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Capitoline Museums - Timings

Capitoline Museums: Operating Hours

Standard Hours:

Open daily, 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Last admission is one hour before closing (6:30 PM on a normal day).

Closed Days:

December 25 and May 1.

Holiday Hours:

December 24 and December 31: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

January 1: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Capitoline Musuems
Capitoline Musuems Tickets - Wolf

Capitoline Museums and Centrale Montemartini with multimedia video

Highlights

Avoid queues with skip-the-line access to two notable Roman sites.

Explore extensive collections of art and artifacts at your own pace.

Experience an engaging multimedia video about ancient Rome.

Visit the Centrale Montemartini’s display of classical sculptures within an industrial setting.

Receive customer assistance at the Touristation Aracoeli office.

Capitoline Musuems Tickets
Marcus aurelius

Museum of the Roman Empire (Capitoline Museum) + Multimedia Experience of Ancient Rome

Highlights

Gain expedited access to the Capitoline Museums without waiting in lines.

Discover exclusive temporary exhibits included in your visit.

Watch a captivating multimedia presentation about Ancient Rome.

Receive assistance at the designated Touristation Aracoeli office.

Benefit from a downloadable audio guide app focused on Rome.

Capitoline Museums

Highlights

Discover ancient Roman sculptures, old coins, priceless jewels, sarcophagi, and mosaics.

Watch an engaging 20-minute multimedia video before entering to bring Ancient Rome to life.

Access both Capitoline Museums and Centrale Montemartini at your own pace.

Best Times to Visit the Capitoline Museums

The Capitoline Museums on Piazza del Campidoglio

Time of Year: January and February are usually the quietest months. The weather is mild and there are fewer visitors in the city.

Busy Season: Crowds build from spring and peak through the summer.

Time of Day: Arrive at 9:30 AM, when the doors open, or come in the late afternoon. If you pick the afternoon, leave yourself enough time before closing.

Day of the Week: Weekdays are calmer. Saturdays and Sundays draw the biggest crowds.

FAQs about the Capitoline Museums Timings

What time is last admission?

One hour before closing. On a normal day that's 6:30 PM, and on December 24 and 31 it's 1:00 PM.

Which days are the Capitoline Museums closed?

Only two: December 25 and May 1.

Are the hours different over Christmas and New Year?

Yes. On December 24 and 31 the museums close at 2:00 PM. On January 1 they open later, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

When is the quietest time to visit?

A weekday morning right at opening, or late afternoon. January and February are the calmest months of the year.

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