Near You — Testaccio / Ostiense
Centrale Montemartini Coup de cœur
12 min €7.50 1–2 hrs
Ancient Roman sculptures among industrial machinery in a former power plant. Unique, uncrowded, and in our neighbourhood. Free with MIC Card (€5/year).
Pépite cachée à proximitéJamais bondéMIC Card
MACRO Testaccio
10 min Gratuit 1 h
Contemporary art in a former slaughterhouse. Free entry, rotating exhibitions. In your neighbourhood — always worth a look.
Entrée libreContemporain
Musei in Comune — Rome Civic Museums
MIC Card: Only €5/year for unlimited access to ALL civic museums below! Buy online → or at any museum. Gratuit pour les résidents de Rome (since Feb 2026).
Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums)
Metro B, 2 stops €14 2–3 hrs
World’s oldest public museums, founded 1471. Piazza del Campidoglio by Michelangelo. She-wolf statue, Marcus Aurelius, and the stunning Palazzo dei Conservatori.
Plus anciens muséesMichel-AngeMIC Card
Museo dell’Ara Pacis
25 min €14 1–2 hrs
Augustus’s Altar of Peace in a stunning Richard Meier building. Hosts major temporary exhibitions. The AR experience brings ancient colours to life.
Rome antiqueArchitectureMIC Card
Mercati di Traiano — Museum of the Imperial Fora
Metro B Colosseo €14 1–2 hrs
The world’s first shopping mall (2nd century AD). Walk through Trajan’s multi-level complex overlooking the Imperial Fora. Spectacular views.
Rome antiqueBelles vuesMIC Card
Museo di Roma — Palazzo Braschi
25 min €14 1–2 hrs
Rome’s history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Stunning frescoed palace overlooking Piazza Navona. Major exhibitions rotate regularly.
Histoire de la villePiazza NavonaMIC Card
Galleria d’Arte Moderna
30 min €14 1–2 hrs
Art italien des XIXᵉ et XXᵉ siècles dans un magnifique palazzo de Via Crispi. Impressionnistes, futuristes et école romaine. Une alternative plus tranquille aux grandes galeries nationales.
Art moderneRarement bondéMIC Card
Musei di Villa Torlonia
35 min €14 1–2 hrs
Trois musées dans un magnifique parc : Casino Nobile (art néoclassique), Casina delle Civette (vitraux) et Casino dei Principi. Superbes jardins en accès libre.
Parc + muséesVitrauxMIC Card
Museo di Roma in Trastevere
20 min €14 1 h
Photography exhibitions and Roman popular culture in a former convent. Walk through Trastevere after your visit — perfect combo.
PhotographieTrastevereMIC Card
Museo Civico di Zoologia
30 min €8.50 1 h
Histoire naturelle avec squelettes de dinosaures, faune marine et dioramas animaliers. Juste à côté du Bioparco (zoo). Idéal pour les familles avec enfants !
FamillesLes enfants adorentMIC Card
Musées civiques gratuits: Museo Barracco (Greek sculpture), Museo Napoleonico, Museo Canonica, Museo delle Mura, Villa di Massenzio — all free entry, all covered by MIC Card.
State Museums — Ministero della Cultura
Tous gratuits le premier dimanche de chaque mois. Consultez la carte Dimanches gratuits ci-dessous pour le compte à rebours et les astuces !
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Metro B Colosseo €16 3–4 hrs
The iconic amphitheatre + Forum + Palatine Hill on one ticket. Book 30 days ahead — sells out fast. Timed entry to the Colosseum, Forum valid same day.
Réservez 30 jours à l'avanceEntrée à horaire1er dim. gratuit
Galleria Borghese
30 min €15 + €2 booking 2 hrs (timed)
Bernini and Caravaggio masterpieces in a stunning villa. Timed 2-hour visits, max 360 people. Often sold out weeks ahead — book immediately!
Réservez 2+ semaines à l'avanceEntrée à horaire1er dim. gratuit
Castel Sant’Angelo
25 min €15 1–2 hrs
Hadrian’s mausoleum turned papal fortress. Stunning rooftop terrace with panoramic views of St. Peter’s and the Tiber. Audio guide included.
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Gallerie Nazionali — Palazzo Barberini + Corsini
Metro A Barberini €15 (both) 2 hrs
Two palaces, one ticket (valid 20 days). Caravaggio’s Judith, Raphael’s Fornarina, and Bernini’s ceilings. Palazzo Barberini alone is worth the visit.
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Museo Nazionale Romano (4 venues) Coup de cœur
Metro B Termini €15 combined / €8 single 2–4 hrs
One ticket, 4 museums (valid 1 week): Palazzo Massimo (mosaics, frescoes — stunning!), Palazzo Altemps (Greek sculpture), Terme di Diocleziano (baths), Crypta Balbi. Palazzo Massimo alone is worth €15.
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Terme di Caracalla
15 min €8 1–2 hrs
Massive 3rd-century bathing complex — once fit 1,600 bathers. Incredible scale. In summer, hosts outdoor opera performances (magical!).
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Galleria Spada — Borromini’s Illusion
25 min €5 1 h
A corridor that looks impossibly long but is tiny — the statue appears life-size but is only 60cm. Borromini’s optical masterpiece. Often completely empty.
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Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel
Metro A Ottaviano €20 + €5 booking 3–4 hrs
One of the world’s greatest art collections. Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps. Opens 60 days ahead. Summer sells out 3–4 weeks early. Free last Sunday of month (crowded!).
Réservez 3+ semaines à l'avanceChapelle SixtineDernier dim. du mois gratuit
Contemporary & Hidden Gems
MAXXI — National Museum of 21st Century Arts
25 min €12 2 hrs
Zaha Hadid’s stunning building houses contemporary art and architecture. Rotating exhibitions. The building itself is a masterpiece.
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Camere di Sant’Ignazio
30 min Free (donation) 30 min
Des salles aux fresques en trompe-l'œil qui créent une profondeur en 3D là où il n'y en a aucune. Plus intense que n'importe quelle VR. Presque personne ne sait que cet endroit existe.
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Galleria Doria Pamphilj
25 min €14 1–2 hrs
Private princely collection still in the family palace. Velazquez’s Pope Innocent X, Caravaggio, Titian. Stunning mirrored gallery. Audio guide narrated by a family member!
VelázquezAudio par le prince !
- MIC Card (€5/year) — unlimited access to ALL civic museums. Pays for itself at the first visit! Buy online or at any museum.
- Roma Pass — 48h (€33) or 72h (€53). Includes 1–2 free museums + unlimited public transport. Worth it if visiting 3+ paid museums.
- Omnia Vatican & Rome Card — Combines Roma Pass + Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel + hop-on bus. Best all-in-one if you want everything covered.
- Capitolini Card : 15,50 € pour les Musées du Capitole + Centrale Montemartini (valide 7 jours). Excellent combo !
- Museo Nazionale Romano : 15 € pour 4 musées en 1 semaine. Meilleur rapport pour les amateurs d'art antique.
- Important : Même avec une carte, la Galleria Borghese et le Colosseum exigent une réservation séparée obligatoire. Réservez-les en premier !
- Toutes les réservations: Call 060608 (daily 9–19) for help with any Rome museum ticket.