Museums in Campania
The National Archaeological Museum, the Museo di Capodimonte and Castel Nuovo in Naples, the excavations of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Paestum, and the Royal Palace of Caserta.
Campania Museum Guide
Our guide lists 49 museums in Campania across 25 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Naples (23), Amalfi (2), and Capri (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (29%), Art & Design (22%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (18%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €15.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 13 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Campania
The best-known museums in Campania
Reggia di CasertaCastles & Palaces · Caserta
Museo archeologico nazionale di NapoliArchaeology · Naples
Museo nazionale di CapodimonteArt · Naples
Palazzo RealeCastles & Palaces · Naples
Certosa di San LorenzoCastles & Palaces · Padula
Certosa di San MartinoCastles & Palaces · Naples
Cappella SanseveroArt · Naples
Villa JovisArchaeology · Capri
Osservatorio Astronomico di CapodimonteTechnology · Naples
Villa San MichelePeople · Anacapri
Museums in Campania with programs for families
- Museo archeologico nazionale di NapoliArchaeology · Naples
- Museo nazionale di CapodimonteArt · Naples
- Cappella SanseveroArt · Naples
- Osservatorio Astronomico di CapodimonteTechnology · Naples
Villa PignatelliPeople · Naples
Museo del Tesoro di San GennaroArt · Naples
Museo nazionale ferroviario di PietrarsaTechnology · Naples- CAM Casoria Contemporary Art MuseumArt · Casoria
Museo della cartaTechnology · Amalfi
Città della ScienzaTechnology · Naples
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Campania
Museums in Campania with the highest published visitor numbers
Parco archeologico di PompeiArchaeology · Pompei- Reggia di CasertaCastles & Palaces · Caserta
- Cappella SanseveroArt · Naples
Parco archeologico di ErcolanoArchaeology · Ercolano- Museo archeologico nazionale di NapoliArchaeology · Naples
Museo archeologico nazionale di PaestumArchaeology · Capaccio Paestum- Palazzo RealeCastles & Palaces · Naples
Museo diocesano di AmalfiArt · Amalfi
Villa RufoloHistory · Ravello- Museo nazionale ferroviario di PietrarsaTechnology · Naples
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Campania?
Our directory currently lists 49 museums in Campania across 25 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Campania?
Some of the best known are Reggia di Caserta, Museo archeologico nazionale di Napoli, Museo nazionale di Capodimonte, Palazzo Reale, and Certosa di San Lorenzo.
Which museums in Campania are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 27 are open, such as Reggia di Caserta, Museo archeologico nazionale di Napoli, and Museo nazionale di Capodimonte.
Which museums in Campania are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Palazzo Reale, Certosa di San Giacomo, and Pio Monte della Misericordia. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Campania?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €2.50 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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