Tickets: how much it costs

Entry to the Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica requires a modestly priced ticket (approximate, check current prices on the official website), with a reduced rate for EU visitors aged 18 to 25 and free entry for under-18s. The ticket covers access to the park and, as a rule, the Museo Ostiense (Ostia Antica Museum) inside it. Prices may change during exhibitions or special events.

Opening hours

Ostia Antica is generally open Tuesday to Sunday, with hours that shift by season: it closes later in summer, earlier in winter (approximate hours, check the official website). Closed on Mondays. Last admission is usually about one hour to ninety minutes before closing.

Because the site is so vast, plan to arrive in the morning so you have plenty of time to explore at your own pace.

Free entry

Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month (a national initiative for state-run museums) and on a handful of special days. It's the best deal, but also the busiest: arrive at opening to enjoy the park in peace.

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What's included

The ticket grants access to the entire archaeological park — streets, houses, baths, theatre, mosaics — and usually to the Museo Ostiense (Ostia Antica Museum), home to sculptures and finds unearthed during the excavations. Check whether any areas have restricted access or require advance booking.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy online to skip the ticket-office queue, especially on the first Sunday of the month.
  • Avoid Monday: it's the closing day.
  • Go in the morning: the site is huge and needs at least 3 hours.
  • Comfortable shoes, water and a hat: there's a lot of walking and very little shade.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ticket to Ostia Antica cost? The price is modest, with statutory reductions and free admission for eligible visitors; it usually includes the Museo Ostiense. Exhibitions can change the price. Check current rates on the official website.

Which day is Ostia Antica closed? It's normally closed on Mondays. Otherwise it's open Tuesday to Sunday, with hours that vary by season. Always check the official website.

When is entry to Ostia Antica free? On the first Sunday of the month and on a few special days. It's a great deal but also crowded, so it's worth arriving at opening.

Does the ticket include the museum? Yes, the ticket generally also covers the Museo Ostiense inside the park, with sculptures and finds from the excavations.

Do I need to book ahead for Ostia Antica? It's usually not required, but buying online is wise to avoid the queue, especially on free-admission days. Some areas may require booking: check the official website.

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Article #303 · Category: Practical · Updated: May 2026