Near You — Testaccio / Ostiense
Centrale Montemartini Favoriet van de gastheren
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).
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MACRO Testaccio
10 min Free 1 hr
Contemporary art in a former slaughterhouse. Free entry, rotating exhibitions. In your neighbourhood — always worth a look.
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Musei in Comune — Rome Civic Museums
MIC Card: Slechts €5/jaar voor onbeperkte toegang tot ALLE onderstaande gemeentelijke musea! Koop online → of bij elk museum. Gratis voor inwoners van Rome (sinds 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Galleria d’Arte Moderna
30 min €14 1–2 hrs
19e- en 20e-eeuwse Italiaanse kunst in een prachtig palazzo aan de Via Crispi. Impressionisten, futuristen en de Romeinse School. Een rustiger alternatief voor de nationale galerieën.
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Musei di Villa Torlonia
35 min €14 1–2 hrs
Drie musea in een prachtig park: Casino Nobile (neoclassicistische kunst), Casina delle Civette (glas-in-lood) en Casino dei Principi. Prachtige tuinen, gratis toegankelijk.
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Museo di Roma in Trastevere
20 min €14 1 hr
Photography exhibitions and Roman popular culture in a former convent. Walk through Trastevere after your visit — perfect combo.
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Museo Civico di Zoologia
30 min €8.50 1 hr
Natuurhistorisch museum met dinosaurusskeletten, zeeleven en dieren-diorama’s. Vlak naast de Bioparco (dierentuin). Geweldig voor gezinnen met kinderen!
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Gratis stedelijke musea: 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
Allemaal gratis op de eerste zondag van de maand. Bekijk de kaart Gratis zondagen hieronder voor de countdown & tips!
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.
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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!
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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) Favoriet van de gastheren
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 hr
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!).
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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
Kamers met illusionistische fresco’s die een 3D-diepte creëren waar die niet bestaat. Indrukwekkender dan elke VR-ervaring. Bijna niemand weet dat deze plek bestaat.
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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!
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- 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 for Musei Capitolini + Centrale Montemartini (valid 7 days). Great combo!
- Museo Nazionale Romano: €15 for 4 museums in 1 week. Best value for ancient art lovers.
- Belangrijk: Zelfs met een pas hebben Galleria Borghese en Colosseum een aparte verplichte reservering nodig. Boek deze als eerste!
- Alle reserveringen: Call 060608 (daily 9–19) for help with any Rome museum ticket.