Which museums are open on Monday in Rome?
Quick answer
2 of the 6 Rome museums we cover open on Mondays, including Capitoline Museums, Galleria Doria Pamphilj. 4 close on Mondays, including Galleria Borghese, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica – Palazzo Barberini, MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts. World Museum Guide lists every museum's Monday status and hours below — confirm holiday hours on the official site.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Monday opening at Rome museums
| Museum | Open on Monday? | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Capitoline Museums | Open | Daily: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Galleria Doria Pamphilj | Open | Daily: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Galleria Borghese | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica – Palazzo Barberini | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Saturday until 10:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| Palazzo Massimo alle Terme | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in Rome closed on Mondays?
Some are. Galleria Borghese, Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica – Palazzo Barberini, MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts, Palazzo Massimo alle Terme close on Mondays, while Capitoline Museums, Galleria Doria Pamphilj stay open.
Do Monday hours change on public holidays?
Often — museums that normally close on Mondays sometimes open on public-holiday Mondays and close the next day instead. Check the official website linked from each guide before you travel.