March 2026 at the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum

Virtual reality and thematic itineraries to discover the daily life of the ancient city The Herculaneum Archaeological Park presents the program of initiatives for March 2026, with immersive experiences and thematic routes that allow exploring the ancient city through new ways of visiting, between technological innovation and historical insight. VENI,…

Sunday, March 8, 2026 – International Women’s Day. Free admission of women to state museums and cultural sites

The Herculaneum Archaeological Park joins the initiative promoted by the Ministry of Culture on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8, 2026, which provides free admission for all women to state-run museums and cultural sites throughout the country. The Park will welcome all female visitors free of charge for the entire day, actively…

Sunday at the Museum: March 1st, free admission to the Herculaneum Archaeological Park and Villa Sora

The Ercolano Archaeological Park announces the return of “Domenica al Museo,” an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Culture that allows free admission to state museums, archaeological parks, and cultural sites every first Sunday of the month. The initiative will take place on Sunday, March 1st, offering citizens and visitors the opportunity to freely access…

The Herculaneum Archaeological Park participates in the conference “Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle.” Villa Campolieto, February 28, 2026

The Archaeological Park of Herculaneum participates in the conference “Lifelong Nutrition: the Mediterranean diet. A true intangible cultural heritage of human health ”, scheduled for February 28, 2026 at Villa Campolieto and which takes place as part of the PNRR OnFoods project. The initiative, dedicated to the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle as…

The “What’s Above” workshop kicks off: young people and Herculaneum’s heritage to build a dialogue between the ancient and contemporary city.

The new series of participatory workshops “What’s Above” kicks off at the end of February and will run throughout March, concluding in early April. This new initiative aims to introduce younger residents to Ercolano’s cultural heritage and equip them with the tools to become future protagonists in safeguarding and enhancing its cultural and natural…

The eighth edition of Close-up Cantieri is underway

An initiative to enhance skills, processes, and opportunities in the world of construction sites and land transformation. The Herculaneum Archaeological Park is once again hosting Close-up Cantieri, the project that opens its restoration and maintenance areas to the public, offering a firsthand and privileged glimpse into the daily work of protecting and enhancing the archaeological…

Food venues in Herculaneum

A journey through the flavors, shops, and cuisines of the ancient Roman city. Take part in the themed itineraries offered by the Park. What did daily life in ancient Herculaneum taste like?What smells came from the shops, the bakeries, the domestic kitchens? The Archaeological Park of Herculaneum invites the public to discover it with “Food…

VENI, VIDI, HERCVLANEVM Virtual Reality Experience History is lived, not watched: the Virtual Reality Experience arrives at the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum

The past has never been so close to the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum which presents VENI, VIDI, HERCVLANEVM – Virtual Reality Experience, A new experimental project that, even before entering the archaeological site, transforms the visit into an immersive journey through time thanks to the use of virtual reality viewers. Every Monday…