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Capitoline Museums: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Capitoline Museums is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 9 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month.
- Also free: Always free for residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City of Rome; children under 6; visitors with disabilities and a family member or carer.
- Otherwise: non-resident full price (museum + 'Angeli' exhibition) — €16.50.
Calendar
Free days at Capitoline Museums
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 9 days · 09:30–19:30
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:30–19:30
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:30–19:30
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 09:30–19:30
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 5 months · 09:30–19:30
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 09:30–19:30
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Rome residents now get in free every day - just bring ID showing residence.
- Non-residents get 50% off on Wednesdays in the last two hours before closing.
- Buying on the day at the ticket desk avoids the €1 presale fee.
- First-Sunday free entry was confirmed again for 4 October 2026 in the museum's official notices.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of the month · 09:30–19:30 | everyone | Excludes the new exhibition space of Villa Caffarelli; separately ticketed exhibitions (e.g. 'Diego Rivera', until 13 Dec 2026) are not included. | No |
| Free forAlways free for residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City of Rome | Rome residents | Show ID proving residence at the ticket office; otherwise the non-resident ticket must be bought. Separately ticketed exhibition spaces excluded. | No |
| Free forFree for children under 6 | children under 6 | — | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with disabilities and a family member or carer | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Official prices
Capitoline Museums ticket prices
| Non-resident full price (museum + 'Angeli' exhibition) — Reduced €11 for non-residents aged 6-25 and other categories (not free). Same-day tickets at the desk have no presale fee; advance tickets add €1. | €16.50 |
| 'Diego Rivera' exhibition-only ticket (until 13 Dec 2026) | €15 |
| Super Combo: museums + 'Angeli' + 'Diego Rivera' | €23.50 |
| Video guide (permanent collection) | €6 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (non-resident full price (museum + 'angeli' exhibition)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Capitoline Museums
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:30–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30–19:30 |
| Wed | 09:30–19:30 |
| Thu | 09:30–19:30 |
| Fri | 09:30–19:30 |
| Sat | 09:30–19:30 |
| Sun | 09:30–19:30 |
Every day 9:30-19:30, last admission one hour before closing. 24 and 31 December 9:30-14:00.
Piazza del Campidoglio 1, 00186 Rome, Italy
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FAQ
Capitoline Museums: common questions
Is Capitoline Museums free?
Capitoline Museums is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. Also free: Always free for residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City of Rome; children under 6; visitors with disabilities and a family member or carer. Otherwise the official ticket costs €16.50.
When is Capitoline Museums free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Capitoline Museums?
Rome residents — show ID proving residence at the ticket office; otherwise the non-resident ticket must be bought. Separately ticketed exhibition spaces excluded.. Children under 6. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to Capitoline Museums?
Non-resident full price (museum + 'Angeli' exhibition) costs €16.50 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museicapitolini.org/en/informazioni_pratiche/condizioni_di_gratuita_e_riduzioni · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- museicapitolini.org/en/informazioni_pratiche/orari_e_indirizzi
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.