gems, Roman Campania, Egyptian, Frescoes, Temple of Isis and the Pompeii Model.
- Reduced hours: Villa of the Papyri and Numismatics, 10:00 to 18:20.
The opening plan shows the Mosaics and Secret Cabinet closed from 21 September to 30 November 2026. The museum's notices, however, say "until further notice", so the reopening is not certain yet.
Dates to know
| When | What changes |
|---|---|
| Every week | Closed on Tuesdays |
| 4 November | Free entry, Egyptian and Magna Graecia closed |
| 5 November | Staff meeting 13:00 to 15:00: some rooms may close |
| 6 December | First Sunday, free entry, same sections closed |
| 8-9 December | Open Tuesday 8, closed Wednesday 9 |
| 25 December | Closed, like 1 January |
On 5 November the museum guarantees the ground floor and the Egyptian section.
What to see now
- Farnese Collection, on the ground floor, with the Farnese Bull and Hercules.
- Frescoes and the Pompeii Model, to understand the ancient city before visiting the ruins.
- Numismatics, reopened in May 2026: over 6,000 coins and 130 pieces of jewellery.
- Egyptian section, always open except on free days.
Magna Graecia and the upper Prehistory levels open in rotation: Magna Graecia is guaranteed on Monday and Friday afternoons and Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Tip: if you are coming mainly for the mosaics or the Secret Cabinet, check the museum website the day before. The museum gives no refund for sudden room closures.
Plan your visit
- Archaeological Museumthe full guide
- Free museums, 1 to 4 Novemberhours and sections
- Exhibitions in Napleswhat to see now
- Rione Sanitàa few minutes from the museum
Frequently asked questions
Is the Secret Cabinet in Naples open?
No. It is closed for refurbishment: the museum plan says until 30 November 2026, the notices say until further notice.
Where can I see the Alexander Mosaic?
Nowhere for now: the museum website says it is under restoration and not on display. No return date has been published.
When does the Mosaics section of the Naples museum reopen?
The opening plan runs to 30 November 2026, but the museum has not announced a reopening. Check the official website before you go.
How much is a ticket to the Naples Archaeological Museum?
A full ticket costs €20. The reduced ticket is €2 for EU and EEA citizens aged 18 to 25. Under-18s enter free.
Is the Naples Archaeological Museum open on Tuesdays?
No, Tuesday is the closing day. The exception is Tuesday 8 December 2026: the museum opens and closes on Wednesday 9 instead.
Where to stay near the Archaeological Museum
203 places to stay in the Historic Centre on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
