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Centrale Montemartini

ArchaeologyArtHistoryClosed todayFrom €11Garbatella (Metro Line B)

Centrale Montemartini is the second venue of Rome's Capitoline Museums, housed in the city's first public electricity plant, built on Via Ostiense in 1911. Since 1997 its turbine hall and boiler room have displayed around 400 classical sculptures, mosaics and inscriptions drawn from the Capitoline collections. The striking dialogue between luminous antique marble and black industrial machinery gives the museum its nickname, "The Machines and the Gods". It remains one of Rome's most atmospheric and uncrowded museums.

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Via Ostiense 106, 00154 Roma RM, Italy

Nearest station: Garbatella (Metro Line B), Piramide (Metro Line B), Roma Ostiense (rail)

Admission

€11

Reduced 6.50 EUR; free for Rome and Metropolitan City residents with ID from Feb 2026

Visitor Information

How much does Centrale Montemartini cost?
Standard adult admission to Centrale Montemartini is €11. Reduced 6.50 EUR; free for Rome and Metropolitan City residents with ID from Feb 2026. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Centrale Montemartini?
Centrale Montemartini is open Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-19:00; closed Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Centrale Montemartini?
Centrale Montemartini is located at Via Ostiense 106, 00154 Roma RM, Italy, in the Ostiense area of Rome. The nearest stations are Garbatella (Metro Line B), Piramide (Metro Line B), Roma Ostiense (rail).
What can I see at Centrale Montemartini?
A decommissioned power station where ancient Roman marble gods stand against towering diesel engines and turbines. Current highlights include Moda in luce 1955-1975. Roma fra glamour e innovazione industriale, Statue of the Muse Polyhymnia, Mosaic of the Abduction of Proserpina.
Do I need to book Centrale Montemartini 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 Centrale Montemartini?
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.

Jean-Pierre Dalbera (CC BY 2.0)

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