With the arrival of spring, Naples becomes a true cultural amusement park, offering the public a series of irresistible promotions to visit the Royal Palace and the Diego Aragona Pignatelli Cortes Museum, located on the trendy Riviera di Chiaia.
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These included special openings, free admission and discounts on tickets, turning the city into a must-see destination for culture vultures (and budget-conscious travelers).
Extraordinary Closure on April 11th and 12th
But be careful, because not all that glitters is gold: the Royal Palace will be closed to the public on April 11 and 12 to host the conference of the Med 5 countries (Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Spain and Malta) with their Ministers of the Interior. But fear not, the rest of the month promises to be full of surprises and conveniences.
Openings During Easter and Easter Monday
On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (April 20 and 21), while many will be busy finding the perfect Easter egg, the Royal Palace of Naples and the Diego Aragona Pignatelli Cortes Museum will remain open with their usual hours and admission prices, offering a cultural refuge for those who don't want to give up culture even during the holidays.
“A King’s Saturday” – Extraordinary Openings on April 19th and 26th
Here's the highlight: on April 19 and 26, the initiative **“A King's Saturday”** returns, allowing you to visit museums in the evening at reduced prices. The Royal Palace will be open from 20.00:24.00 p.m. to midnight, with last admission at 23.00:5 p.m., at a cost of XNUMX euros.
The Diego Aragona Pignatelli Cortes Museum will be open from 19.30:23.30 p.m. to 22.30:3 p.m., with last admission at 6:XNUMX p.m., at a cost of XNUMX euros. And for those who want to get their fill of culture, a cumulative ticket for both museums costs only XNUMX euros.
On Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23, when the museums would usually be closed, they will exceptionally open with discounted rates: 4 euros for the Pignatelli Museum and 10 euros for the Royal Palace. A cumulative ticket for both costs 14 euros.
Free Entry on April 25th and May 4th
On the occasion of Liberation Day, April 25, and the first Sunday of the month, May 4, admission will be completely free, an unmissable opportunity for those who want to enjoy culture without emptying their wallet.
On May 1st, Labor Day, museums will be open according to their usual hours, allowing everyone to relax with a bit of history after the hard work of May Day.
Current Exhibitions at the Royal Palace
During these openings, the Royal Palace hosts three exhibitions: “The Viceroys' Ceramics” on the Scalone d'Onore floor, “The King's Lift” in the Appartamento di Etichetta, and “One Hundred Years of Rotary in Naples” in the Androne delle Carrozze, which can be visited free of charge from 9.00:19.00 to XNUMX:XNUMX.
Visits to the Caruso Museum During the Extraordinary Openings
Finally, during the extraordinary daytime openings, the Caruso Museum will be open to visitors from 9.00:14.00 to 13.00:30 (last admission at XNUMX:XNUMX), with a maximum capacity of XNUMX people per shift and mandatory reservations. For reservations, visit the [official website](https://portale.museiitaliani.it/b2c/buyTicketless/4bad3b4a-f7ea-4b25-b00f-0a3a52e076c5).
Article published on 9 April 2025 - 12:30
