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• museum opens 9am - reserve at 9:30?
• www.museoarcheologiconapoli.it.
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National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN)

Here’s a practical room-by-room route focused on the absolute must-sees:

1. Ground Floor – Farnese Collection (40–50 minutes)
Start here right after entering.

Walk through the sequence of rooms surrounding the courtyards.
Must-see works**:
  Farnese Hercules (the massive, exhausted hero leaning on his club)
  Farnese Bull (Toro Farnese) – the largest surviving ancient sculptural group
  Other major pieces: Farnese Flora, various emperors’ busts, and large mythological statues

Take your time in these grand halls — the scale of the sculptures is impressive.

2. Mezzanine / First Floor – Mosaics (35–45 minutes)
Go up the main staircase to the mezzanine level (easy to miss if you’re not looking for it).

Mosaic galleries** (especially rooms related to the House of the Faun)
Highlight: **Alexander Mosaic (Battle of Issus / Alexander vs Darius) — one of the most important mosaics from antiquity
Other fine mosaics of animals, theatrical scenes, and geometric patterns from Pompeii and Herculaneum

3. Secret Cabinet – Gabinetto Segreto (15–20 minutes)
Located on the same level as the mosaics (often Room 65 or nearby).

Collection of erotic art, frescoes, and objects from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Note: Sometimes the door is closed and you need to ask staff for access. Adults only (or with adult supervision).

4. Second Floor – Frescoes & Daily Life from Pompeii/Herculaneum (40–50 minutes)
Continue upstairs.

Frescoes galleries** (Rooms roughly 67–78 area):  
  Beautiful wall paintings including the famous “Flora” from Stabiae, portraits, mythological scenes, and garden frescoes.
Temple of Isis** rooms
Objects of daily life (kitchenware, furniture, jewelry, glass, etc.)
Large model of Pompeii (Plastico di Pompei) if time allows

5. Flex Time / Exit (remaining time)
Revisit any favorite pieces.
Quick look at the Egyptian collection in the basement only if you still have energy and interest.
Exit via the bookshop/café if desired.

Practical Tips
Grab a free map at the entrance and follow signs for “Collezione Farnese,” “Mosaici,” “Gabinetto Segreto,” and “Affreschi.”
The museum is large — stick to this route to stay within 2–3 hours.
Best time: weekday morning right after opening.

Distance from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) to Napoli Centrale

Walking distance: Approximately **1.2 – 1.4 miles (about 2 – 2.5 km)
Walking time: **25–30 minutes

Take Metro Line 1 At Napoli Centrale, follow the signs for the metro (inside the station complex).
Take Line 1 in the direction of Piscinola.
Ride 4 stops and get off at Museo.
Exit the station — the National Archaeological Museum is right there on Piazza Museo (less than 1 minute walk).

Total time: About 10–12 minutes.