Cultural directory · Rome
40 museums, galleries, foundations and art centers, a map in five sectors and three routes to explore creation in the Eternal City.
Rome, capital of yesterday and current laboratory
From baroque palaces to galleries of Testaccio
Rome is not just about its antiques. Around Villa Borghese, Campo Marzio and the Quirinal, the historical collections dialogue with the great story of modern art. Flaminio brings together MAXXI, house-workshops and contemporary architecture; San Lorenzo, Testaccio and Ostiense host galleries, foundations and cultural wastelands. The directory favors truly visitable places and brings together addresses to avoid unnecessary crossings.
Each establishment has been controlled on a current official or professional source. To extend the visit with an acquisition, discover them original paintings currently available at Alpha Reproduction: advice before acquisition, packaging adapted to the work and international delivery monitored.
1. Reserve major collections
The Galleria Borghese imposes a specific niche; for large museums, buy on the official website and keep a margin between two districts.
2. Alternate palace and creation
Combine a historical museum with a contemporary gallery: Rome becomes more readable when the centuries respond to each other in the same half-day.
3. Identify places of sale
The terracotta badge is reserved for fourteen galleries whose representation, requests for acquisition or sale of works are verified.
Interactive schematic map
Five artistic sectors
Choose a sector to filter the directory. The center can be explored on foot; for Flaminio, Ostiense and EUR, combine metro, tram and walk.
Directory 2026
40 places to discover
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Galleria Borghese
Bernini · Caravaggio · Canova · Renaissance
Installed in the villa of Cardinal Scipione Borghese, this collection concentrates masterpieces from the Baroque and Renaissance in a human-sized palace. Bernini's sculptures interact with Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian; hourly reservation is essential.
Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma
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Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
19th - 21st centuries · Painting · Sculpture
The GNAMC offers the broadest public panorama of modern Italian art, enriched with international dialogues. Its large, luminous volumes make it possible to connect Canova, Klimt, Modigliani, Fontana and contemporary research without following a rigid chronology.
Viale delle Belle Arti, 131, 00197 Roma
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Museo Carlo Bilotti
De Chirico · Modern Art · Exhibitions
In the former Orangery of Villa Borghese, this free museum presents the Carlo Bilotti donation, dominated by Giorgio de Chirico, with works by Warhol, Severini and Rivers. Temporary exhibitions intelligently exploit the rooms and light of the park.
Viale Fiorello La Guardia, 6, 00197 Roma
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Villa Medici - French Academy in Rome
Residences · Contemporary art · Gardens
A stone's throw from the Spanish Steps, the Villa Medici combines Renaissance architecture, historic gardens, residences and contemporary creations. Exhibitions, festivals and guided tours introduce residents' projects in an exceptional setting overlooking Rome.
Viale della Trinità dei Monti, 1, 00187 Roma
5Works for sale
Gagosian Rome
International art · Primary market · Exhibitions
Under an elliptical dome designed by Firouz Galdo, the Roman branch of Gagosian presents major international artists and projects designed for the place. The representation activity and sales contacts are explicit: an essential address for collectors.
Via Francesco Crispi, 16, 00187 Roma
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Galleria d'Arte Moderna Roma Capitale
Italian art · 1880 -1940 · Painting and sculpture
More intimate than the Galleria Nazionale, this municipal museum explores Italian trends from the end of the 19th century to the 1940s. Paintings, sculptures and graphic works by Balla, Chirico, Morandi and Guttuso make up a precise route near Via Veneto.
Via Francesco Crispi, 24, 00187 Roma
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Palazzo Barberini
Caravaggio · Raphael · Roman Baroque
This baroque palace designed by Maderno, Bernini and Borromini houses one of the two National Galleries of Ancient Art. The collection leads from the Renaissance to the 18th century, with Raphael, Holbein and Caravaggio under the immense ceiling painted by Peter of Cortona.
