Galleria Borghese
Galleria Borghese
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The Museum in the beautiful setting of Villa Borghese in Rome preserves sculptures, reliefs and ancient mosaics, and paintings and sculptures from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century. The collection, made up initially by Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the early seventeenth century, preserves masterpieces of Antonello da Messina, Giovanni Bellini, Raffaello, Tiziano, Correggio, Caravaggio and beautiful sculptures of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Canova.
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- Jacqui MRoyal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom63 contributionsFantastic GalleryYou are only allowed to stay in the gallery for two hours that way they impose some crowd control I think they only allowed 360 people in at a time so it doesn’t seem really crowded which is great but two hours is nowhere near long enough as there is so much to see. We had a guided tour with Loving Rome which was absolutely fantastic would recommend it to anyone the guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about art and particularly Bernini. Worth every penny.Visited February 2020Written February 6, 2020
- redman3336 contributionsInspiring. Move along,,, you may only have 2 hours to exploreMy family visited in the evening during a special nighttime admission program offered on Fridays and Saturdays. If you do a little research before going, you will know what to seek out. However, the audio guide also provides a room by room description of museum pieces considered important in the collection. They have a nice gift shop and decent snack bar, both that I made purchases. Uber driver wanted to drop me off in the large park, but I insisted he drive to the building entrance.Visited December 2019Written January 3, 2020
- mobritainAtlanta, Georgia11 contributionsLoved this Galleria!Absolutely Loved this Galleria !! The Bernini sculptures certainly did not disappoint and the walk thru the gardens to get there was Gorgeous!! One of my personal favorites for sure . Buy a ticket in advance ... limited number of tickets available at set timesVisited January 2020Traveled with familyWritten January 3, 2020
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Bigshirl2
Istanbul, Türkiye74 contributions
Mar 2020
Needless to say the inside of the building and art work is amazing but to get there you have to negotiate some very rude unhelpful staff. We had not booked ahead as quiet so went straight to ticket office and greeted by a lady who was very brisk and stern. We paid for tickets only to find the time slot we had been given had started half an hour previously so less time to look round. We then were told we could not take bags in. I said I was not prepared to leave hand bag and they said that was fine. Put our large bag into left luggage. We then got to entrance to be told we had to take our water bottles back to luggage. Person at luggage not willing to take water bottles as not allowed but we could see some in other peoples left luggage. We asked for our bag back put water in it and handed bag and said she would have to take as had taken others. Reluctantly she agreed. When we got back to entrance (having now lost another 15 mins) a new guard was at entrance and said we were not allowed our hand bags! I explained their colleague had said we could just no water and that I was not leaving it in left luggage. Reluctantly they let us in! Most others had hand bags and camera bags etc. Our impression of the gallery was now spoilt and we were left annoyed. Overall a lot of money for what it is. Outside the park is wonderful full of happy people and great statues and fountains so have a lovely walk and save your money.
Written March 5, 2020
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TheRock70
Boston, MA87 contributions
Jan 2020
There are lots of people that visit this location, so it must be doing something right. With all the effort of having to reserve a ticket in advance, I do not see how this place is anything better than the hundreds of other museums in Rome. It would be just as nice to walk the gardens surrounding the location than having to walk through the mansion with the typical gallery of art
Written January 18, 2020
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mikeej99
Santa Barbara, CA135 contributions
Sep 2019
A Catholic Cardinal actually lived in this villa and used his wealth or should I say fleeced the sheep to buy possibly the greatest collection of private art ever assembled. The Villa is in the center of a park and botanical garden that is worth a walk through. The Villa itself is an artwork of mosaics and plasterwork. We especially enjoyed the sculptures of Bernini and the Caravaggio and Bellini paintings. We have visited twice.
