Highlights for the weekend 23–24 May 2026

This weekend marks the final days for several important exhibitions in Rome. If you haven’t seen them yet, consider planning a visit on Saturday or Sunday morning. Below is a concise guide with practical details on closing shows and notable ongoing exhibitions.

Exhibitions closing this weekend

• "The Last Matisse" — Museo Storico della Fanteria, Piazza Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. When: until 24 May 2026. Tickets: from approx. €13. Tip: check closing times before you go.
• Agnès Varda — Villa Medici, Viale della Trinità dei Monti, 1. When: until 24 May 2026. Tickets: full price around €10, various reductions available. How to reach: Metro A (Spagna).
• "Fairy Tales Are True" — MUCIV, Palazzo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari, Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 8, EUR. When: extended until 24 May 2026. Admission: museum ticket. How to reach: Metro B (EUR Fermi / EUR Palasport).
• "It’s Happening Again" (Adrian Tranquilli) — Museo di Roma, Palazzo Braschi. When: until 24 May 2026. Admission: free for Rome residents with ID, paid for others. How to reach: buses and tram from the historic centre.
• "Penelope" — Uccelliere Farnesiane and Tempio di Romolo, Parco Archeologico del Colosseo. When: until 24 May 2026. Included with the archaeological park ticket.

Other ongoing exhibitions worth seeing

• Robert Doisneau — Museo del Genio (Lungotevere della Vittoria 31). Running until 19 July 2026; weekend hours typically 10:00–20:00. Tickets available at full/reduced rates.
• Asburgos — Palazzo Cipolla, Museo del Corso. On until 5 July 2026.
• VENUS: Vasconcelos reinterprets Valentino — PM23, Piazza Mignanelli 23. Until 31 May 2026 (11:00–20:00).
• Magic Lanterns — Museo Carlo Bilotti, Aranciera di Villa Borghese. Running until 6 September 2026.
• MAXXI Collection — new installations in the permanent collection: recommended throughout the summer season.

Free or reduced access

• Free admission to the Capitoline Civic Museums for residents in 2026: bring valid ID.
• Certain exhibitions (e.g. Museo di Roma in Trastevere) offer free or reduced entry for residents.
• Several civic museums provide 360° virtual tours online at no cost.

Practical tips

• Check schedules and tickets: for closing exhibitions, confirm opening hours and ticket availability on the museum website or by phone.
• Proof of residency: residents must show valid ID to benefit from free access.
• Arrive early: final days often attract higher visitor numbers, so early arrival can make the visit more relaxed.

The period 23–24 May 2026 is the last chance to see several highlighted shows: if any of these are on your list, plan and verify practical details before heading out.