Borghese Gallery: tickets, hours, free days and best time to visit
Quick answer
The Borghese Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 19:00 (last entry 17:45), and closed Mondays. Entry is by 2-hour slot with mandatory booking: €16 plus a €2 reservation fee. It is free on the first Sunday of each month, but tickets are released 10 days ahead and sell out.
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Prices and who pays less
General admission is €16 plus a €2 reservation fee, which applies even to free tickets. The last slot of the day (entry at 17:45) costs €11. Visitors aged 18 to 25 pay €2 up to the day of their 25th birthday, and under-18s do not pay admission. You can buy at most 5 tickets per transaction. Prices can rise during temporary exhibitions.
Free days and how to get them
- Free entry on the first Sunday of each month, April 25, June 2 and November 4.
- You must still book (and pay the €2 fee). Tickets go on sale about 10 days ahead.
- No last-minute tickets are sold on free days, so log in the moment they open.
- Have a plan B: if free slots are gone, book a paid slot on another day.
Best time to visit without crowds
Capacity is capped at 180 people per slot, so it never gets the crush of the Vatican. Even so, the rooms feel calmest in the 9:00 slot on weekdays and in the late-afternoon slots. Weekends and holidays concentrate demand. For the best light, book a morning slot. The 17:45 slot is cheaper but lasts less than two hours.
How to book and what to do if it is sold out
- Buy only through the museum's official channels; its website warns against overpriced resellers.
- In high season, book several weeks ahead.
- If nothing is available, check again a few days before: places can be released. Some slots sell last-minute tickets if not full.
- Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before your time; late arrivals can lose their entry.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Borghese Gallery opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 19:00. Last entry is 17:45 and the ticket office runs from 8:30 until one hour before closing.
How much does the Borghese Gallery cost?
€16 plus a €2 reservation fee; €11 for the last slot; €2 for ages 18 to 25 and free for under-18s (everyone pays the €2 reservation).
Is the Borghese Gallery ever free?
Yes: the first Sunday of each month, April 25, June 2 and November 4, always with a reservation.
What is the best time to visit?
The first morning slot on a weekday. Capacity is capped, so no slot is truly packed.
How far ahead should you book?
As early as possible, especially in high season. Check availability weeks ahead on the official site.