Exhibitions in Rome — March 2026: curated picks to see this month

Exhibitions in Rome — March 2026: curated picks to see this month

Rome’s cultural scene in March 2026 includes museum shows, gallery exhibitions and projects in independent spaces. Below is a concise selection of exhibitions to visit, with practical details on venues, dates and highlights.

• “Arrocco” — Paolo Martellotti & Marco Celentani

  An installation born from the artists’ collaboration: a large wall made of sculptures, trunks, tools, pigments, books and studio materials that reconfigures an intimate workspace into a dreamlike landscape.

  Where: Studio Orma, Via Francesco Amici 10
  When: 12 March – 23 April 2026 (opening: 12 March, 18:00)

• “Franco Marzilli. The Call of the Senses” — Galleria Edarcom Europa

  A solo show revisiting Marzilli’s œuvre 15 years after his death, highlighting landscape, still life and figure through tonal, textured painting techniques.

  Where: Galleria Edarcom Europa, Via Macedonia 12
  When: 6–21 March 2026

• “Cyprus and Italy. Shared Cultural Identities at the Dawn of History” — Castel Sant’Angelo

  An archaeological exhibition exploring Mediterranean links between Cyprus and Italy (notably Sicily and Sardinia), presenting around 120 artefacts that document maritime routes, exchanges and technological circulation.

  Where: Castel Sant’Angelo
  When: until 30 June 2026

• “Digging Up” — Alessio Deli, Von Buren Contemporary

  A project that resurfaces ancient forms and models to engage with the present: painted grotteschi on wood panels, bas-reliefs and classical references reinterpreted in a contemporary language.

  Where: Von Buren Contemporary, Via Giulia 13
  When: until 10 March 2026

• “Treasures of the Pharaohs” — Scuderie del Quirinale

  A journey through ancient Egypt with about 130 masterpieces from major Egyptian museums: statues, sarcophagi, royal jewels and everyday objects presented across thematic sections that illuminate religion, power and funerary practices.

  Where: Scuderie del Quirinale, Via XXIV Maggio 16
  When: extended until 14 June 2026

• “Masks” — Detshorore, Chroma Mandrione

  An exhibition paying homage to tribal and primitive masks from different continents, explored as a living and timeless language rather than mere artifacts. Check the gallery for current dates and visiting hours.

  Where: Chroma Mandrione
  When: check the gallery for dates and times

Visitor tips: verify opening hours and booking requirements, buy tickets in advance for high-demand exhibitions, and plan your route to make the most of your time in the city.