Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale

What's On

Now

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

Fuochi sul Tevere: Roma attraverso gli occhi di Kanutas Ruseckas

The Castellan's apartment hosts a selection of paintings by 19th-century Lithuanian Romantic painter Kanutas Ruseckas, part of the Italy-Lithuania 2026 cultural year, exploring Rome's pull on European artists.

Now showing1 Jul – 22 Nov

Luchino Visconti e la messa in scena della storia

Documents, costumes, screenplays and archive material trace Visconti's career, 120 years after his birth, with a focus on Il Gattopardo.

Now showing17 Oct – 29 Nov

Permanent Collections

Passetto di Borgo

The fortified elevated corridor built into the Leonine walls that let popes flee the Vatican to the castle's safety, famously used by Clement VII during the 1527 Sack of Rome.

Permanent collection

Sala Paolina

The grandest papal hall, frescoed 1545-47 by Perino del Vaga and his workshop with illusionistic scenes from the lives of Alexander the Great and Saint Paul beneath a coffered ceiling.

Permanent collection

Terrazza dell'Angelo and the Bronze Archangel

The rooftop terrace offers a sweeping panorama of Rome beneath Peter Anton von Verschaffelt's 1753 bronze statue of the Archangel Michael sheathing his sword, the castle's emblem.

Permanent collection

Nearby

i

Chiostro del Bramante

Art7 min walk

i

Museo dell'Ara Pacis

Art10 min walk

i

Museo di Roma (Palazzo Braschi)

Local History10 min walk

Magazzino d'Arte Moderna

Magazzino d'Arte Moderna

ArtFree10 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale cost?

Standard adult admission to Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale is €18. Full ticket EUR 18 (from 1 July 2026); reductions and free entry per Italian state-museum rules; 'Lunedi di Castello' first Monday of the month EUR 5. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale?

Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale is open Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-19:30 (last entry 18:30); closed Mondays except the first Monday of the month (14:00-20:00). Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale?

Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale is located at Lungotevere Castello 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy, in the Borgo area of Rome. The nearest stations are Lepanto (Metro Line A), Ottaviano (Metro Line A) and Roma San Pietro (regional rail).

What can I see at Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale?

Hadrian's cylindrical mausoleum turned papal fortress and prison, now a national museum crowned by a bronze angel above the Tiber. Current highlights include Passetto di Borgo, Luchino Visconti e la messa in scena della storia and Sala Paolina.

Do I need to book Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Castel Sant'Angelo - Museo Nazionale?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.