What to do in Rome weekend 28-29 March 2026: Doisneau at Museo del

Rome weekend: cultural highlights for 28–29 March 2026

If you're in Rome over the weekend, you'll find photography exhibitions, ancient masterpieces and family-friendly museum activities. Practical details for Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026 are listed below.

Main events

• Robert Doisneau – retrospective

  Location: Museo del Genio, Lungotevere della Vittoria 31. A broad selection of the French photographer’s works. When: on view until 19 July 2026; weekend hours: 10:00–20:00 (closed Monday). Tickets: full €15, reduced €13.

• Greece in Rome – Capitoline Museums

  Location: Musei Capitolini, Villa Caffarelli, Piazza del Campidoglio 1. An exhibition of Hellenic masterpieces running until 12 April 2026. Opening hours: daily 9:30–19:30. Tickets: full €13, reduced €11.

  Free guided tours: Sunday 29 March at 11:30 (Italian) and 16:30 (English). Participation is free but requires an exhibition ticket and mandatory reservation by calling 060608. Places limited to 25 people.

Other exhibitions and open initiatives

• Habsburg at Palazzo Cipolla – 5 March–5 July 2026.
• "The Last Matisse" at the Museo Storico della Fanteria – until 28 June 2026 (tickets: €13 weekdays, €15 weekends/holidays).
• Magic Lanterns at Museo Carlo Bilotti – until 6 September 2026.
• Casa del Cinema program – screenings and series at Villa Borghese (some events free).
• Free-entry shows: Esteban Vicente at Instituto Cervantes (until 2 May), Roma Terzo Millennio at Spazio WeGil (until 30 June), and urban installations like Lucamaleonte’s mural trilogy.

Family activities

• Etrulab workshops at the Villa Giulia Etruscan Museum: activities for children (Saturday 28 March and repeated until 18 April 2026).
• Geronimo Stilton and the Sea at the Explora museum – available until 18 May 2026.
• Treasure hunt on Emperor Augustus (ages 6+): a trail between Piazza Farnese and Piazza Navona. Cost: €13.90 per child; booking required by email.

Practical tips

• Check updated opening hours before visiting, as schedules can change.
• For the free guided tours at the Capitoline Museums you must reserve by calling 060608; places fill fast.
• Buy tickets in advance when possible to avoid queues, especially for weekend extended-hour exhibitions.

This roundup helps plan an art-focused weekend in Rome’s museums: temporary shows, free guided tours and family options. Always verify details with the museums’ official channels before you go.