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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- Elizabeth MMaryland52 contributionsMust SeeEven though we have been to Rome several times we always find time to visit the Galleria Borghese. Small, well appointed museum with world class masterpieces. The tour guides are excellent, and we highly recommend getting a guided tour. The entire museum is well organised and tourist friendly. Although entry is limited in numbers, we went later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds,Visited February 2023Written 24 March 2023
- HansKwadendamme, The Netherlands2,917 contributionsAmazing collection of artWe have been here before but just because it is so beautiful we visited it again. A great collection of paintings and sculptures together in this former palace. For us the Caravaggio paintings and the Bernini sculptures stood out for us. The beauty of the statue of Pluto’s hand on the leg of Daphny, the fingers pushing in the flesh, the transformation from woman to laureltree, it’s not getting any better. We reserved the tickets on-line in advance as there are time slots for visiting.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 March 2023
- ShashaChino Valley, Arizona395 contributionsBeyond Spectacular - Plan Plenty of TimeThe Galleria, one of the most beautiful palaces in Rome, is worth visiting just to see the splendor of the rooms. Art packs the space, including works by Bernini and Caravaggio, Peter Paul Rubens, and Federico Barocci, as well as Titian's Sacred and Profane Love, and Raphael's Entombment of Christ. Cardinal Scipione Borghese began the collection in the 1600s. I would give this Museum 10 stars if possible. Be sure to buy tickets in advance! Also, check your GPS, as it is slightly tricky to get to.Visited January 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 April 2023
- frances rTipperary, Ireland38 contributionsBeautiful place to visitSo much to see here. Beautiful rooms and architecture . Art by some very famous painters and history to keep your interest. The tour is about 1 5 to 2 hours but don't linger in any 1 place as you will only see a fraction of what there is to see. Be prepared to climb steps. There's a lift but always on the move. Gardens are free to roam,Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 April 2023
- wyxieLondon, Canada111 contributionsWowThis was our final destination on our tour of Rome. Absolutely stunning. Prebook tickets as they have limited access and are usually sold out. The statuary alone is work the visit. Afterwards, enjoy a walk in the park.Visited April 2023Written 9 April 2023
- Stephen BMelbourne, Florida131 contributionsMake reservations in advance!Of all of the museums to visit in Italy, this is my favorite! They limit the number of visitors, so you are not in a huge crowd - consequently, you need to make reservations as far in advance as possible. I mt many travelers who were unable to visit this gallery because they had not planned ahead. The paintings, sculptures, and the building itself are truly magnificent.Visited April 2023Travelled soloWritten 6 May 2023
- Samuel JCarlsbad, California23 contributionsMust Visit GalleryAmazing gallery for several reasons. Even with the amazing sculptures the gallery limits visitors to advance reservations and fixed entry times which gives the gallery not a feeling of being crowded at all. This allows you to stop, enjoy and get real close. Yes it’s out of the way a bit but definitely worth a visit.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 May 2023
- HeaveNEarthFairfax, Virginia229 contributionsStudy the Collection Before Your TripPlease study their collection before you go. You don't get to appreciate their incredible collection if you don't... they have more than those famous works by Bernini. Go there early and go visit all the rooms at least twice. Yes, twice.Visited March 2023Written 20 May 2023
- Flydog66Miami, Florida162 contributionsMy Favorite Museum in ItalyOutstanding museum in a spectacular setting! The core collection is wonderful and the exhibits very interesting. Enjoy the surrounding gardens as well. Advance ticket purchase a must as entrance is limited (which makes the experience very enjoyable as it limits the crowds.)Visited January 2023Written 23 May 2023
- Aaron RIndianapolis, Indiana16 contributionsOver-the-Top GrandeurWe didn't have tickets in advance so we had to sit in a line for the limited 13 tickets they sold per hour. I would buy tickets in advance if I did it again. Once inside, however, the wait was well worth it. The galleria is wildly gaudy and a spectacle of peak Italian grandeur. There's a Secret Garden off to the side, which was well worth it. The door to the garden was marked as an emergency exit, so we had to ask if it was the right door. It was, and the garden was mostly empty - probably due to people thinking the door was an emergency exit. Overall, a great site to see, especially if you're already in the Villa Borghese area.Visited June 2023Written 7 June 2023
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20 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The gallery has two storeys, one for pictures and one for statues. richly decorated room vaults. Among the absolute must-see are: Bernini statue of abduction (yes i'm stalling the word for raptus puelae) - lifelike details of hand grasping the thigh; also Bernini's transmutation into laurel tree with twigs and branches merging with fingers of the statue; the horse rider falling off his horse into the room; gladiator themed mosaics. There's plenty of other statues thanks to this particular's pope "taste for male beauty". i liked the picture collection in Conservatores Campidoglio better as there was greater variety of styles and themes.
Book the tickets well in advance. Children (here under 18 yo) get considerable discount. backpacks to be stored in the guardaroba, free of charge. the ticket says entry is for two hours, that's about adequate time for a visit anyway.
the building is equipped with a lift, individual rooms are accesible by wheelchair.
Book the tickets well in advance. Children (here under 18 yo) get considerable discount. backpacks to be stored in the guardaroba, free of charge. the ticket says entry is for two hours, that's about adequate time for a visit anyway.
the building is equipped with a lift, individual rooms are accesible by wheelchair.
