Museum · Naples
Certosa e Museo di San Martino: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Certosa di San Martino website. Official links are under Sources.
Certosa di San Martino is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 4 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) — €6.
Calendar
Free days at Certosa di San Martino
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 4 days · 08:30–18:30
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 08:30–18:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 08:30–18:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 3 months · 08:30–18:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 08:30–18:30
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 08:30–18:30
12 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
- Go up to the Belvedere terrace and the gardens for one of the best views over the bay and Vesuvius.
- The Sezione Presepiale holds the richest collection of 18th-century Neapolitan nativity figures - perfect in December.
- Next door to Castel Sant'Elmo: both are free on the first Sunday of the month. 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) · 08:30–18:30 | everyone | The Certosa di San Martino is in the ministry's official #domenicalmuseo list (updated 1 Oct 2026). | No |
| Free forAlways free for under-18s | under-18s | Stated on the official MiC page of the Certosa (national rule for state museums). | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with disabilities and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | National rule for state museums. | No |
Official prices
Certosa di San Martino ticket prices
| Full price (Intero) — Ages 18-25 €2 (not free). Booking optional. | €6 |
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: Certosa di San Martino
Guided tourNaples: San Martino and Sant'Elmo Castle Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.8 · 100 reviews2 hoursfrom €29.40
Guided tourNaples: Certosa San Martino Tour with an Art Historian Guide★★★★★ 4.6 · 6 reviews2 hoursfrom €220
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 08:30–18:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 08:30–18:30 |
| Thu | 08:30–18:30 |
| Fri | 08:30–18:30 |
| Sat | 08:30–18:30 |
| Sun | 08:30–18:30 |
Every day except Tuesday 8:30am-6:30pm, last entry 5:30pm. Some museum sections (nativity scenes, naval section, Quarto del Priore) open 9:30am; gardens close an hour earlier.
Largo San Martino 5, 80129 Naples, Italy
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FAQ
Certosa di San Martino: common questions
Is Certosa di San Martino free?
Certosa di San Martino is 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 the official ticket costs €6.
When is Certosa di San Martino 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 Certosa di San Martino?
Under-18s — stated on the official MiC page of the Certosa (national rule for state museums).. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — national rule for state museums..
How much is a ticket to Certosa di San Martino?
Full price (Intero) costs €6 on the official site.
What day is Certosa di San Martino closed?
Certosa di San Martino is closed on Tuesdays. Every day except Tuesday 8:30am-6:30pm, last entry 5:30pm. Some museum sections (nativity scenes, naval section, Quarto del Priore) open 9:30am; gardens close an hour earlier.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- cultura.gov.it/domenicalmuseo · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- cultura.gov.it/luogo/certosa-e-museo-di-san-martino · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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