Rome: museum highlights and Planetarium shows, 13–19 March 2026

Cultural week in Rome: 13–19 March 2026

From 13 to 19 March 2026 Rome hosts a variety of cultural activities in museums, house museums, archaeological sites and at the Planetarium. The schedule includes book presentations, guided tours, film screenings, lectures and astronomy shows aimed at different audiences, from families to art enthusiasts.

Key events

• Friday 13, 17:00 — Museo di Roma at Palazzo Braschi: the "Books at the Museum" series continues with a presentation on Carlo Maratti and his graphic work, led by specialist scholars.
• Saturday 14, 10:00 and 11:00 — Casa Museo Alberto Moravia: guided visits to the writer's attic on Lungotevere della Vittoria, offering insights into his private collection and travels; booking required, limited places (max 15).
• Saturday 14, 20:30 — Casa del Cinema: screening of "The Florida Project" as part of an auteur cinema series; tickets available at the box office or online.
• Sunday 15 — Capitoline Museums: free guided tours of the exhibition "Greece in Rome" at Villa Caffarelli (Italian at 11:30, English at 16:30); reservation required with limited capacity. Also on show at Palazzo Nuovo, an exhibition pairing Cartier masterpieces with classical sculptures.
• Thursday 19 — Museo di Roma / Museo di Roma in Trastevere: lectures in the "Roma Tells…" cycle covering historical cultural initiatives and literary reinterpretations by invited scholars.
• Wednesday 18, 11:00 — Museo Carlo Bilotti: curator-led visit to the exhibition "Lanterne magiche".

Thematic cycles, walks and archaeology

Programs include guided routes with LIS interpreters at the Forums, aMICi cycle visits, and Archeologia in Comune activities. Highlights include a visit to the Ninfeo degli Annibaldi (not suitable for visitors with mobility issues) and Roman Walks stopping at the Palazzo dell'Anagrafe and the Casina del Cardinal Bessarione.

Planetarium programme

The Rome Planetarium offers a mix of educational and entertaining astronomy shows for adults and children. Adult-oriented titles run through themes such as space exploration, the Voyager missions, cosmic ecology and starry sky observation, while family-friendly shows present astronomy through storytelling and interactive elements.

• Adult shows: e.g. "Return to the Stars", "From Earth to the Universe", "Interstellar – the journey of the Voyager probes", "Cosmic Ecology".
• Children's shows: family pieces like "Happening Among the Stars" and "Life of a Star" featuring kid-focused narration.

Tickets for Planetarium shows and many museum activities can be purchased online; check the official pages for exact dates and times.

Practical information and bookings

For reservations and information about cultural activities in Rome call the central number 060608 (daily from 09:00 to 19:00). Tickets and bookings for selected events are available through official platforms such as museiincomuneroma.vivaticket.it. For Planetarium details consult planetarioroma.it; further information is also on museiincomuneroma.it and sovraintendenzaroma.it.

Always verify opening times and access rules before your visit: many activities require advance booking and have limited availability.