A press conference will be held on October 21 to mark the reopening of two large domus
With the arrival of fall, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park will switch to its winter hours. Starting Thursday, October 15, 2026, the gates will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last admission at 3:30 p.m.
To get the most out of your visit, the Park invites you to visit the Ercolano Digitale portal and plan your desired itinerary in detail. The portal is also always available and features a wealth of multimedia content to support your visit or to explore the ancient city in greater depth after your visit.
Save the date: Two domus will reopen on October 21
Press conference on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in the Antiquarium’s lecture hall: Director Federica Colaiacomo will announce the reopening of the Mosaic Atrium House and the Wattle-and-Daub House, two of the most important residences in the ancient city, which are once again open to the public after decades of closure.
The reopening marks a new phase of the Domus Project, the conservation and restoration program dedicated to six of the site’s most significant domus.
Press Accreditation: By October 19, by emailing ercolano.ufficiostampa@cultura.gov.it