Ettore Scola at Palazzo Braschi: exhibition at the Museo di Roma

Ettore Scola at Palazzo Braschi: cinema and the city on display

From 2 May to 13 September 2026, the Museo di Roma at Palazzo Braschi presents an exhibition devoted to Ettore Scola, a central figure in 20th-century Italian cinema. The display highlights the director’s connection to Rome and how his films reflect social change.

What to expect

• Archival documents and original screenplays
• Unpublished photographs and iconographic material
• Critical essays and eyewitness accounts
• References to landmark films such as C’eravamo tanto amati, Una giornata particolare, La famiglia and Brutti, sporchi e cattivi

Practical information

Venue: Museo di Roma, Palazzo Braschi – Piazza San Pantaleo 10 / Piazza Navona 2, Rome.

Dates: 2 May – 13 September 2026.

Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–19:00 (last entry one hour before closing).

Curators: Silvia Scola and Alessandro Nicosia.

Visitor tips

• Visit on weekdays to avoid peak crowds in the historic centre.
• Check ticket availability and book online if possible.
• Allow 60–90 minutes to read documents, consult screenplays and view audiovisual material.
• The museum is within walking distance of central Rome and served by several bus lines.

The exhibition offers a focused look at Scola’s career and at how his films document urban and social transformations in Rome.