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Museo dell'Ara Pacis

ArchaeologyHistoryArtClosed todayFrom €14Spagna (Metro Line A), approx. 10-min walk

The Museo dell'Ara Pacis houses the Ara Pacis Augustae, the marble Altar of Augustan Peace voted by the Senate in 13 BC, consecrated in 9 BC, and painstakingly reassembled in 1938 from fragments scattered over centuries. Its carved enclosure pairs delicate acanthus scrolls with mythological panels and a procession of Augustus's family. The monument stands inside a luminous pavilion of steel, travertine, glass and plaster designed by American architect Richard Meier, the first major contemporary building in Rome's historic centre since the Fascist era.

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Lungotevere in Augusta (corner of Via Tomacelli), 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Nearest station: Spagna (Metro Line A), approx. 10-min walk, Flaminio (Metro Line A), approx. 10-min walk, Bus stop Ripetta (lines 70, 81, 87, 119, 628)

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Admission

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Free for Rome and Metropolitan City residents and MIC cardholders (permanent display only); combined museum + Mapplethorpe exhibition ticket 23 EUR.

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How much does Museo dell'Ara Pacis cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo dell'Ara Pacis is €14. Free for Rome and Metropolitan City residents and MIC cardholders (permanent display only); combined museum + Mapplethorpe exhibition ticket 23 EUR.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo dell'Ara Pacis?
Museo dell'Ara Pacis is open Open daily 9:30-19:30 (last admission 18:30). Closed 1 May and 25 December; reduced hours 24-31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo dell'Ara Pacis?
Museo dell'Ara Pacis is located at Lungotevere in Augusta (corner of Via Tomacelli), 00186 Roma RM, Italy, in the Campo Marzio area of Rome. The nearest stations are Spagna (Metro Line A), approx. 10-min walk, Flaminio (Metro Line A), approx. 10-min walk, Bus stop Ripetta (lines 70, 81, 87, 119, 628).
What can I see at Museo dell'Ara Pacis?
Richard Meier's luminous glass-and-travertine pavilion sheltering Augustus's 9 BC marble Altar of Peace beside the Tiber. Current highlights include Robert Mapplethorpe. Le forme della bellezza, L'Ara si rivela, The Imperial Procession Friezes.
Do I need to book Museo dell'Ara Pacis 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 Museo dell'Ara Pacis?
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.

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