Via delle Quattro Fontane, 13, 00184 Roma
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Galleria Corsini
Old painting · Historical collection · Baroque
The Palazzo Corsini retains a dense display that remains faithful to the logic of an 18th century princely gallery. Caravaggio, Rubens, Van Dyck and Italian schools occupy decorated rooms overlooking the slopes of the Janiculum.
Via della Lungara, 10, 00165 Roma
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Accademia Nazionale di San Luca
Painting · Sculpture · Architecture · Archives
The academy founded at the end of the 16th century preserves paintings, sculptures, designs, models and architectural archives at Palazzo Carpegna. Its exhibitions link art history and current research; access varies according to the institutional calendar.
Piazza dell'Accademia di San Luca, 77, 00187 Roma
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Palazzo Esposizioni Roma
Major exhibitions · Cinema · Photography
The large exhibition center of Via Nazionale programs modern art, photography, visual science and contemporary culture. Its monumental rooms host ambitious projects, supplemented by cinema, bookstores, workshops and meetings.
Via Nazionale, 194, 00184 Roma
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Chiostro del Bramante
Immersive exhibitions · Renaissance · Installations
The Renaissance cloister attributed to Bramante serves as a setting for popular and immersive exhibitions combining historical works, installations and contemporary scenographies. The courtyard, the high galleries and the view of Raphael's fresco enrich the route.
Arco della Pace, 5, 00186 Roma
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Musei Capitolini
Antiquity · Painting · Sculpture · History of Rome
On the square designed by Michelangelo, the oldest public museum in Europe brings together bronzes, ancient sculptures, a picture gallery and major views of the Forum. The Capitoline Wolf, the Marcus Aurelius and the rooms of the palace require several hours to be planned.
Piazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Roma
13Works for sale
Galleria Lorcan O'Neill
International contemporary art · Painting · Sculpture
In a palace near Campo de' Fiori, Lorcan O'Neill has defended recognized Italian and international artists since 2003. Exhibitions use historical volumes with restraint; the gallery represents its artists and directly supports acquisitions.
Vicolo dei Catinari, 3, 00186 Roma
14Works for sale
Monitor
Emerging art · Video · Installation · Painting
Monitor now occupies a space with brick arches in the San Lorenzo district. Its demanding programming combines painting, video, sculpture and experimental practices, with an international presence; requests for works go through the gallery team.
Via degli Aurunci, 44 -48, 00185 Roma
15Works for sale
Dorothy Circus Gallery
Pop surrealism · Figuration · Urban art
This independent gallery has built a strong identity around pop surrealism, new figuration and narrative imaginations. The Roman visit is by appointment; the site displays works, artists and sales contacts clearly dedicated to collectors.
Via dei Pettinari, 76, 00186 Roma
16Works for sale
Deodato Arte Roma
Pop art · Street art · Photography · Editions
On via Giulia, Deodato Arte offers an accessible program around pop art, street art, photography and publishing. Prices, availability and purchasing services are visible online, making it one of the most readable commercial addresses on the route.
Via Giulia, 122, 00186 Roma
17Works for sale
Galleria Continua Roma
International art · Installations · Painting
The Roman branch of Galleria Continua is deployed in the salons of the St. Regis, comparing current art and historical decor. The brand represents a large network of international artists and welcomes acquisition requests; check schedules and seasonal closures.
The St. Regis Rome, Via Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, 3, 00185 Roma
18Works for sale
z2o Sara Zanin
Contemporary research · Painting · Installation
Since its installation in Testaccio, z2o has presented Italian and international artists in a sober industrial space. The program favors material research, social issues and experimental forms; representation, fairs and dedicated team confirm commercial activity.
Via Alessandro Volta, 34, 00153 Roma
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MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts
Contemporary art · Architecture · Design
Zaha Hadid's fluid architecture turns every visit into a journey. MAXXI combines contemporary art collections, architectural archives, photography, design and major exhibitions, with ramps, walkways and squares that extend the experience outside the rooms.
