Capitoline Museums 2026: hours, tickets and how to plan your visit

Capitoline Museums: key visitor information 2026

The Capitoline Museums, located at Piazza del Campidoglio 1, are a must-see in Rome. Below are updated opening hours, ticket prices for 2026, rules for resident access and practical tips on booking and transport.

Opening hours and closures

• Regular hours: daily 9:30–19:30; last admission 18:30.
• 24 and 31 December: reduced hours 9:30–14:00.
• 1 January: special hours 11:00–20:00.
• Closed: 1 May and 25 December.

Check the museum's Notices page or call the information center for last-minute changes.

Free entry and concessions

• Residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City: free admission to the permanent collection on presentation of an ID card (effective from February 2026). Free admission does not cover temporary exhibitions with separate tickets.
• Free entry also applies to: children under 6, people with disabilities plus one companion, licensed EU tour guides, valid MIC Card holders and other categories defined by law.
• First Sunday of each month: free entry for all visitors.

Ticket prices for non-residents (2026)

• Permanent collection only: full €15.00 – reduced €9.50.
• With Vasari and Rome exhibition (until 12 May 2026): full €19.50 – reduced €14.00.
• Combined ticket (Capitoline Museums + Vasari + The Greece in Rome): full €22.50 – reduced €18.50 (when exhibitions are active).
• Capitoline Card (7 days, includes Centrale Montemartini): full €15.50 – reduced €11.50. Note: additional charges may apply at the desk for separately ticketed exhibitions (e.g. €4.50 supplement for the Vasari show during the indicated period).
• Reductions: for ages 6–25, permanent state school teachers, Bibliocard holders, ATAC/Metrebus season-ticket holders and RomaPass holders according to conditions.
• Wednesdays (last 2 hours): 50% reduction for non-residents during the final two hours of opening, when applicable.

Tickets and booking

• Online: buy on the official site museicapitolini.org; a €1.00 advance fee may apply. Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable.
• Call center: 060608 (daily 9:00–19:00) with the same €1.00 booking fee.
• On-site ticket office: same-day purchases accepted in cash or card; advance purchases for later days may require card payment.
• Groups: groups of 11–25 people must book via 060608 (free reservation) and pre-purchase at least 5 tickets.

How to get there

• Address: Piazza del Campidoglio 1, Rome (Capitoline Hill).
• Bus: lines 40, 64, 170, H, 780, 781 – stop at Piazza Venezia, a short walk away.
• Metro: Line B to Colosseo, then about a 10-minute walk.
• Tram: Line 8 to Piazza Venezia.
• Car: no dedicated museum parking; use public car parks and public transport where possible.

Practical tips: book in advance to secure your preferred time slot, carry ID to prove residency for free admission, and check whether temporary exhibitions are running as they can affect ticket options and access.