Borghese Gallery: Tickets

The available standard tickets are:

Alternatively, in addition to standard tickets, you can choose packages that include extra services—like a guided tour—or provide access to other sites of interest in Rome.

The most popular options include:

The Galleria Borghese requires a mandatory reservation with a maximum number of visitors per two-hour time slot. For this reason, it’s essential to purchase tickets in advance, especially online, to ensure availability on the desired date and at the preferred time.

Purchasing tickets online via ArcheoRoma to visit the Galleria Borghese allows you to:

• avoid potential waiting times and have your time slot already reserved
• secure access even on busy days, when tickets can sell out quickly

Additionally, besides standard tickets with possible priority entry, you can also book tours that include guaranteed admission along with an instructive, personalized route, accompanied by a specialized guide.

The Galleria Borghese offers reduced rates for specific categories of visitors to promote artistic access:

• Students and Youth: up to age 25, upon showing valid ID and a certificate of enrollment
• School Groups: special rates for schools or student groups, with prior booking
• Clergy and Members of Ecclesiastical Institutions: upon showing valid documentation
• Pilgrimage Groups: discounts for organized pilgrimages
• Large Families: discounted conditions for families with multiple children

Note: Some discounts are tied to official policies of the Ministry of Culture and only apply to standard tickets purchased through authorized channels.

Certain visitors can enter the Galleria Borghese for free, such as:

• Children: under age 6, unless otherwise noted
• Cultural Professionals: museum directors, heritage administration personnel, and others, upon valid ID
• Visitors with Disabilities: typically those with a certified disability over 74%, including an accompanying person if the individual is not self-sufficient (documentation required on-site)
• Special Pass Holders: Icom, Icomos, or equivalent membership cards
• University Faculty: in relevant fields like Archeology or Art History, when requesting access for research purposes

Like other state-run museums, the Galleria Borghese offers free admission on the first Sunday of the month under the “Domenica al Museo” initiative.

On these days, you can enter for free, but booking remains mandatory even though there’s no charge, and slots often fill up quickly. Attendance is very high, so it’s best to plan well in advance.

Because of the mandatory reservation in fixed time slots, prolonged queues usually don’t form. However, during peak tourist seasons or on free-admission days, there might be longer waits at security checks. Purchasing your tickets online spares you from the ticket counter line.

You must present the booking voucher received via email. This can be shown in electronic format (smartphone or tablet) or clearly printed. A payment receipt alone may not suffice if it doesn’t display the required reservation code or QR code for entry.

Yes. The Galleria Borghese is part of the Roma Pass network, but you must still book a time slot. We recommend checking the official website or ArcheoRoma for the latest information on using the pass and making a reservation.

Generally, Galleria Borghese ticket reservations are non-refundable, and you can’t change the number of visitors after purchase. In certain cases, you may be able to reschedule or change the ticket holder’s name, depending on specific sales terms.

Remember that the Galleria Borghese enforces strict punctuality because each visit is time-limited. There’s no particular dress code requirement as in churches, but visitors are advised to dress appropriately for a museum environment.