National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

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Memorie sommerse. Roman Bronzes from the Ponte di Valentiniano

Three monumental Roman bronzes pulled from the Tiber in 1878, once decorating the ancient Ponte di Valentiniano: a diademed male head, a gilded toga-clad figure, and the wing of a winged Victory.

Now showing5 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec€15

AEGYPTUS. Dal Nilo al Mediterraneo. Oasi e deserto in epoca romana

Immersive video-art and AI installation on the Roman presence in Egypt's western desert oases, with archaeological finds, in the Octagonal Hall of the Baths of Diocletian (Museo dell'Arte Salvata).

Now showing4 Jul – 15 Nov€15

Termini Escape

An immersive Mixed Reality experience tracing nearly two thousand years of the Termini area, from the Baths of Diocletian to the modern railway station. Recommended for ages 13+; booking required.

Now showingUntil 7 Jan 2027€18

La grande trama. Il patrimonio culturale nell'era digitale

Over sixty years of technology and Italian cultural heritage, from 1960s computing to the Ecomic digital ecosystem, threaded together by a knowledge graph. Ministry of Culture show at Palazzo Massimo.

Now showing7 Nov – 8 Dec€15

Cratere 2016-2026. Storie di comunità e ricostruzioni

Ten years after the 2016 central Italy earthquakes, oral history, anthropology and contemporary art tell how the Crater's communities are rebuilding. At the Baths of Diocletian.

Now showing11 Nov – 31 Jan 2027€15

Permanent Collections

The Portrait Gallery

Ground-floor galleries trace Roman portraiture from Republican realism to imperial image-making, including the Augustus of Via Labicana shown as pontifex maximus, alongside busts of Marcus Aurelius and Julia Domna.

Permanent collection€15

The Gallery of Paintings and Mosaics

The second floor reassembles ancient Roman wall paintings and mosaics, crowned by the illusionistic garden frescoes from the underground dining room of Livia's villa at Prima Porta.

Permanent collection€15

The Sculpture Gallery

Greek originals and Roman copies fill the first floor, including the bronze Boxer at Rest, the Lancellotti Discobolus, the Crouching Venus and sculptures from Rome's grand suburban villas.

Permanent collection€15

Bronzes and Ivories

Bronze and ivory masterpieces from antiquity, including the Hellenistic bronze Boxer at Rest, the Statue of the Hellenistic Prince, ornamental fittings from the Nemi ships, and a rare gold-clad ivory face.

Permanent collection€15

The Coin and Medal Collection

In the basement, over half a million coins, medals, gems and jewels trace money and craftsmanship from the 9th century BC to the Kingdom of Italy, spanning Roman, medieval and modern treasures.

Permanent collection€15

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Gagosian Rome

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Visitor Information

How much does National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo cost?

Standard adult admission to National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo is €15. Reduced EUR 2 for EU citizens aged 18-25; free under 18 and on the first Sunday of each month. The EUR 15 combined ticket is valid one week for all National Roman Museum sites (Palazzo Massimo, Baths of Diocletian, Palazzo Altemps).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo?

National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo is open Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-19:00 (ticket office closes 18:00); closed Mondays, 25 December and Easter Sunday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo?

National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo is located at Largo di Villa Peretti, 2, 00185 Roma RM, Italy, in the Esquilino area of Rome. The nearest stations are Termini (Metro Line A & B, mainline rail), Repubblica - Teatro dell'Opera (Metro Line A) and Castro Pretorio (Metro Line B).

What can I see at National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo?

Rome's treasury of ancient art: the bronze Boxer at Rest, Augustus, and Livia's painted garden, steps from Termini. Current highlights include The Portrait Gallery, Termini Escape and AEGYPTUS. Dal Nilo al Mediterraneo. Oasi e deserto in epoca romana.

Do I need to book National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo 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 National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo?

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.