Pio Monte della Misericordia
Museum in the centre of Naples with Caravaggio’s “The Seven Works of Mercy” and other works by Neapolitan masters of the 17th century.
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About the museum
The Pio Monte della Misericordia was founded in Naples in 1602 to help the poor, and even today the proceeds from visits support its charitable work. The seat is a 17th-century palazzo in the historic centre, on Via dei Tribunali, near the Duomo.
The heart of the museum is the church, which houses Caravaggio’s canvas “The Seven Works of Mercy”, painted for the high altar and surrounded by six other works by Neapolitan masters of the 17th century. The route continues into the Quadreria, the collection of paintings that has enriched the institution’s holdings over time.
Today the Pio Monte presents itself as an inclusive museum, with routes dedicated to accessibility, and funds social, educational and welfare projects.
Highlights
- Caravaggio’s “The Seven Works of Mercy”
- Church with six paintings by Neapolitan masters of the 17th century
- Quadreria with the painting collection
- Inclusive routes, including an educational project in Braille
Permanent exhibitions
- Sette opere di Misericordia di Caravaggio – Caravaggio’s altarpiece in the Pio Monte church, surrounded by six other works by Neapolitan masters of the 17th century.
- Quadreria – The institution’s painting collection, housed on the floors of the palazzo.
- Founded
- 1602
- Operated by
- Pio Monte della Misericordia
- Visitors per year
- approx. 95,420
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €8visitors under 25 and groups of more than 15 people (with ID) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Free admission up to age 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for visitors with disabilities. |
| Groups (16+ people) | €8 per personGroups of more than 15 people |
| Families | €20Two adults with up to three children under 16 |
| School groups | €3Per visitor |
| Combined ticket with the Tesoro di San Gennaro | –Sold at the online ticket office |
| Combined ticket with the Ipogeo dei Cristallini | –Sold at the online ticket office |
The ticket includes the church and the Quadreria. With ARTECARD only the reduced rate of €8 applies. Free admission also for licensed tour guides, ICOM members, Pio Monte members and holders of Naples Pass (5 or 7 days), Friends of Naples and Turbo Pass.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Ramp at the main church entrance on Via dei Tribunali. Staff accompany wheelchair users from the church gate to the exit and, by lift, to the Quadreria. Accessible toilet on the first floor. The site offers inclusive routes, including an educational project in Braille.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Metro linea 1, Duomo · 8-min walk · 600 m
Bus R2 (stop Corso Umberto I, corner of Via Duomo), lines 201 and 203 (stop Via Foria, corner of Via Duomo); metro line 1 stop Duomo (about 600 m, 8 minutes on foot) and line 2 stop Piazza Cavour (about 700 m, 14 minutes on foot); funicular up to Montesanto.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
Parking is not possible inside the premises.
Taxis available in front of the Duomo.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
Bookshop at the ticket office. Free self-service lockers beside the ticket office for large bags, backpacks, food and drinks, to be collected at the latest 30 minutes before closing.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | Audio guide via the izi.travel app, to be downloaded onto your own smartphone. The phone may only be used to listen to the audio guide; touching the artworks, eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed. |