Written 17 March 2024
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John A Carter
Lower Sackville, Canada3,710 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Do yourself a favour and book a ticket in advance. It’s currently mid March and they’re taking bookings for April. There’s nothing left for March. So I waited in Lloyd for a no-show, and after three hours I got in. I strongly recommend booking a ticket beforehand..
The sculptures and paintings are amazing and well worth the cost of the mission which is around €18.
The sculptures and paintings are amazing and well worth the cost of the mission which is around €18.
Written 16 March 2024
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,502 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
I admit that I didn't want to visit, I was growing weary of more sculptures and paintings. My opinion was changed after doing the guided tour. The 90 minutes felt like 10 and the guide was so impressive bringing out aspects that you would otherwise never have noticed. If you will be mesmerized by Pluto's abduction of Proserpina. You will need to book well in advance to ensure entry.
Written 13 March 2024
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Matt O
Houston, TX11 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Great smaller museum. Not nearly as crowded as other museums in Italy. Bernnini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings are amazing. Get tix in advance.
Written 9 March 2024
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planningpro
Greenwood Village, CO250 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Lives up to its reputation. Unbelievable quality and quantity of art and statuary. Must buy timed entry tickets way in advance. Must go thru metal detectors. Women must check handbags unless clear, see-through plastic. Plan it right and you won't be disappointed.
Written 28 February 2024
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Conseiller99
Roseland, NJ1,376 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
This is truly one of the best museum experiences we have had! The works of Bernini and collection of ancient Roman works is truly phenomenal! Wonderfully preserved Roman statues, frescoes and mosaics. And we had the good fortune of being there for the Rubens exhibit integrated into the rest of the above works. Exceptional! Arrange your tickets WAY in advance; and I don’t mean a few weeks before, since the number of visitors is limited. There is a “wait” line, but it is long and not good odds. BOOK AHEAD! You truly do not want to miss this. The grounds are also beautiful. Walking distance from the hotels on the Via Veneto (less than a half mile from the Pinciana gate). Also easy to get a FreeNow taxi back from the side gate near the villa. DON”T MISS!
Written 19 February 2024
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CarmelO
Ireland139 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Wonderful place! I had already recommended it to someone going to Rome soon but told them to start with the sculptures, then view the paintings. It does depend on preferences, I know, but we found that we were so blown away by the sculptures that we could have spent all the allocated time there. Make sure to bring ID if you want to get an audio guide. Buy tickets in advance.
Written 16 February 2024
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chocolate123
Switzerland79 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Stunning! Not just the paintings but also the rooms in itself.
Two hours is enough time to see everything without to hurry it. The time excludes the bookstore!
The galleria has a perfect management of crowds, far better than the Vatican museums! It allows you to freely walk around the rooms and really *see* the paintings .
It comes at a cost: Do book your ticket online and do so as early as possible.
Two hours is enough time to see everything without to hurry it. The time excludes the bookstore!
The galleria has a perfect management of crowds, far better than the Vatican museums! It allows you to freely walk around the rooms and really *see* the paintings .
It comes at a cost: Do book your ticket online and do so as early as possible.
Written 5 February 2024
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Charlie-Babka
Pennsylvania13 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This place blew my mind! It’s small enough to see everything in a short time and big enough to contain hundreds of pieces of world renown paintings & sculptures as well as (thousands?) of pieces of other ancient Roman items. I wanted to visit specifically for the Carravagios and was extatic to so many other works of art. I highly recommend a visit. You must buy your tickets ahead of time and be sure to bring them with you. Even in December when tourism is at it’s lowest, the tickets were sold out for that day (we bought ours a couple months prior). Although I took a few pictures, my photos don’t so this place justice. Also, there are plenty of post cards and books available if you want photos.
Written 22 January 2024
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Ksenia Rrr
Germany11 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
I really encourage making time for this museum in your travel plans. Set amidst a serene park, the museum's location further enhances its appeal, offering a peaceful escape from the city's hustle. It's an absolute treasure to visit)
Written 17 January 2024
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Katherine Q
Santa Rosa, CA6 contributions
How far in advance can one buy tickets for the Galleria Borghese through the official ticket service? Thank you.
USA_Drew
United States13,307 contributions
Historically, the official ticket selling website of the Borghese Gallery has released tickets 60 days in advance unless there is a planned exhibit changeover and ticket sales will be paused.
However, over the last year, they have been randomly releasing tickets without following any sort of schedule (not 60 days, not 30 days, it is just random) so it is best to periodically check the calendar to see if your visit date is available or not.
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
Florida340 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
Florida340 contributions
As stated — early is goos
Happiness16738412122
Seoul, South Korea
첫주 일요일 무료입장 예매를 못했는데 관람 할 수 있는 경로가 있나요? 23.9.3입니다
USA_Drew
United States13,307 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 States13,307 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, CA96 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, Poland2,328 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
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- Galleria Borghese admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost S$49.70, while a popular guided tour starts around S$7.25 per person.
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Galleria Borghese:
- Borghese Gallery Skip the line tickets (From S$56.37)
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- Borghese Gallery Rome: PRIVATE Tour With Locals (From S$321.95)
- Borghese Gallery Premium Semi-Private Tour (From S$295.25)
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