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National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN): free entry days, tickets & hours
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MANN 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 — €20.
Calendar
Free days at MANN
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 09:00–19:30
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 days · 09:00–19:30
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:00–19:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:00–19:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–19:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–19:30
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
- Under-18s are always free; EU 18-25s pay €2.
- On free Sundays the Egyptian collection and the Secret Cabinet are closed - pay on a normal day if those are your priority.
- Closed on Tuesdays.
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) · 09:00–19:30 | everyone | Tickets cannot be pre-bought - collect the free ticket at the box office. For security the Egyptian collection, the Secret Cabinet and the Magna Graecia section stay closed on free days. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 4 November 2026 · 09:00–19:30 | everyone | Same free-day rules (box office only; Egyptian collection, Secret Cabinet and Magna Graecia closed). 2027 holiday dates not yet listed. | 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 companion's free entry follows the national rule (https://cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni). | No |
Official prices
MANN ticket prices
| Full price (Intero), includes current exhibitions — Reduced €2 for EU/EEA citizens aged 18-25 (not free). Online purchase has no presale fee. | €20 |
| OpenMANN annual pass (unlimited entry for 365 days) — Pays off on the second visit; €5 for ages 18-25. | €25 |
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: MANN
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 09:00–19:30 |
| Thu | 09:00–19:30 |
| Fri | 09:00–19:30 |
| Sat | 09:00–19:30 |
| Sun | 09:00–19:30 |
9:00-19:30 (ticket office closes 18:30); closed Tuesdays, 1 January and 25 December. When a Tuesday is a holiday the museum opens and closes on Wednesday instead (2026: open Tue 8 Dec, closed Wed 9 Dec).
Piazza Museo 18/19, 80135 Naples, Italy
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FAQ
MANN: common questions
Is MANN free?
MANN is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) and on 4 November 2026. Also free: Always free for under-18s; visitors with disabilities (and one companion). Otherwise the official ticket costs €20.
When is MANN 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 MANN?
Under-18s. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — the companion's free entry follows the national rule (https://cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni)..
How much is a ticket to MANN?
Full price (Intero), includes current exhibitions costs €20 on the official site.
What day is MANN closed?
MANN is closed on Tuesdays. 9:00-19:30 (ticket office closes 18:30); closed Tuesdays, 1 January and 25 December. When a Tuesday is a holiday the museum opens and closes on Wednesday instead (2026: open Tue 8 Dec, closed Wed 9 Dec).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museoarcheologiconapoli.it/orari-e-biglietti/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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