Are you thinking about visiting the Capitoline Museums and wondering what is the best time to do it?
Today we are going to tell you about something you may not know: there is a chance to visit the Capitoline Museums for free!
Did you know you can visit them without paying a ticket? Find out who is entitled to free admission and on which days you can take advantage of it!
In this article we will find out together which categories are entitled to free admission, and I will tell you which days and special occasions have free access for everyone.
ALT! Afraid you’ve missed your chance to visit the Capitoline Museums for free? Don’t worry! Book in advance for special dates or check if you are eligible for free admission!
Capitoline Museums Tickets
Purchase online. Choose the time you prefer. Visit the Capitoline Museums, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library and other archaeological sites.
You can cancel for free up to the day before your visit.
Capitoline Museums: who is entitled to free admission?
Detail of a sarcophagus in the Capitoline Museums
You have several options available for you to be able to visit the Capitoline Museums for free, some available only to specific categories of people, while others target all potential visitors.
Read on to find out which option is right for you!
The first thing you need to know is that the museum is free, for everyone, on the first Sunday of the month!
You will thus be able to appreciate the wonders contained within the Capitoline Museums; however, for certain categories of people, it is possible to enter at no cost all year round, as long as they fall under at least one of the points in the following list:
- To residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City of Rome, for residents and students of the Universities of the Metropolitan City of Rome in possession of the active MIC card
- To resident citizens with an income of less than 15,000 euros (ISEE certificate required)
- To young visitors under the age of 6
- To the recognized tourist guides of the European Union
- To European Union tourist interpreters if it is necessary to accompany a guide
- For reasons of study or research, upon presentation of regular attestation from the institution of origin
- To school groups accompanied by teachers
- To lecturers and students of the faculty of: architecture, science of education, conservation of cultural heritage of universities of the European Union
- To lecturers and students of degree programs in literary subjects with an archaeological or art historical focus from the Universities of the European Union
- To teachers and students of the academies of fine arts of the European Union
- To the holders of the RomaPass 72h card (first two entries)
- To the holders of the RomaPass 48h (first entrance)
- To students who hold the Student Card
- To citizens of Paris, taking into account the twinning plan between the two capitals
- To persons with disabilities and an accompanying person (family member or recognized social and health worker)
- To blood donors and one of their companions during the Summer Campaign (every year from July 1 to October 15)
- To journalists
- To licensed tour guides
Attention Remember to have the necessary documents with you to prove you belong to at least one of these categories: you will necessarily have to show them to enter the museums for free!
Special days and occasions with free admission for all
As you may have read, on the first Sundays of the month the Capitoline Museums are free for everyone to visit, however there are other special occasions.
For example, you can also count on admission on World Museum Day, which is May 18; finally, special days are also organized, such as, for example, “Night at the Museum,” on which you can count on evening and night admission at the price of 1 euro, but in this case the date you choose varies.
On days with free admission , simply go to the site to receive your free ticket, or, if you wish, you can receive it online by calling the Rome tourist office at +39 060608.
Tickets for Capitoline Museums
Purchase online. Choose the time you prefer. Visit the Capitoline Museums, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library and other archaeological sites.
You can cancel for free up to the day before your visit.
Museums in Rome: tips for visiting on free days
Falconian half-bust in the Capitoline Museums
On free days it is good to take some precautions so as to avoid large gatherings inside the hall or long lines at the entrance.
Of course, there are days when the attendance is higher than on normal days, which is why the most important advice is to show up early at the museum ticket office, possibly also anticipating the opening time.
This way you will ensure that you will be among the first to enter the museum, avoiding peak hours when there are the most visitors.
Alternatively, you can gain access toward the later hours of the afternoon, a time of day with declining attendance and fewer admissions.
The opportunity may also be of interest to those with limited time or those who do not have a particular interest in all the works of art:
in this case you can take advantage of the no-cost admission and seize the opportunity even if you do not carry out a full and comprehensive visit.
However, we suggest that you don’t miss the best attractions: the bronze sculptures, including the Spinarius, the Capitoline She-wolf, and the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius; the marble sculptures, including the Dying Galata, Cupid and Psyche, and the Capitoline Venus; and finally, the precious paintings of the Capitoline Picture Gallery, particularly Giotto and Guercino.
Frequently asked questions
You can visit the Capitoline museums for free on the first Sunday of each month, a day for which no reservations are required. Some specific categories are entitled to free admission all year round. MIC card holders and categories entitled to free admission can obtain their tickets directly on site or by contacting +39 060608
State museums will be open for free every first Sunday of the month. It will be possible to enter without cost all year round for some categories, and any future events where free admission is provided will also be announced.
There are many monuments and museums with free admission during the first Sunday of the month: you can visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Pantheon, Baths of Caracalla, Barberini Palace, Castel Sant’Angelo, Baths of Diocletian and many others, as well as the Capitoline Museums, of course. In general you can visit all state museums, archaeological parks and cultural sites.
The ordinary ticket to be able to enter the Capitoline Museums is 20 euros, however, it is recommended to purchase packages that also offer other options, such as a tour guide, combined entrance to other tourist attractions, or a video guide.
Conclusions
Illustration of Capitol Square by G. Vasi
Well, here we have come to the end of our reading. We have seen together that the Capitoline Museums sometimes offer free access to the site.
In some cases, these are events dedicated to all visitors, such as during the first Sunday of each month.
We also read together that some categories of people are entitled to free admission every day of the year, upon showing the necessary documents.
I have also provided you with some useful tricks to have the best possible experience and make your visit an unforgettable day, trying to overcome the possible problem of crowding inside the museum.
Finally, I have answered the most frequently asked questions inherent in the topic of free admission to the Capitoline Museums.
But should you still have any curiosities, please feel free to contact us by leaving a comment below! We will get back to you as soon as we can.
So, do you wish to see with your own eyes the wonders of the Capitoline Museums? Would you like to learn about the Capitol’s Goose Room, the marvelous Exedra Hall and all the other must-see rooms of the museum complex?
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Capitoline Museums Tickets
Purchase online. Choose the time you prefer. Visit the Capitoline Museums, the Ancient Agora, the Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library and other archaeological sites.
You can cancel for free up to the day before your visit.
