Tickets: how much it costs

Admission to Trajan's Markets – Museo dei Fori Imperiali requires an inexpensive ticket (indicative price, check the latest rates on the official website), with a reduced fare for the eligible categories and free entry for resident minors and other groups. Prices may change during temporary exhibitions.

The museum is part of Rome's Musei in Comune network: if you hold the MIC Card (for residents) or a dedicated tourist card, you may qualify for discounts.

Opening hours

Trajan's Markets are generally open every day, with continuous hours from morning to evening (indicative times, check the official website). Last admission is usually about an hour before closing. The museum may close on certain public holidays (for example, December 25 and January 1).

Free entry

Several free-admission days are offered throughout the year (initiatives run by the City of Rome). These are the best-value occasions, but also the busiest: arrive at opening time to skip the lines.

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What's included in the ticket

The ticket covers access to the grand halls of Trajan's Markets and the route through the Museo dei Fori Imperiali, with fragments, sculptures and reconstructions of the Forums. Trajan's Column and part of the Forum, on the other hand, can be seen for free from the street.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy online to skip the ticket-desk line on peak days.
  • Pair your visit with a look from outside at Trajan's Column and the Forum.
  • Comfortable shoes: the route runs across several levels and changes in elevation.
  • Panoramic view: the market terraces offer a wonderful overlook of the Imperial Forums.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a ticket to Trajan's Markets? The cost is modest, with reduced fares and statutory free entry; temporary exhibitions may change the price. Check the latest rates on the official website.

What are the opening hours of Trajan's Markets? They are generally open every day with continuous hours from morning to evening; last admission is about an hour before closing. They may close on certain public holidays. Check the official website.

When is entry free? On certain free-admission days promoted by the City of Rome. They're great value but also crowded.

Does the ticket include Trajan's Column? Trajan's Column can be seen for free from the street. The ticket is for entering Trajan's Markets and the Museo dei Fori Imperiali.

Do you need to book for Trajan's Markets? Usually not, but buying online is worth it to avoid the line, especially on free days or in high season. Check the official website.

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Article #273 · Category: Practical · Updated: May 2026