Make sure to buy your ticket in advance and be there at least 20 minutes before your entry time. The staff has to handle getting a lot of people through a limited amount of gallery and do not have the luxury of meeting all your individual needs. In other words be on time and respect the system they have in place. If possible take no purse or hand bag as it requires a sometime long wait in line to check carry items into the cloak room. The downstairs area where you get tickets, is cramped due to the constraints of the building. Patience is helpful. The audio guide is well worth the price and brings each piece of art to life with the background story. You will not be disappointed in the setting or the art!
Make sure to buy your ticket in advance and be there at least 20 minutes before your entry time. The staff has to handle getting a lot of people through a limited amount of gallery and do not have the luxury of meeting all your individual needs. In other words be on time and respect the system they have in place. If possible take no purse or hand bag as it requires a sometime long wait in line to check carry items into the cloak room. The downstairs area where you get tickets, is cramped due to the constraints of the building. Patience is helpful. The audio guide is well worth the price and brings each piece of art to life with the background story. You will not be disappointed in the setting or the art!
Written February 17, 2020
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marcus12814
Virginia Beach, VA3 contributions
Nov 2019
Our grand daughter was spending a college semester in Rome, so my wife and I decided to visit her during November, 2019. I asked our grand daughter what she would like to see with us, and she said "something beautiful". Many sights in Rome are historic, many are interesting, but none is more beautiful than Galleria Borghese. The rooms are sumptuously decorated from floor to ceiling- including the floors and ceilings. And the painting and sculptures are dazzlingly beautiful. The many sculptures by Bernini are the most lovely I have seen anywhere. The Galleria is among the most beautiful, even enchanting, places I have visited.
The audio guide is definitely one of the best anywhere. And the cafe is first rate.
You MUST buy tickets online well in advance of your visit. By well in advance I mean weeks, preferably, more than a month in advance. Admission is only at certain times and only for two hours- then you must leave. I tried for tickets for a Sunday in November more than two weeks in advance and could not get tickets for 11am. I settled for 1:00 pm. And you need to be there ahead of time because the people with tickets start lining up at the door about 30 minutes before the door opens.
My grand daughter who spent 4 months in Rome and traveled all over Europe said the Galleria Borghese was the most beautiful place she visited. This was our fourth visit to Rome, and we agree with our grand daughter.
The audio guide is definitely one of the best anywhere. And the cafe is first rate.
You MUST buy tickets online well in advance of your visit. By well in advance I mean weeks, preferably, more than a month in advance. Admission is only at certain times and only for two hours- then you must leave. I tried for tickets for a Sunday in November more than two weeks in advance and could not get tickets for 11am. I settled for 1:00 pm. And you need to be there ahead of time because the people with tickets start lining up at the door about 30 minutes before the door opens.
My grand daughter who spent 4 months in Rome and traveled all over Europe said the Galleria Borghese was the most beautiful place she visited. This was our fourth visit to Rome, and we agree with our grand daughter.
Written January 9, 2020
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Trees and Towns
52 contributions
May 2019
This was one of my favourite sites visited whilst in Rome. The quality of the artwork was absolutely spectacular and I felt I needed to have spent a full half day to adequately see everything. There were so many tours starting within 10 or 20 minutes of each other that the area in which you meet the guide was completely chaotic and very badly organised. The cloakroom was a disaster with queues of 40 plus people both to drop off and collect your belongings. The building and artwork however were so beautiful that I would still recommend a visit.
Written January 19, 2020
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Kim S
Indian Harbour Beach, FL35 contributions
Jan 2020
We had an option, the Borghese or interior of the Colosseum and since we had walked around the Colosseum, the Borghese and incredible sculpture won, and I'm so glad. It was incredible to see so many incredible works in one place. It was open on a day not normally open because the first Sunday of the month the museums and architectural sites are free to the public (so our skip the line passes weren't useful at all). We did not have a tour so were able to focus on our interests and loved every minute. I was with my 23 yr old son who is very interested in art and history and it was a great time together. There is a limit to the number of people allowed so plan your time ahead, then take extra time to walk the gardens.
