How much a Capitoline Museums ticket costs

Admission to the Capitoline Museums runs roughly €13 full price (around €11 reduced), with possible surcharges when a temporary exhibition is on. Rates can change: always check the current price on the official site of Rome's Musei in Comune before you book.

Rome residents qualify for reduced rates; holders of the MIC Card (the annual civic-museums pass) enjoy unlimited free entry.

How to book tickets online

Booking online is recommended, especially on weekends and in high season:

  1. Go to the official Capitoline Museums site (museicapitolini.org / museiincomuneroma.it).
  2. Choose a date and time slot.
  3. Buy your ticket and receive the digital version by email.
  4. At the entrance, show the QR code and skip the box office entirely.

Booking carries a small advance-sale fee, but it lets you skip the line at the ticket desk — which can be long on busy days.

Discounts and free entry

  • Reduced: EU citizens aged 6–25 and other categories (check the requirements).
  • Free: children under 6, MIC Card holders, and on certain free-admission Sundays or special days.
  • Combined/integrated ticket: often available with other civic museums or with the Centrale Montemartini — handy if you're visiting more than one site.

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When it's best to visit

The Capitoline Museums are less crowded than Rome's headline attractions. The best windows:

  • Morning at opening: the best light on the Tabularium and few visitors.
  • Late afternoon: a calmer atmosphere, with a stunning sunset from the terrace.
  • Avoid long holiday weekends and free Sundays if you want some peace (free admission = bigger crowds).

Tips for your visit

  • Audio guide or app: handy for the masterpieces; otherwise, start with our guide to the masterpieces.
  • Caffarelli Terrace: the panoramic café is open even without a museum ticket.
  • Time: plan for 2–3 hours; more if there's a temporary exhibition.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Capitoline Museums ticket cost? The indicative price is around €13 full, with discounts for EU under-25s and free entry for under-6s and MIC Card holders. Rates vary (especially during exhibitions): always check the official site.

Do you need to book the Capitoline Museums? It isn't mandatory, but booking online is recommended on weekends and in high season because it lets you skip the line at the box office.

Are the Capitoline Museums free on some days? On certain special days admission is free (for example, City of Rome initiatives). MIC Card holders always enter free. Check the calendar on the official site.

How do you skip the lines at the Capitoline Museums? By booking your ticket online with a date and time: you enter by showing the QR code, no box office needed.

Does the ticket include the Pinacoteca and the Tabularium? Yes — the standard ticket gives access to the full route: Palazzo dei Conservatori, the Pinacoteca, the Tabularium, and Palazzo Nuovo.

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Article #228 · Category: Museums · Updated: May 2026