Via Guido Reni, 4A, 00196 Roma
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MACRO - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Roma
Current art · Curatorial research · Editions
Installed in the former Peroni brewery, MACRO explores the most recent creation through exhibitions, archives, editions and research programs. Odile Decq's red and black extension structures an open museum, often free and attentive to emerging scenes.
Via Nizza, 138, 00198 Roma
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Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi
Decorative arts · Fashion · Costume · Design
This Art Nouveau villa preserves furniture, paintings, clothing, ceramics and objects linked to Italian taste of the 19th and 20th centuries. Exhibitions dedicated to fashion and decorative arts make the visit particularly useful for design lovers.
Via Boncompagni, 18, 00187 Roma
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Museo Hendrik Christian Andersen
House-workshop · Sculpture · Utopian projects
The house-workshop of sculptor Hendrik Christian Andersen impresses with its monumental plasters, portraits and projects for a world city of arts. The double-height studio and apartment also host exhibitions linking foreign artists and Roman culture.
Via Pasquale Stanislao Mancini, 20, 00196 Roma
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Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone
Architecture · Photography · Visual arts
The Renzo Piano complex is primarily musical, but its foyers, galleries and outdoor spaces regularly host photography, illustration, installations and visual festivals. The archaeological site and architecture of the three rooms justify a stop between MAXXI and Flaminio.
Viale Pietro de Coubertin, 30, 00196 Roma
24Works for sale
The Nuova Pesa
Contemporary Italian art · Installations · Debates
Founded in 1959 then relaunched in the 1990s, La Nuova Pesa retains a unique role in Roman artistic life. Exhibitions, critical projects and collaborations extend a history linked to Italian artists; the structure functions as a gallery and acquisition interlocutor.
Via del Corso, 530, 00186 Roma
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Mattatoio di Roma
Large installations · Performance · Photography
The pavilions of the former Testaccio slaughterhouse form one of the best industrial settings in Rome for installations, performance and photography. Tall metal frames allow large-scale projects; consult the program before traveling.
Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 4, 00153 Roma
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Montemartini power station
Ancient sculpture · Industrial heritage · Archeology
In an old power plant, ancient statues, mosaics and sarcophagi are installed between turbines, boilers and engines from the beginning of the 20th century. This spectacular contrast gives a fresh look at the Capitoline collections and industrial archeology.
Via Ostiense, 106, 00154 Roma
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Fondazione Pastificio Cerere
Emerging artists · Residences · Workshops
A former pasta factory that became a workshop center in San Lorenzo, Pastificio Cerere hosts exhibitions, residencies, educational projects and meetings. The foundation maintains the memory of the School of San Lorenzo while supporting new generations.
Via degli Ausoni, 7, 00185 Roma
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Fondazione Giuliani
Contemporary art · Orders · Research
This private, non-commercial foundation produces several exhibitions per year, often entrusted to artists who are still little shown in Rome. Orders, catalogs and dialogues with the Giuliani collection make it a place of research rather than a simple hanging space.
Via Gustavo Bianchi, 1, 00153 Roma
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Museo delle Civiltà
Anthropology · Extra-European arts · Museum design
At the heart of the EUR, the museum brings together archeology, ethnography, world arts and cultures in the monumental Palazzo delle Scienze. His project of critical rereading of collections, associated with contemporary commissions, profoundly renews the anthropological perspective.
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 14, 00144 Roma
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Museo delle Mura
Architecture · Fortifications · Urban archaeology
Installed in the Porta San Sebastiano, this free museum recounts the construction and transformations of the walls of Aurélien. Models, plans and fragments occupy the towers, while a route on the walkway offers a rare architectural experience.
Via di Porta San Sebastiano, 18, 00179 Roma
31Works for sale
Mucciaccia Gallery
Modern art · Contemporary art · International market
Close to Piazza del Popolo, Mucciaccia combines established figures of modern art and contemporary artists in an elegant space. The catalog of works, the artists represented and the private request service confirm a structured commercial activity.
