Museo Diocesano di Napoli
Museum in the Donnaregina monastic complex, between the Gothic and the Baroque church, with 17th- and 18th-century paintings and liturgical objects in gold and silver.
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About the museum
The Complesso Monumentale Donnaregina is a Franciscan monastic complex in the historic center of Naples, with a former convent and two churches: Donnaregina Vecchia, Gothic (14th century), and Donnaregina Nuova, 17th-century. Until the 1930s the two churches were linked by a corridor that allowed the Poor Clares to move about without leaving the enclosure.
The Museo Diocesano occupies the Baroque church, which had been closed for many years, and has brought to light important works from Neapolitan churches and from the Cathedral. The route covers about 3,000 square metres and includes panels, canvases, frescoes, sculptures and objects in gold and silver.
On the nave level are themes of Saint Januarius, patron saint of Naples, and of Mary as a model of Christian life; on the upper floor, the Mystery and Sacrifice of Christ, the Martyrs and consecrated life. In the Sala dei Preziosi (Hall of Precious Objects) are displayed a 12th-century stauroteca (reliquary cross) and a 14th-century panel with a gold background depicting Archbishop Umberto d’Ormont.
Highlights
- Paintings by Luca Giordano, Francesco Solimena, Mattia Preti, Massimo Stanzione and Andrea Vaccaro
- Annunciation and Immaculate Conception (1646) by Charles Mellin
- Stauroteca of San Leonzio, a 12th-century cross reliquary in filigree gold
- Hall of Precious Objects with liturgical objects in gold and silver
- Route between the Gothic church of Donnaregina Vecchia and the Baroque church of Donnaregina Nuova
- Themes of Saint Januarius, martyrs and consecrated life
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso del Museo Diocesano – Paintings, sculptures and liturgical objects from Neapolitan churches and the Cathedral, including works by Luca Giordano, Solimena and Mellin and the Stauroteca of San Leonzio.
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Arcidiocesi di Napoli
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5children aged 7 to 18 and groups of more than 15 people |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 6 · Free admission up to 6 years old; reduced from 7 to 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Groups (16+ people) | €5 per personGroups of more than 15 people; for school and parish groups the single ticket costs €4. |
| Families | €20Family ticket for 2 adults and up to 2 children. |
| Guided tour for adult groups, CRAL, associations and tour operators (max. 25 people) | €100Booking required |
| Guided tour for school and parish groups (max. 25 people) | €80Booking required |
| Guided tour for small adult groups, CRAL and associations (10–15 people) | €60Booking required |
Free admission also for clergy and ICOM cardholders. Tickets can be bought online on the museum’s website.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Metro line 1, Museo and Duomo stops; line 2, Piazza Cavour stop.
By car
Parking available
Car park in Piazza San Francesco (Porta Capuana) with over 110 spaces and a shuttle service; car park in via Anticaglia (church of San Giuseppe dei Ruffi) with 40 spaces. There are at most 4 spaces for official cars in front of the main entrance.
The complex is in the historic center, a few steps from the Duomo, near the port and Piazza Garibaldi station.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Bookshop with art editions, also available to buy online.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The complex has an educational and conference center (Polo Didattico e Congressuale Donnaregina).
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are by reservation; specialist guides for the area are available on request. |
