The Naples Theatre Archives is a collaborative project involving the main Neapolitan institutions committed to the enhancement of historical theatre resources: Under the patronage and sponsorship of the Campania Region, the Naples Municipal Government, the Province of Naples, along with the Cariplo Foundation, the Naples Theatre Archives is working to create a point of reference for the preservation and the enhancement of the patrimony of one of the most important traditions in European theatre, develop useful collaborative relationships with the owners of documents which are relevant to the history of the theatre, support the archival process of documentary materials from contemporary theatrical productions, collaborate with other organizations and institutions which carry out similar activities at the national and international level.

Description and cataloguing of materials present in the various archives and progressive on-line publication of catalogues and inventories.
Exhibits, meetings, and displays promoting the study, practice and enjoyment of the theatre arts.

The inventories and the catalogues presented on this site allow for consultation via internet, while direct consultation of the documents will be regulated by individual institutions.
The collaboration of the Cybernetic Institute "Eduardo Caianiello" of National Research Council have placed this project within the Neapolitan Museum network.