Palazzo delle Esposizioni

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Richard Avedon. In the American West. 1979-1984

Avedon's portrait series of workers, drifters and townspeople of the American West, commissioned by the Amon Carter Museum in 1979. Curated by Clément Chéroux of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson.

Now showing9 Oct – 31 Jan 2027€15

Contiamo l'Italia, contiamo per il futuro

Istat's centenary show: a century of Italian statistics, with an immersive hall retelling the country's history through data, plus games and visualisations.

Now showing14 Oct – 2 Dec€15

FIREWORKS. Ileana Sonnabend e il boom dell'arte contemporanea

Over fifty works from the collection of dealer Ileana Sonnabend, from Pop Art to Arte Povera, Minimalism and Neo-Geo, including Jasper Johns, Lichtenstein, Warhol, Rauschenberg and Koons. Curated by Mario Codognato across the eight rooms of the piano nobile.

Now showing3 Nov – 4 Apr 2027€15

Amelia Rosselli, Improvvisi

The poet Amelia Rosselli as a draughtswoman: 37 drawings from 1952 lent by the University of Pavia's manuscript centre, read alongside her psychoanalytic practice. Curated by Andrea Cortellessa.

Upcoming17 Nov – 31 Jan 2027€15

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Visitor Information

How much does Palazzo delle Esposizioni cost?

Standard adult admission to Palazzo delle Esposizioni is €15. Reduced €12; ages 7–18 €7; under 6 free. Prices vary by exhibition.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Palazzo delle Esposizioni?

Palazzo delle Esposizioni is open Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00; closed Mondays (last entry 1 hour before closing). Closed 13–28 August 2026, including the bookshop, café and study hall.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Palazzo delle Esposizioni?

Palazzo delle Esposizioni is located at Via Nazionale 194, 00184 Roma RM, Italy, in the Monti area of Rome. The nearest stations are Repubblica – Teatro dell'Opera (Metro Line A), Cavour (Metro Line B) and Nazionale/Palazzo Esposizioni (bus 40, 60, 64, 70, 170, H).

What can I see at Palazzo delle Esposizioni?

Rome's grand 1883 neoclassical exhibition hall on Via Nazionale, the city centre's largest venue for major art and culture shows. Current highlights include Contiamo l'Italia, contiamo per il futuro, Richard Avedon. In the American West. 1979-1984 and Amelia Rosselli, Improvvisi.

Do I need to book Palazzo delle Esposizioni 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 Palazzo delle Esposizioni?

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.