Attraction · Naples
Castel Sant'Elmo and Museo Novecento a Napoli: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Castel Sant'Elmo website. Official links are under Sources.
Castel Sant'Elmo 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) — €5.
Calendar
Free days at Castel Sant'Elmo
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 08:30–19:30
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 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
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
- Only €5 - and free on first Sundays - for the best 360° view over Naples and Vesuvius from the ramparts.
- Take the Montesanto or Morghen funicular up to Vomero.
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 | Castel Sant'Elmo is in the ministry's official #domenicalmuseo list (updated 1 Oct 2026). | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on Wednesday 4 November 2026 (National Unity Day) · 08:30–19:30 | everyone | Museo Novecento 9:30-18:30 that day. | No |
| Free forAlways free for under-18s | under-18s | National rule for state monuments. | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with disabilities and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | National rule for state monuments. | No |
Official prices
Castel Sant'Elmo ticket prices
| Full price (Intero) — Reduced €2 (EU 18-25) - not free. | €5 |
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)). 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: Castel Sant'Elmo
Timed-entry ticketTickets to Castel Sant'Elmo★★★★★ 4.5 · 135 reviewsfrom €2.50
Timed-entry ticketNaples from Above: Castel Sant’Elmo Ticket & Audio Guide★★★★☆ 4.0 · 91 reviews3 hoursfrom €13.50
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 08:30–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 08:30–19:30 |
| Thu | 08:30–19:30 |
| Fri | 08:30–19:30 |
| Sat | 08:30–19:30 |
| Sun | 08:30–19:30 |
Castle 8:30-19:30; Museo Novecento 9:30-18:30 (last entry 17:30). Closed Tuesdays. May close in bad weather.
Via Tito Angelini 20/A, 80129 Naples, Italy
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FAQ
Castel Sant'Elmo: common questions
Is Castel Sant'Elmo free?
Castel Sant'Elmo is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) and on Wednesday 4 November 2026 (National Unity Day). Also free: Always free for under-18s; visitors with disabilities and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €5.
When is Castel Sant'Elmo 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 Castel Sant'Elmo?
Under-18s — national rule for state monuments.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — national rule for state monuments..
How much is a ticket to Castel Sant'Elmo?
Full price (Intero) costs €5 on the official site.
What day is Castel Sant'Elmo closed?
Castel Sant'Elmo is closed on Tuesdays. Castle 8:30-19:30; Museo Novecento 9:30-18:30 (last entry 17:30). Closed Tuesdays. May close in bad weather.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- cultura.gov.it/domenicalmuseo · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- cultura.gov.it/evento/4-novembre-a-castel-santelmo-giornata-dellunita-nazionale-e-delle-forze-armate · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- cultura.gov.it/luogo/castel-sant-elmo-e-museo-del-novecento-a-napoli
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.