Easter and Spring at the Archaeological Park: Guided Tours and Free

Easter and Spring at the Archaeological Park: Guided Tours and Free Entry in Ostia and Fiumicino

Throughout April the Archaeological Park schedules a series of activities at Ostia Antica and the archaeological areas of Fiumicino: themed guided tours, special openings and free admission days. Below is the main program and practical advice for visitors.

• Saturday, April 4 – 11:30 – "Pot Pourri": guided tour of the Ostia excavations exploring the city's cultural and religious diversity.
• Sunday, April 5 (Easter) – #domenicalmuseo: free entry to all Park sites, according to each site's schedule.
• Monday, April 6 (Easter Monday) – all Park sites will be open; at 11:30 a guided visit to Castello di Giulio II with the thematic route "Water Everywhere".
• Tuesday, April 7 – adjusted closure days for some Fiumicino sites: the Museum of Ships, the ports of Claudius and Trajan area, and the Porto necropolis will follow different timetables; Ostia excavations and Castello di Giulio II remain open.
• Wednesday, April 8 – 18:00 – presentation of the book "Ostia by the sea" at the Institutum Romanum Finlandiae; later, presentation of the "Art Outside the Museum" project in Rome.
• Friday, April 10 – from 10:00 – Museum of Ships: official presentation of the S.T.Ar.T. Ostia project, winner of the Lazio Innova call.
• April 17–18 – the Park Director will speak at the conference "Water in the Cities of Roman Italy" with a session on Ostia's water systems.
• April 25 (Liberation Day) – free admission to all Park sites, following each site's opening hours.

Practical tips for visitors:

• Check opening hours and any site-specific closure days before your visit; special openings may follow different timetables.
• Book guided tours in advance when possible, especially on holidays and for thematic routes.
• Arrive early to collect tickets and make the most of outdoor areas.
• Monitor official Park updates for last-minute changes, accessibility information and available services.

The spring program is an opportunity to experience major monuments as well as ongoing cultural projects and research. Free-entry days are ideal for planning extended visits and deeper exploration of the archaeological areas.