Paleontological Museum — Attraction in Naples

Our visit to the Paleontological Museum in Naples was an extremely unpleasant experience. Despite arriving well before the official closing time, we were rudely turned away by the employee at the entrance, who brusquely informed us that the museum was about to close and would not reopen until September. The unprofessional and dismissive attitude was shocking, especially for a public institution.

Additionally, from what we could see, the museum itself seemed small, poorly maintained, and unclean. The lack of care and attention to both the facility and visitors was disheartening. It's unfortunate that what should be an educational and enjoyable experience was completely overshadowed by such poor service. We left disappointed and frustrated, feeling that this museum is not worth the effort, especially given the unwelcoming treatment...

On our last morning in Naples we visited this museum and because it was a free ticket day we also enjoyed the natural history and mineralogy museums. What a nice surprise! They all had great collections for such small museums. To find this one, purchase your ticket at the entrance on Mezzocannone St. They will give you directions on how to go through the building complex to this museum. There are no obvious signs so once on the street that Google says is correct look for the building with a garden courtyard, enter and walk around the courtyard to the very back to...

Went in there during a rainy day during 2022, and honestly upon reflection this one and the nearby zoology museum is the best I have been to. Compact but the collection density and quality are way up there. You literally pay a fraction of the price to American museum of natural history in NYC, and see even...