2026 price table
Rates change depending on which exhibitions are running: when Villa Caffarelli hosts a major show, the museum ticket becomes a "combined" ticket that includes the exhibition. Prices verified on museicapitolini.org in July 2026.
| Ticket | Full | Reduced | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum only (no exhibitions running) | €15 | €9.50 | Rate for non-residents |
| Museum + current exhibitions | €20.50 | €15 | Includes "Vasari and Rome" and "Angels" (13 May – 6 Sep 2026) |
| Diego Rivera exhibition | €15 | €13 | 9 Jun – 13 Dec 2026; family €22 (2 adults + children) |
| Capitolini Card (7 days) | €15.50 | €11.50 | Capitoline Museums + Centrale Montemartini; €5.50 exhibition supplement |
| Online booking fee | +€1 | On the official channel | |
| Video guide / audio guide | €6 / €4 | In Italian and the main languages | |
Reductions and free entry
Who pays the reduced rate
- Young people aged 6 to 25 (with ID);
- students and the partner categories listed by the museum;
- groups and holders of certain city tourist cards.
Who gets in free
- Residents of Rome and its Metropolitan City: from 2026, entry to the Musei in Comune network is free with an identity document;
- children under 6;
- MIC card holders (€5, reserved for people who live, study or work in Rome: 12 months of unlimited entry to the civic museums);
- Roma Pass: the Capitoline Museums are among the museums included as a free entry with the pass;
- categories covered by the official pricing scheme (licensed tour guides, accredited journalists, visitors with disabilities plus one companion).
The full, up-to-date list of concessions is published by the museum; concession categories may be asked to show ID at the ticket office even when buying online.
Ticket with reserved entry
Choose your time slot, show your QR code and walk in: the ticket-office queue isn't your problem.
Ticket office vs online: what changes
At the ticket office
You pay the base rate with no fees, but you take on the queue (up to 30–40 minutes on exhibition weekends) and the risk of a "time slot full" sign on peak days.
Online in advance
Similar price (booking fee of ~€1 or the reseller's commission), guaranteed entry time, ticket on your phone and free cancellation on many rates. On holidays it's the difference between walking straight in and waiting.
Guided tour
From roughly €35–45 with a licensed guide: worth it at the Capitoline, where the works say little without context. Budget alternative: the official video guide at €6.
How to pay less: 5 concrete moves
- Check whether you qualify for reduced or free entry before paying full price: the 6–25 age bracket covers more visitors than people think.
- Staying two days or more? The Capitolini Card (€15.50) lasts 7 days and includes the Centrale Montemartini: two museums for little more than the price of one.
- Roma Pass: only worthwhile if you also use it for the Colosseum or other sites — don't buy it for the Capitoline Museums alone.
- Avoid exhibition periods if you only care about the permanent collection: outside the big shows the ticket drops to €15.
- Combine with the Vatican: the combined ticket costs less than the two entries booked separately.
What the ticket includes
Whichever rate you choose, entry covers the entire museum route: the Palazzo dei Conservatori with the Capitoline Wolf and the Marcus Aurelius Exedra, the Pinacoteca, the underground Galleria Lapidaria, the Tabularium with its view over the Roman Forum, and the Palazzo Nuovo. The Villa Caffarelli exhibitions are included only with the combined ticket or a supplement.
The ticket is valid for one entry on the chosen day; once you exit the route you can't re-enter. Cloakroom for large backpacks and lifts are available at no extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the full ticket price in 2026?
€15 when no exhibitions are on, €20.50 as a combined ticket while exhibitions are running (source: museicapitolini.org, July 2026). Online there's a booking fee of about €1.
Who qualifies for the reduced ticket?
Mainly young people aged 6 to 25 and the museum's partner categories. The reduced rate is €9.50 (museum only) or €15 (with exhibitions). You'll need a document proving you qualify.
Do children pay?
No, entry is free for under-6s. From 6 to 25 the reduced rate applies.
What is the Capitolini Card and how much does it cost?
It's a 7-day pass covering the Capitoline Museums and the Centrale Montemartini: €15.50 full, €11.50 reduced. During exhibitions a supplement may apply (€5.50 in 2026).
Do Rome residents get in free?
Yes: from 2026, residents of Rome and its Metropolitan City enter the civic museums free by showing an identity document.
Does the Roma Pass include the Capitoline Museums?
Yes, the Capitoline Museums are among the sites the Roma Pass covers as an included entry. It only pays off, though, if you also use the pass for other sites and public transport.
Can I cancel a ticket bought online?
It depends on the rate: many bookings through authorised resellers such as Tiqets offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Check the rate conditions at the time of purchase.