After a long and complex process of preservation and restoration, the sideboard from apartment V,18 on the Decumanus Maximus has returned to its former glory: for the first time in nearly ninety years, the wooden find has been transferred from the archaeological area to the Antiquarium of the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, where it becomes…
The month of November at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park starts with a doubling of free days, after Sunday, Nov. 2, which is part of the ministerial initiative of #domenicalmuseo, with free opening of state sites on the first Sunday of each month, Tuesday, Nov. 4, free admission is repeated on the occasion of National Unity…
Il Cardo IV settentrionale e le Domus del Bel Cortile e di Nettuno e Anfitrite rimarranno chiuse lunedì 9 giugno dalle ore 12:00 fino a fine giornata per lavori di manutenzione.
“From Eggs to Apples. The Civilization of Food and the Pleasures of the Table” is the new exhibition at the Herculaneum Archaeological Park, organized in collaboration with the Fondazione Ente Ville Vesuviane and hosted in the frescoed rooms of Villa Campolieto, one of the most fascinating Bourbon-era villas on the Golden Mile. Starting March 28,…
The Antiquarium of the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum, from 10 April 2025, will host a wide selection of wooden furniture and tools from ancient Herculaneum—an unparalleled collection, unique in the world. These extraordinary artifacts, tangible evidence of daily life in the ancient Roman city, have over time become closely identified with the site. The eruption…
The wood that did not burn in Herculaneum Inauguration of the permanent exhibition at the Antiquarium of the Archaeological Park 10 April 2025 at 12.00 pm. The Director General of Museums, Prof. Massimo Osanna, will speak. After being on display for over a year at the Royal Palace of Portici, the wooden…
Herculaneum Archaeological Park at Christmas We are entering the height of the holiday season, and what better occasion to indulge in caresses of culture and treat yourself to Art: the Herculaneum Archaeological Park invites you to take advantage of giving away a season ticket with unlimited access to the ancient city for as many as…
We inform you that on Monday 7 October 2024 the Casa Sannitica will be closed to the public to allow for safety works. The domus will be accessible again starting from Tuesday 8 October.
For several years, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park has been experimenting with a richer and more complete visitor experience, with a view to creating a new on-site museum. Starting October 30th at 1:00 PM, the permanent exhibition “SplendOri. Luxury in Ornaments in Herculaneum” will offer a glimpse of new and invaluable artefacts, including masterpieces from…
“It’s a beautiful exhibition and should become permanent. If not, I hope it’s replaced by another equally worthy one as early as December 1st.” “It’s splendid! Visitors love it. Why not make it permanent? It adds great value to the visit.” “Truly splendid…. It should be permanent!” “An extraordinary exhibition! Objects created with a…
