On May 20th, students will be protagonists in the valorization of cultural heritage. The final day of the Work-Based Training Program, promoted by the Ercolano Archaeological Park in collaboration with schools in the Vesuvian area, will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the halls of Villa Campolieto. This…
On May 23, the Boat Pavilion and the Antiquarium will be open from 8:00 PM to midnight, offering a special evening opening with scientific insights into the collections. The evening will also feature a dramatized reading on the life of Hercules and his second labor, the slaying of the Lernaean Hydra, performed by children from…
Thanks to the partnership with the Packard Humanities Institute, a unique path of knowledge, protection and valorization has taken shape in Herculaneum which today is the basis of the shared, responsible and sustainable management of the extraordinary heritage of Herculaneum and its territory. May 16th marks the anniversary of the start of the collaboration between…
In its final stages, the eighth edition of Close-up Cantieri, the initiative of the Herculaneum Archaeological Park that takes the public to the places of conservation, exceptionally opening the excavation, restoration, and maintenance areas of the ancient Vesuvian city with the last meetings on May 14 and 21. Un appuntamento ormai atteso e consolidato che,…
Guided tour and shared reading for 10 users of the Multifunctional Center for Disabled People, in collaboration with G. Buonajuto Civic Library and Boetheia ONLUS Cooperative The Herculaneum Archaeological Park hosted a special visit this morning as part of the ‘May of Books 2026’ project, promoted by the Municipality of Herculaneum with the theme ‘Herculaneum…
The Herculaneum Archaeological Park, in accordance with the principles of impartiality and neutrality inherent in public institutions, clarifies its complete non-involvement in any political or electoral initiative. The use of images of the Park in materials related to electoral campaigns is to be considered carried out under the exclusive responsibility of the users and does…
On May 10, 2026, to celebrate Mother’s Day, the Ercolano Archaeological Park is dedicating a special day to families and children with neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular focus on autism. The initiative is part of the “Culture Without Barriers” project, created in collaboration with the #micolorodiblu Onlus association and CoopCulture, and confirms the Park’s ongoing…
On May 8 and 15, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park opens its doors to a themed visit for families dedicated to the labors of the legendary hero. A step-by-step route through the most evocative places of the site, from the Headquarters of the Augustales to the Antiquarium. There is a hero who has…
The exhibition “From Egg to Apples. The Civilization of Food and the Pleasures of the Table in Herculaneum” extends its presence at Villa Campolieto until June 14, 2026, and then takes a significant leap: from July 14, the exhibition moves to the spaces of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, in a new stage that expands…
A May packed with events at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park: the final installment of “Food Places,” openings for Labor Day and Sunday at the Museum, and new themed tours dedicated to the myth of Hercules for families and children. A program designed for a variety of audiences, confirming the Park’s role as a vibrant and…