Written February 14, 2020
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Malgorzata
12,113 contributions
May 2019
A fantastic museum where you can admire the works of the greatest artists: painters and sculptors, such as Bernini, Rafael, Caravaggio, Titian and Rubens. The museum is filled with beautiful sculptures, paintings and frescoes. Really beautiful art collection. But remember, the gallery requires booking tickets earlier, due to interest in the gallery you can spend two hours inside. After 2 hours you will be asked to leave the museum rooms .You cannot bring bags / rucksacks to the museum (there is a cloakroom on site, where you have to leave everything). Also there is a toilet and restaurant on site. I heartily recommend this place, especially since it can be combined with a pleasant walk to Borghese Park.
Written March 9, 2020
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mgnapoli1
Pittsburgh, PA149 contributions
Jul 2019
The galleries are magnificent and well worth the visit, but I don't understand the expensive "Skip the Line" tickets. Everyone has to have a timed ticket...there should not be a line to enter. The cost of a ticket purchased through the Gallery itself is only 22 Euro, but all of these tours are double that. Are they really "tours" or just inflated ticket prices?
Written February 21, 2020
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lazarides
Nicosia, Cyprus1,197 contributions
Jul 2022
We visited the gallery with a pre-purchased ticket for a specific time. The guide to the exhibition gave 2 hours for the full guided tour of the exhibition.
Arriving we found no queues at the entrance. We waited for the exact time of entry, after we delivered our bags to the designated place. Our entrance after checking in our tickets was easy. We began our walk through the halls with the amazing works of art that we had been informed about by the internet. In each space there is a museum curator. Fortunately there was air conditioning and this made our stay pleasant. The Gallery contains works of all categories, such as paintings, sculptures, decorations and more. At the end you can find souvenirs of the Museum in the shop at reasonable prices, depending on your choices. The gallery has a café with several items. Unfortunately the cafeteria does not have air conditioning and this was not good for the month of July. Despite the heat we sat for a while in the cafeteria. I went out of the normal exit to photograph the near buildings and gardens. I tried to re-enter from the same door and was noticed by some guys who were seemingly guards, who indicated to me in the worst way that the entrance is the next door, although they had seen me when I came out. They themselves were sloppy and smoked by throwing the cigarette down at the exit, giving the worst image of the Gallery which stands out for its beauty and the excellent works it hosts. The gardens, as well as the near buildings, but also the Gallery itself need maintenance. The facade of the gallery is covered with special fabric with its full image printed, as it would be preserved.
Arriving we found no queues at the entrance. We waited for the exact time of entry, after we delivered our bags to the designated place. Our entrance after checking in our tickets was easy. We began our walk through the halls with the amazing works of art that we had been informed about by the internet. In each space there is a museum curator. Fortunately there was air conditioning and this made our stay pleasant. The Gallery contains works of all categories, such as paintings, sculptures, decorations and more. At the end you can find souvenirs of the Museum in the shop at reasonable prices, depending on your choices. The gallery has a café with several items. Unfortunately the cafeteria does not have air conditioning and this was not good for the month of July. Despite the heat we sat for a while in the cafeteria. I went out of the normal exit to photograph the near buildings and gardens. I tried to re-enter from the same door and was noticed by some guys who were seemingly guards, who indicated to me in the worst way that the entrance is the next door, although they had seen me when I came out. They themselves were sloppy and smoked by throwing the cigarette down at the exit, giving the worst image of the Gallery which stands out for its beauty and the excellent works it hosts. The gardens, as well as the near buildings, but also the Gallery itself need maintenance. The facade of the gallery is covered with special fabric with its full image printed, as it would be preserved.
Written July 30, 2022
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McKenna N
Gainesville, FL119 contributions
Jun 2020
The museum is set in a spectacular mansion with stunning artwork. You have to make a reservation in advance, and it's a little expensive, but it was by far the quietest museum we visited in Rome. It's worth mentioning that unlike many museums in Rome, all the signage is in Italian, so you definitely need a tour guide or an audio tour.
