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Open 09:30–19:30
The Capitoline Museums are open daily from 9:30am to 7:30pm.
Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS |
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| Monday | 09:30–19:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–19:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30–19:30 |
| Friday | 09:30–19:30 |
| Saturday (Today) | 09:30–19:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30–19:30 |
Visiting the Capitoline Museums on a weekday offers a more relaxed experience, as it's easier to explore at your own pace and take in the collections without the added buzz of weekend activity. However, on weekends, the atmosphere tends to be livelier, with more visitors enjoying the exhibits, making it feel more vibrant. If you’re planning your visit, it's best to come in the afternoon, as school groups typically visit in the mornings.
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The best time to visit the Capitoline Museums in Rome, Italy, is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is pleasant. Winter months, from December to February, are also a good option, as the museum often hosts special exhibitions during this period. Additionally, early summer in June can be ideal for visiting if you’d like to see the museums before the peak tourist season begins.
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To get the most out of your visit to the Capitoline Museums, spend about 30 minutes to an hour seeing key pieces like the Lupa Capitolina (she-wolf statue), the Dying Gaul, the Colossus of Constantine, and the Bust of Commodus as Hercules. You’ll also want to stop by works like Cupid and Psyche, Boy with Thorn (Spinario), Medusa, and Caravaggio’s St. John the Baptist. Take some time to admire the architecture too, like the grand staircase and reliefs from the Marcus Aurelius monument. If you’re into special exhibitions like Colors of Antiquity or Origins and Splendors of the Farnese Collection, you’ll want to budget around two hours or more. A quick break at the cafeteria for a meal or gelato with a view is a nice touch. Finally, the third floor has the Capitoline Art Gallery, filled with Renaissance and Baroque art, plus a coin collection, which can easily take another hour or so to explore.
Almost! They’re open daily except on two big holidays – May 1st (Labor Day) and December 25th (Christmas).
The last admission is one hour before closing time, so be sure to arrive by 6:30 pm to have enough time to enjoy the collections.
Yes, the museums are open on all public holidays except Christmas Day (December 25) and Labor Day (May 1). Be prepared for larger crowds if visiting on a public holiday.
Sure, but expect crowds! Everyone loves to visit the museums on their day off, so you might bump into a few more visitors than usual.
Exhibition hours vary and don’t always match the museum’s. For example, the Colossal Statue of Constantine exhibition is open from 9:30am to 6:30pm. It’s best to check online before you go.
Sometimes! For instance, on January 1, it is open till 8pm.
Yes, you can see the Capitoline Wolf at any time during museum hours!
No, there is no time limit once you are inside. But your ticket is valid for only 4 hours. Once the 4 hours have passed, you won’t be able to enter the Capitoline Museums. Once inside, you are free to stay for as long as you wish.