Easter: free museums and archaeological parks in Campania — practical

Free museums and archaeological parks at Easter in Campania

Many state-run cultural sites open their doors free of charge on the first Sunday of the month. Below is a practical guide to the main museums and archaeological areas in Campania, organized by province. Always check official opening times and booking requirements before you go.

Naples and Phlegraean area

• Naples: National Archaeological Museum, Capodimonte Museum and Park, Royal Palace, Museum of the Twentieth Century, Certosa di San Martino, and other monumental complexes.
• Phlegraean area and Pozzuoli: Archaeological Park of the Campi Flegrei (Flavian Amphitheatre, Cuma, Baiae baths and Bay Castle museum).
• Pompeii and Herculaneum: Archaeological Park of Pompeii (site and Boscoreale Antiquarium), Archaeological Park of Herculaneum.
• Coast and islands: Archaeological Museum of the Sorrentine Peninsula, Villa Damecuta and the Blue Grotto at Anacapri, the Charterhouse on Capri.
• Other notable sites: Villa Regina (Boscoreale), Oplontis (Torre Annunziata), the excavations of Stabiae (Villa Arianna, Villa San Marco), royal residence and museum in Castellammare.

Caserta

• Royal Palace of Caserta (palace and park) and regional archaeological museums including Capua, Calatia, Teanum Sidicinum and Sessa Aurunca collections.

Salerno

• Archaeological parks of Paestum and Velia (areas and national museum), plus local archaeological museums such as Pontecagnano and the Sarno valley collections.

Avellino and Benevento

• Local archaeological areas and museums: Aeclanum, Conza, Benevento Roman theatre and other regional sites.

Practical tips

• Check opening hours: free access follows each site's official timetable; some require advance booking or limit entries.
• Reserve for popular sites: Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Royal Palace of Caserta can get busy — book online where possible.
• Accessibility and services: check information about accessible routes, toilets and on-site facilities.
• Follow site rules: respect conservation rules and staff instructions while visiting excavations and museum spaces.

For the latest updates on openings, reservations and visitor procedures consult the official channels of each museum or the national museums app. Enjoy your visit!