# Palazzo Massimo alle Terme — Rome, Italy

> Palazzo Massimo alle Terme opened in 1995 as the principal site of the National Roman Museum, housed in a late-nineteenth-century Jesuit college near Termini Station.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Admission: €8 standard admission
- Address: Largo di Villa Peretti, 2, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://museonazionaleromano.beniculturali.it/en/palazzo-massimo/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- Garden Room Frescoes — Roman artists · c. 30–20 BC
- Boxer at Rest — Unknown Greek/Roman sculptor · c. 330–50 BC
- Discobolus Lancellotti — After Myron · Roman copy, 2nd century AD
- Frescoes from the Villa Farnesina — Roman artists · c. 20 BC

## FAQ
**Is one ticket valid for the other Roman Museum sites?**
Yes — combined tickets cover Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, the Baths of Diocletian, and the Crypta Balbi.

**Where is the Villa of Livia fresco room?**
On the second floor — a darkened reconstruction of the original garden room.

**How long should I spend at Palazzo Massimo alle Terme?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Palazzo Massimo alle Terme best known for?**
Palazzo Massimo opened as part of the National Roman Museum in 1995, in a late-nineteenth-century Jesuit college near Termini Station. Key highlights include Frescoes from the Villa of Livia, The Boxer at Rest bronze, Discobolus Lancellotti.

**How do I get tickets for Palazzo Massimo alle Terme?**
€8 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://museonazionaleromano.beniculturali.it/en/palazzo-massimo/

**Does one ticket cover all National Roman Museum sites?**
Yes — the combined ticket (€12) is valid for 3 days and covers Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Baths of Diocletian, and Crypta Balbi.

**Where is the Villa of Livia room?**
On the second floor — a darkened reconstruction of the original garden room. Allow extra time; it is the highlight of the museum.

**How does Palazzo Massimo compare to the Capitoline Museums?**
Palazzo Massimo is stronger on Roman painting and bronzes; the Capitoline excels in sculpture and the Palatine context. Both are essential for understanding ancient Rome.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/palazzo-massimo/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.