OPENING HOURS

From 16/03 to 14/10

8:30 am - 7:30 pm (last entry 6:00 pm) Visitors must leave the archaeological area by 7 pm

From 15/10 to 15/03

8:30 am - 5:00 PM (last entry 3:30 PM) Visitors must leave the archaeological area by 4:40 pm

CAUTION: The closing times refer to the Park’s gates at Corso Resina and Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi, so it is recommended to leave the archaeological area and the refreshment areas in good time in order to reach the exits by closing time. Open: Monday to Sunday. Closed: January 1, December 25.

In addition to various private car parks in the area, the municipal car park in Via dei Papiri Ercolanesi is also operating regularly. View the map

TICKETS

Normal ticket

16€

Reduced ticket

2€

Free entry

In accordance with legal regulations

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The ticket should be shown at the entrance, either directly on a smartphone/tablet (QRcode) or already printed and then kept for registration at the turnstile.

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  • The site will be open free of charge every first Sunday of the month and on the following dates: 25th April, 2nd June and 4th November. Reservation is not required and can not be made online. The free admission ticket must be collected on the day of the visit directly at the ticket office.
  • Young people between 18 and 25 years of age ticket price €2 
  • Free entry and reduced rates as per regulations (reservation is always necessary. The pre-sale charge of € 1.50 does not apply to free tickets)
  • See the link Info MIC concessions for all information on free entry and reduced prices.
  • Visitors under 12 years of age must be accompanied.
  • The Villa dei Papiri is closed for “excavation work, extraordinary maintenance, water management, slope restoration, and improving accessibility to the Scavi Nuovi area and its connection to the ancient city, as part of the development of the plan for the elimination of architectural barriers (PEBA) of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park.” CUP F32C16001140001
    Funds: Ministerial Decree of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (MiBAC) No. 106 of February 19, 2018 – “Interventions to Improve Accessibility” in the “PUBLIC BUILDINGS – Elimination of Architectural Barriers” Sector
    Development and Cohesion Plan of the Ministry of Culture – Fund for Development and Cohesion (FSC) 2014-2020 – (CIPE Resolution No. 10 of February 28, 2018) (CIPESS Resolution No. 7 of April 29, 2021, as amended). Component 2, Lot 2.
    The reopening date has not yet been determined.
    Caring for our monuments also means adapting them to accessibility, sustainability, and safety standards.
    Thank you for your cooperation.
  • The Ancient Theatre will remain closed until further notice for urgent, widespread extraordinary maintenance work, funded by Law 205-2017, Article 1, Paragraph 1072 – Redevelopment of the Via Mare area’s architectural heritage.
    Caring for our monuments also means upgrading them to standards of accessibility, sustainability, and safety.
    We thank you for your cooperation.
SEASON TICKETS

30€ valid for 1 person.

€58 for 2 adults and children.

€5 Young people 18-25 years old.

Buy your Season ticket!

Tickets must be shown at the entrance, either directly on a smartphone/tablet (QR code) or already printed and then kept for registration at the turnstile.

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  • The season ticket will be collected at the Archaeological Park ticket office on the first visit.
  • Subscriptions can be purchased on site and online at ercolano.coopculture.it
  • Visitors show their season ticket, booking and ID at the entrance.
  • All season tickets are valid for 365 days from the first use, those purchased earlier and up to 30th June will be valid until their natural expiry date.
  • The season ticket is valid for all ordinary admissions to the Park, while all specially ticketed events and evenings are excluded.

CAMPANIA ARTECARD

It is possible to use the Campania Artecard PASS to access the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, also in the LITE version. All details on www.campaniartecard.it Visitors in possession of a Campania Artecard should go to the Park’s ticket office to activate the card.