On Sunday, June 2, Republic Day and the first Sunday of the month, everyone has the opportunity to visit the Civic Museums of Rome and some archaeological areas of the city for free.
Open with free admission:
- Parco Archeologico del Celio: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, with Museo della Forma Urbis from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM). Entrances: Viale del Parco del Celio 20/22, Clivo di Scauro 4.
- Area Sacra di Largo Argentina: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:00 PM). Entrance: Via di San Nicola De’ Cesarini, opposite number 10.
- Archaeological area of the Circus Maximus: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:00 PM).
- Villa di Massenzio: extended hours until 10:00 PM (last entry at 9:30 PM). Entrance: Via Appia Antica 153.
Note: The archaeological area of the Imperial Fora and the Trajan Markets may have access limitations due to the concurrent parade for Republic Day celebrations.
Civic Museums Open:
- Capitoline Museums
- Trajan’s Market – Museum of the Imperial Fora
- Ara Pacis Museum
- Centrale Montemartini
- Museum of Rome at Palazzo Braschi
- Museum of Rome in Trastevere
- Gallery of Modern Art
- Museums of Villa Torlonia
- Serra Moresca of Villa Torlonia
- Civic Museum of Zoology
Both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions are free, starting with the Capitoline Museums (Piazza del Campidoglio 1), where you can admire “Filippo and Filippino Lippi. Ingenuity and Oddities in Renaissance Art” on the third floor of Palazzo Caffarelli. This exhibition highlights the talents of Fra’ Filippo Lippi (1406-1469) and his son Filippino (1457-1504), with a selection of paintings, drawings, and archival documents.
At Palazzo Clementino, “The Colors of Antiquity. Santarelli Marbles at the Capitoline Museums” offers an overview of the use of colored marbles from their origins to the 20th century.
The first Sunday of the month is also an opportunity to see the full-scale reconstruction of the Colossus of Constantine in the garden of Villa Caffarelli.
Museum of Rome in Trastevere:
- “Determined Women. Photographs by Angèle Etoundi Essamba,” the first Italian retrospective of the Cameroonian-born, Netherlands-based artist.
- “Claudia Peill – Beyond the Present. Archaeology of Tomorrow,” featuring recent works from 2019-2023.
- “Una Movida Bárbara. Photographs by Ouka Leele,” showcasing the career of the Spanish artist from 1978 to 2014.
Civic Museum of Zoology:
- “Beyond Space, Beyond Time. The Dream of Ulisse Aldrovandi,” an exhibit combining historical artifacts with immersive and interactive technical-scientific exhibits.
Gallery of Modern Art:
- “Poetry Looks at You: Homage to Group 70 (1963-2023),” a selection of works from this avant-garde art group.
- “The Dance Student by Venanzo Crocetti,” restored after two years of careful work by ICR technicians.
Centrale Montemartini:
- “Uninhabitable Architectures,” a unique take on architecture through materials from LUCE Archive and contemporary photographers and artists.
Museums of Villa Torlonia:
- “In the Sign of Cambellotti. Virgilio Retrosi Artist and Craftsman,” showcasing the work of an artist known for his dedication to applied arts.
