Vatican Museums
Vast papal collections including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms.
- Category
- Art museum
- Duration
- 4 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Book tickets online ahead
Show on mapMuseums – Rome
Rome offers world-class museums, from Vatican masterpieces and ancient sculpture to bold contemporary art.
Combined ticket
The Roma Pass (48/72 hours) bundles public transport with free entry to selected museums; the Vatican is ticketed separately.
Free admission days
State museums are free on the first Sunday of each month; the Vatican Museums are free on the last Sunday.
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Borghese Gallery
Bernini, Caravaggio and Canova masterworks; timed entry with limited numbers.
- Category
- Art museum
- Duration
- 2 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Mornings
Tip: Book tickets online ahead
Show on mapCapitoline Museums
Oldest public museums, on Michelangelo's hilltop square with Forum views.
- Category
- History museum
- Duration
- 2.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Book tickets online ahead
Show on mapCastel Sant'Angelo
Hadrian's mausoleum turned papal fortress, with rooftop views over Rome.
- Category
- History museum
- Duration
- 2 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Around sunset
Tip: Book tickets online ahead
Show on mapNational Roman Museum: Palazzo Massimo
Ancient Roman sculpture, mosaics and frescoes from Livia's villa.
- Category
- History museum
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Arrive early to skip queues
Show on mapMAXXI
Contemporary art and architecture museum designed by Zaha Hadid.
- Category
- Art museum
- Duration
- 1.7 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Arrive early to skip queues
Show on mapAra Pacis Museum
Augustus's Altar of Peace inside Richard Meier's glass pavilion.
- Category
- History museum
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Arrive early to skip queues
Show on mapDoria Pamphilj Gallery
Private palace collection with Caravaggio and Velázquez, audio guide by the family.
- Category
- Gallery
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Mornings
Tip: Arrive early to skip queues
Show on mapCentrale Montemartini
Ancient statues displayed among turbines in a former power plant.
- Category
- Art museum
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Arrive early to skip queues
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