Rome civic museums: schedule and events for 10–16 April 2026

Museum week in Rome (10–16 April 2026)

From 10 to 16 April, Rome's civic museums offer a dense program of special openings, guided tours and activities reserved for Roma MIC Card holders. The week features a new installation-based show by Adrian Tranquilli at Palazzo Braschi and the final free guided tours of the exhibition on Greek art in Rome at the Capitoline Museums.

Highlights

• 11 April – Opening of "It's Happening Again" by Adrian Tranquilli at the Museo di Roma in Palazzo Braschi, featuring installations focused on the Joker (on view until 24 May 2026).
• 12 April – Last day of free guided tours for "Greece in Rome" at the Capitoline Museums (Italian and English sessions available; limited places).
• Special MIC Card programs, including guided visits to Trajan's Markets, Centrale Montemartini and other civic sites.

Weekend program (11–12 April)

• Saturday 11
  • Tours of the Casa Museo Alberto Moravia (morning slots, limited capacity).
  • Special opening of Porta del Popolo with a LIS interpreter and access to the panoramic terrace.
  • Guided walk on Monte Testaccio as part of the municipal archaeology series (limited participants).
• Sunday 12
  • Final free guided tours of "Greece in Rome" at the Capitoline Museums (booking required, limited seats).

Week highlights and visits

The program also includes visits to Porta San Sebastiano and the Museum of the Walls, an inspection of the excavation area at the Roman Forums with LIS support, guided tours of the Boiler Room at Centrale Montemartini, and talks at the Museum of Zoology and the Museo di Roma in Trastevere.

Practical information

• Venues: Palazzo Braschi, Capitoline Museums (Villa Caffarelli), Ara Pacis, Casa Museo Alberto Moravia, Museum of Zoology, Museum of the Walls, Centrale Montemartini, Museo di Roma in Trastevere, Planetarium and other civic sites.
• Dates: 10–16 April 2026.
• Costs: many events are free; some activities are reserved for Roma MIC Card holders; Planetarium shows require paid tickets (available via Vivaticket).
• Bookings: most events require reservation at 060608 (daily, 9:00–19:00). Places are limited in many venues.
• Accessibility: several events include LIS interpretation; check availability when booking.
• Updates: the schedule may change—check the civic museums' official website or call the information line the day before the event.

Travel tip: arrive early for central locations and guided tours; many sites are reachable by Metro lines A and B and by surface public transport.