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Galleria Borghese: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Borghese Gallery costs only €2 on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 9 days).
- Free admission on the first Sunday of the month - but the €2 booking fee still applies.
- Also free: Under-18s: free admission, but €2 booking fee (ages 6-17); Children up to 5: free admission and no booking fee.
- Otherwise: full price + mandatory €2 booking fee (€18 total) — €16.
- Tickets for free days are released 10 days before; no last-minute tickets on these days.
Calendar
Free days at Borghese Gallery
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 9 days · 09:00–19:00
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 12 days
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:00–19:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 5 months · 09:00–19:00
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
- Free admission on the first Sunday of the month - but the €2 booking fee still applies: Tickets for free days are released 10 days before; no last-minute tickets on these days.
- Free admission on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November - €2 booking fee still applies: Released 10 days before the date.
- Under-18s: free admission, but €2 booking fee (ages 6-17): Mandatory booking.
- Children up to 5: free admission and no booking fee: Book a ticket anyway (fee waived).
- Booking is compulsory for everyone, even free visitors - book on the official channel (tel. +39 06 32810 or the museum's 'Buy' link).
- Free-day tickets go on sale exactly 10 days before; set a reminder.
- No skip-the-line products exist: entry is only at the start of each hourly slot.
- Bags must go to the cloakroom.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree admission on the first Sunday of the month - but the €2 booking fee still applies · 09:00–19:00 | everyone | Not fully free: €2 mandatory reservation fee per person. Visitors asked to stay no longer than one hour; no guided tours or groups on free days. | Yes |
| Free dayFree admission on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November - €2 booking fee still applies | everyone | Not fully free: €2 mandatory reservation fee. Same release rules as free Sundays. | Yes |
| Free forUnder-18s: free admission, but €2 booking fee (ages 6-17) | under-18s | Admission €0 but the €2 reservation fee applies unless the child is 5 or younger (the page: free of charge does not exempt from the mandatory reservation). | Yes |
| Free forChildren up to 5: free admission and no booking fee | children under 6 | Listed among categories excluded from the €2 booking fee; booking is still mandatory. | Yes |
Official prices
Borghese Gallery ticket prices
| Full price + mandatory €2 booking fee (€18 total) — Last slot (17:45) €11 + €2. Reduced €2 + €2 fee for 18-25s (EU and reciprocal countries) - not free. Price may rise during temporary exhibitions. | €16 |
| Full-price ticket incl. booking fee | €18 |
| Audio guide (rented next to the ticket office) | €5 |
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 (full price + mandatory €2 booking fee (€18 total)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–19:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday 9am-7pm; last entrance 5:45pm. Entry only in hourly slots (visit lasts two hours); booking mandatory for everyone.
Piazzale Scipione Borghese 5, 00197 Rome, Italy
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FAQ
Borghese Gallery: common questions
Is Borghese Gallery free?
Borghese Gallery is almost free at set times: free admission on the first Sunday of the month - but the €2 booking fee still applies and Free admission on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November - €2 booking fee still applies. Also free: Under-18s: free admission, but €2 booking fee (ages 6-17); Children up to 5: free admission and no booking fee. Otherwise the official ticket costs €16.
When is Borghese Gallery free?
Free admission on the first Sunday of the month - but the €2 booking fee still applies. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Borghese Gallery?
Under-18s — admission €0 but the €2 reservation fee applies unless the child is 5 or younger (the page: free of charge does not exempt from the mandatory reservation).. Children under 6 — listed among categories excluded from the €2 booking fee; booking is still mandatory..
Do I need to book for free entry to Borghese Gallery?
Tickets for free days are released 10 days before; no last-minute tickets on these days.
How much is a ticket to Borghese Gallery?
Full price + mandatory €2 booking fee (€18 total) costs €16 on the official site.
What day is Borghese Gallery closed?
Borghese Gallery is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 9am-7pm; last entrance 5:45pm. Entry only in hourly slots (visit lasts two hours); booking mandatory for everyone.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- galleriaborghese.cultura.gov.it/en/visita/info-biglietti/ · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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