It's also a hassle to get there. We struggled to find this bus, and are pros at public transportation. I'd recommend paying for a cab to save yourself the struggle, as it's a bit far from the rest of the major sites.
If you have time and are into art, it's worth visiting. Otherwise, you won't miss anything if you skip it.
It's also a hassle to get there. We struggled to find this bus, and are pros at public transportation. I'd recommend paying for a cab to save yourself the struggle, as it's a bit far from the rest of the major sites.
If you have time and are into art, it's worth visiting. Otherwise, you won't miss anything if you skip it.
Written February 17, 2021
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OOC94
Boston, MA4 contributions
I have two tickets for a guided tour in October that I purchased from the gallery directly. Unfortunately, I have to cancel the trip due to serious illness.
The tickets have no names on them and I want to give them to my nephew who will be in Rome. Will he run into problems?
wrmomxg
Florida333 contributions
No
I have tickets to Galleria Borghese is there anything I need to do prior to showing up to my 9:00 ticket time?
wrmomxg
Florida333 contributions
As stated — early is goos
Happiness16738412122
Seoul, South Korea
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USA_Drew
United States12,427 contributions
Probably not. Of course, you could show up on that day and see if there are any no shows. They will typically re-distribute any tickets for visitors who do not show up at the designated time. But most likely, you would just end up waiting around and not be able to enter.
Are babies allowed ? And can I take baby stroller?
Paula K
Smithtown, NY221 contributions
This is Paula answering... I think the best thing to do is ask your questions directly with the museum or a travel consultant. Personally speaking, the Borghese museum is not for children. Waiting time varies for all attractions. Always better to have a good tour guide. I suggest RomeCabs. They were absolutely awesome! We did a private tour with them and our driver John was outstanding in every way! He took us to places not usually seen by tourist, which I loved!!! I hope this helps...
pntz
Dalyan, Türkiye83 contributions
Can I buy tickets when I go there? do i wait too long? Do I need to buy online? also how much?
USA_Drew
United States12,427 contributions
I wouldn't wait to purchase tickets. There is a capacity limit for the Borghese Gallery which is strictly followed. The tickets for the gallery routinely sell out in advance. If you wait, you will need some luck. The gallery will re-sell the tickets of no-shows - so a few tickets are typically available on the day of visit. But there will probably be others trying to buy these tickets as well and you could end up wasting a lot of time waiting to see if you can buy tickets and come away empty-handed.
abobo73
Los Angeles, CA91 contributions
Do they require ID to enter? If so, would US driver license work or only the actual passport? Would like to avoid carrying those around if possible. Thank you!
kwiewiorowski
Poznan, Poland2,322 contributions
when it Italy, Borhgese or not you always need to have some form of identification on you. Passport is best.
Mustafa Bişkin
Istanbul, Türkiye1 contribution
Hi everbody, I would like to ask a question, I will be travelling with roma pass, will i be able to enter Galleria Borghese without paying extra? and if you made a reservation online with roma pass via mail, how long did it take for them to reply?
Thanks in advance.
Hi
we are visiting in August. How long will the queue be if we bought tickets online in advance ? we are visiting with 2 children 13 and 16 will they get free access ? How long is the queue for checking the tickets when we do enter ?
thanks
OSO_PANDA_TRIP
Madrid, Spain30 contributions
Hola! me gustaría saber si se pueden hacer fotos , sin flash, en la Galería Borghese. muchas gracias
Domenico Merola
Naples, Italy2 contributions
Quali sono gli orari di apertura?
Kevin Y
Toronto, Canada11 contributions
The Gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday . From 9.00 to 19.00. Last admission at 5.45pm.
The ticket office is open from 8.30 until 1 hour before the museum closes.
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- Galleria Borghese is open:
- Tue - Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Galleria Borghese admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $37.11, while a popular guided tour starts around $4.35 per person. See all 75 Galleria Borghese tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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