Villa Giulia, one of Rome's museums.Although there's plenty of pleasure to be had simply walking around the city, there are several museums and galleries in Rome that deserve some of your time. In the city centre are the museums of the Capitoline, while their cousin, the Museo Centrale Montemartini, isn't far away on the Via Ostiense.
The Villa Giulia houses a collection of Etruscan artefacts, and Rome's galleries include the Borghese Gallery and the Museum of Modern Art.
A few minutes' walk from the city centre (plus an hour or so hanging around in the queue) is the huge collection at the Vatican Museums, which are covered in our secition on the Vatican.
Entry fees to Rome's museums
There was a time when Rome's museums were good value. Sadly, the prices have been increasing steadily: every time we update this site, ticket prices have risen, and some have doubled over the last five years. There are concessions available, and many museums allow free entry to EU citizens under 18, or have free days. It's always worth checking.
The Capitolini Card
If you plan on visiting both the Capitoline Museums and Centrale Montemartini, it's worth investing in a Capitolini card. This card lasts for one week, and is good for one entrance to each of the museums. It costs €14 / €12, including any temporary exhibitions. The Capitolini card is available from the ticket office at the Capitoline Museums.