Rome: museum highlights and cultural events April 10–16, 2026

Rome: museum highlights and cultural events April 10–16, 2026

From April 10 to 16, Rome presents a varied programme across museums and historic sites, featuring temporary exhibitions, guided tours, archaeological itineraries and immersive evening events.

Key events

• Museo di Roma at Palazzo Braschi – On April 11 the new exhibition by Adrian Tranquilli opens, exploring the figure of the Joker; the show runs until May 24.
• Capitoline Museums – Continued guided tours focused on the theme of the “unfinished,” with insights into major works and their historical context.
• Villa Caffarelli – Sunday, April 12 marks the final free guided visits to the exhibition “Greece in Rome.”
• Itineraries and special openings – Saturday, April 11: extraordinary opening of Porta del Popolo and a walk on Monte Testaccio; Sunday, April 12: visit to the Sepolcri on Via Statilia; April 15: visits to Porta San Sebastiano and the Fori Imperiali excavation site.
• Ara Pacis – Evening multimedia project “L’Ara si rivela” with videomapping and sound narration offering an immersive experience of the monument.
• Rome Planetarium – A varied programme of shows and educational activities for adults and children, covering astronomy and science communication.

Practical information and accessibility

• Many events require advance booking or have limited capacity: check the official museum or Superintendentate websites before you go.
• Certain activities are free for holders of the Roma MIC Card, and some guided visits include an LIS interpreter on selected dates.
• Times, entrances and participation rules may change: look for updates online and be aware of security checks at museum entrances.
• For evening events (videomapping and night visits) book early and allow extra time for technical checks and arrival.

Visitor tips: plan connections between sites using public transport, arrive early for scheduled visits and verify any access restrictions due to conservation work or on-site excavations.