Tickets: how much it costs

Admission to Palazzo Massimo alle Terme requires a modestly priced ticket (approximate, check current prices on the official website), with a reduced rate for European Union visitors aged 18 to 25 and free entry for under-18s. Prices may vary during temporary exhibitions.

National Roman Museum combined ticket

The ticket is usually a combined pass, valid for several days across all four sites of the National Roman Museum: Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, the Baths of Diocletian and Crypta Balbi. If you have the time, it's an excellent chance to see them all on a single ticket.

Opening hours

Palazzo Massimo is generally open Tuesday to Sunday, with continuous hours from morning until late afternoon (times are approximate, check the official website); closed on Mondays. Last admission is usually around one hour before closing. It may close on certain public holidays.

Free admission

Admission is generally free on the first Sunday of the month (a nationwide initiative across Italy's state museums) and on a few special days. It's the most budget-friendly day, but also the busiest.

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Good to know

  • The frescoes and mosaics on the second floor (Villa of Livia) may require timed entry or limited-capacity slots: check on arrival.
  • The coin collection (numismatic collection) may keep reduced opening hours.
  • The combined ticket is ideal if you also plan to see the Baths of Diocletian, right across the way.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy online to skip the line, especially on the first Sunday of the month.
  • Avoid Mondays: that's the closing day.
  • Check second-floor access (frescoes): it's sometimes timed.
  • Make the most of the combined ticket if you want to see more National Roman Museum sites.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a ticket to Palazzo Massimo? The price is modest, with statutory reduced and free rates; it's usually a combined ticket with the other National Roman Museum sites. Check current rates on the official website.

Does the ticket also cover the other sites? Yes: it's generally a combined pass valid for several days across Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, the Baths of Diocletian and Crypta Balbi.

What day is Palazzo Massimo closed? Normally it's closed on Mondays. The rest of the week it's open Tuesday to Sunday with continuous hours. Check the official website.

When is admission free? Generally on the first Sunday of the month and on a few special days. It's a great deal but also very crowded.

Do I need to book for the Villa of Livia frescoes? Access to the second floor with its frescoes and mosaics may be timed or capacity-limited: it's best to ask on arrival or check the official website.

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Article #323 · Category: Practical · Updated: May 2026