This museum
is housed in a 17th century house and holds a rich collection of
Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum as well as an Egyptian
collection. The ancient art includes works produced in the Roman era, Greek era
and Renaissance era. It is considered one of the most important museums in the
city and one of the most important in the world. The core of the collection
includes engraved gems like the Farnese Cup, a 2nd century
cup; Ptolemaic Bowl and the Treasure of the Magnificent.
The Herculaneum Papyri is one of the museum highlights. It was
carbonized by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Much of the collection comes from
the Farnese Marbles. The collection includes Roman copies of classic Greek
statues. Among the highlights there is the Farnese Hercules, Farnese Atlas,
Farnese Bull and the Venus Kallipygos. There are works in
bronze and a mosaic collection, frescoes from Pompeii as well as an Egyptian
collection. There is the Secret Cabinet collection of sex-related
erotica from ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum. The collection has an interesting
history and can be viewed by those over 14
and by those under 14 years if accompanied by an adult. There are also
collections of medals, glassware, coins and silver and a model of what Pompeii
looked like before the volcanic eruption destroyed it. The works are displayed
according to their origin and in 26 thematic categories.
1 - 2 hours
Piazza Museo, 19, 80135 Napoli, Italy
phone
081-4422149
15€
access_time
Wed-Mon 9am-7:30pm, Closed on Tuesday
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Museum holds artifacts, art, statues and architectural items from the region
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