Museum · Naples
Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Capodimonte website. Official links are under Sources.
Capodimonte is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo).
- Also free: Always free for under-18s; visitors with disabilities and one companion.
- Otherwise: full price (Intero), includes current exhibitions — €15.
Calendar
Free days at Capodimonte
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 08:30–19:30
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 08:30–19:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 08:30–19:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 08:30–19:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 08:30–19:30
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 08:30–19:30
13 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The huge royal park is free and open daily from 7am - picnic with a view over the bay.
- Museum free on first Sundays and on 4 Nov 2026 (special Wednesday opening).
- Arrive before 9:30 or after 17:30 for the €12 ticket.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) · 08:30–19:30 | everyone | Porcelain Gallery has reduced hours (10:00-17:00) on free days. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November · 08:30–19:30 | everyone | 4 Nov 2026 is a Wednesday: the museum opens specially and free, then closes Thu 5 Nov. | No |
| Free forAlways free for under-18s | under-18s | — | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with disabilities and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | The European Disability Card is accepted (companion free if the card shows the letter 'A'). | No |
Official prices
Capodimonte ticket prices
| Full price (Intero), includes current exhibitions — €12 if bought and validated in the 8:30-9:30 or 17:30-18:30 slots; EU 18-25 €2 (not free). Ticket valid all day with re-entry. | €15 |
| Early/late ticket (validated 8:30-9:30 or 17:30-18:30) — €3 off the full price. | €12 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full price (intero), includes current exhibitions). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Capodimonte
Timed-entry ticketMuseo di Capodimonte Reserved Entry Ticket★★★★☆ 4.3 · 1.9k reviewsfrom €15
Guided tourNaples: Capodimonte Museum small group tour★★★★★ 4.6 · 63 reviews2 hoursfrom €38.50
Skip-the-line ticketCapodimonte Museum: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.6 · 18 reviews2 hoursfrom €38.50
Guided tourCapodimonte Museum Small-Group Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.8 · 9 reviewsfrom €38.50
Guided tourNaples: National Gallery of Capodimonte Tour with Art Historian★★★★★ 4.7 · 8 reviews2 hoursfrom €220
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 08:30–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30–19:30 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 08:30–19:30 |
| Fri | 08:30–19:30 |
| Sat | 08:30–19:30 |
| Sun | 08:30–19:30 |
Museum open every day except Wednesday, 8:30-19:30 (last entry 18:30); some floors close earlier or are closed for works. Real Bosco (park) open daily 7:00-17:00 Nov-Jan, 7:00-18:00 Oct/Feb/Mar, 7:00-19:30 Apr-Sep; closed Easter Monday.
Via Lucio Amelio 2, 80131 Naples, Italy
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FAQ
Capodimonte: common questions
Is Capodimonte free?
Capodimonte is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) and on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. Also free: Always free for under-18s; visitors with disabilities and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €15.
When is Capodimonte free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo). The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Capodimonte?
Under-18s. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — the European Disability Card is accepted (companion free if the card shows the letter 'A')..
How much is a ticket to Capodimonte?
Full price (Intero), includes current exhibitions costs €15 on the official site.
What day is Capodimonte closed?
Capodimonte is closed on Wednesdays. Museum open every day except Wednesday, 8:30-19:30 (last entry 18:30); some floors close earlier or are closed for works. Real Bosco (park) open daily 7:00-17:00 Nov-Jan, 7:00-18:00 Oct/Feb/Mar, 7:00-19:30 Apr-Sep; closed Easter Monday.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- capodimonte.cultura.gov.it/biglietti/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- capodimonte.cultura.gov.it/orari/
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