Tickets: how much it costs

Admission to the Galleria Spada requires an inexpensive ticket (figures are indicative, so check current prices on the official website), with a reduced rate for EU citizens aged 18 to 25 and free entry for under-18s. It's a state museum, so it follows Italy's national pricing and concession rules.

Opening hours

The Galleria Spada is generally open Wednesday to Monday (closed one day a week, usually Tuesday), with continuous hours (timings are indicative, so check the official website). Last admission is normally about half an hour before closing. It may close on certain public holidays.

Free admission

Entry is usually free on the first Sunday of the month (the national initiative for Italy's state museums) and on a handful of special days. It's the best-value day to go.

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One practical detail: access to the famous Prospettiva del Borromini (Borromini's forced-perspective gallery), in the courtyard, may be allowed only at set times or with a staff escort (for conservation reasons and to manage visitor flow). It's worth asking at the entrance how to see it up close: it's the main reason to come.

Tips for your visit

  • Ask about the perspective: find out how and when you can access Borromini's courtyard.
  • Buy online to skip the line, especially on the first Sunday of the month.
  • Check the weekly closing day on the official website.
  • Pair it with Campo de' Fiori and Palazzo Farnese: they're just steps away.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a ticket to the Galleria Spada? The cost is low, with statutory reduced and free rates, since it's a state museum. Check current prices on the official website.

What are the Galleria Spada's hours? It's generally open with one closing day a week (usually Tuesday) and continuous hours. Last admission is about half an hour before closing. Check the official website.

When is admission free? Usually the first Sunday of the month and on a few special days.

How do you see Borromini's forced-perspective gallery? Access to the courtyard with the perspective may be regulated (at set times or with staff). Ask at the entrance: it's the main attraction.

Do I need to book? Not always, but buying online pays off to skip the line, especially on free-admission days.

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Article #443 · Category: Practical · Updated: May 2026