How the ticket works

Entry to Palazzo Altemps is through the National Roman Museum (Museo Nazionale Romano) ticket, the institution that brings together four sites: along with Palazzo Altemps, Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, the Baths of Diocletian (Terme di Diocleziano) and the Crypta Balbi. The same ticket is usually valid for all sites for several days: a great chance to discover ancient Rome across multiple stops. Fares and validity are for guidance only: check the official website.

Sample fares

  • Full-price ticket for the National Roman Museum (valid across the sites).
  • Reduced for the categories set by law.
  • Free entry and discounts under the rules for state museums (e.g. first Sunday of the month, under 18s).

Prices are indicative: check the current amount and any exhibitions with a surcharge on the official website.

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Opening hours

Palazzo Altemps is usually open Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday), with hours that can change by season. As with all state museums, it pays to check the current days and times, especially around public holidays and exhibitions. Always check the official website (hours are indicative).

Practical tips

  • Make the most of the combined ticket: one admission lets you visit several National Roman Museum sites.
  • Go early or in the late afternoon: it is less crowded than other museums.
  • Pair it with Piazza Navona: it is just a few steps away.
  • Check temporary exhibitions: they may carry a surcharge.
  • With a driver you move easily between the sites scattered across the city.

What you can see with the ticket

The ticket gives access to the Ludovisi collection and the historic rooms of the palace. For the highlights in detail, see what to see at Palazzo Altemps and the Ludovisi collection.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a ticket for Palazzo Altemps? You enter with the National Roman Museum ticket: the fare is indicative, so check the current amount on the official website.

Is the ticket valid for the other sites? Usually yes: the same National Roman Museum ticket is valid for Palazzo Altemps, Palazzo Massimo, the Baths of Diocletian and the Crypta Balbi for several days. Check the conditions.

What are the opening hours? Normally Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday), with hours that vary by season. Check the official website.

Are there any free-entry days? The free-entry rules for state museums apply (e.g. first Sunday of the month, under 18s). Check the current conditions.

Is the combined ticket worth it? Yes, if you want to visit several sites: a single admission lets you discover four places of ancient Rome.

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Article #639 · Category: Monuments · Updated: May 2026