Via Laurina, 31, 00187 Roma
32Works for sale
Galleria Russo
Italian modern art · Painting · Sculpture
Founded at the end of the 19th century, this family gallery links modern Italian painting, 20th century masters and contemporary research. Exhibitions, fairs, artists followed and works available make it a solid stopover for collectors near the Spanish Steps.
Via Alibert, 20, 00187 Roma
33Works for sale
Tim Van Laere Gallery Rome
Contemporary painting · Sculpture · International art
Located at Palazzo Donarelli Ricci, the Roman branch of the Antwerp gallery confronts an international program with the decorations of a historic palace. It represents its artists, organizes personal exhibitions and responds directly to acquisition requests.
Via Giulia, 98, 00186 Roma
34Works for sale
Galleria Valentina Bonomo
Contemporary art · Photography · Installation
In the Ghetto district, Valentina Bonomo develops a program attentive to photography, painting and installations. The projects often designed for the vaulted architecture of the place are accompanied by commercial monitoring of the artists exhibited.
Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 13, 00186 Roma
35Works for sale
Magazzino
International contemporary art · Installation · Painting
Since 1997, Magazzino has defended an international generation of artists through sober, precise exhibitions often produced especially for Rome. Its program, its participation in fairs and its representation of artists attest to fully commercial gallery activity.
Via dei Prefetti, 17, 00186 Roma
36Works for sale
1/9unosunove
Emerging art · Painting · Installation · New media
At Palazzo Santacroce, 1/9unosunove supports emerging and established artists in rooms where historical frescoes rub shoulders with painting, sculpture and new media. The artists represented, the fairs and the dedicated contacts make it possible to consider an acquisition.
Via degli Specchi, 20, 00186 Roma
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Museo Pietro Canonica
House-workshop · Sculpture · Artist archives
In Villa Borghese, the former house-workshop of sculptor Pietro Canonica preserves marbles, bronzes, models, tools and living quarters. The dense hanging recreates both the daily work of the artist and the monumental commissions of his time.
Viale Pietro Canonica, 2, 00197 Roma
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Istituto Centrale per la Grafica
Print · Drawing · Photography · Graphic techniques
Leaning against the Trevi Fountain at Palazzo Poli, the National Institute of Engraving preserves reference prints, drawings, plaques and photographs. Exhibitions and fund presentations shed light on reproduction techniques and the history of the image; public access is currently via Via Poli.
Via Poli, 54, 00187 Roma
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Museo di Roma in Trastevere
Photography · Popular culture · Urban history
The former convent of Sant'Egidio tells the story of Roman life through paintings, watercolors, costumes, photographs and reconstructed sets. Its temporary programming, often dedicated to reporting and social memory, usefully complements the center's historical collections.
Piazza Sant'Egidio, 1/b, 00153 Roma
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Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi
History of Rome · Painting · Photography · Decorative arts
Opposite Piazza Navona, Palazzo Braschi traces the evolution of Rome from the Middle Ages to the 20th century through painting, sculpture, photography and decorative arts. The renovated rooms and the monumental staircase also offer remarkable views of the baroque heart.
Piazza San Pantaleo, 10, 00186 RomaThree realistic routes
Compose your visit to Rome
Villa Borghese & center · 1 day
Galleria Borghese → GNAMC → Museo Carlo Bilotti → Galleria d'Arte Moderna → Gagosian → Palazzo Barberini. Book Borghese first.
Navona & galleries · 4:30 a.m
Chiostro del Bramante → Lorcan O'Neill → Dorothy Circus → Deodato Arte → z2o. Confirm private gallery appointments.
Flaminio, Testaccio & Ostiense · 1 day
MAXXI in the morning, then metro to Mattatoio → Centrale Montemartini → Fondazione Giuliani. Save EUR for an extra day.
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Frequently asked questions
Prepare your visit to the Roman galleries
Which museums to see first?
Book the Galleria Borghese, then choose between the old masters of Palazzo Barberini, the modern art of the GNAMC and the contemporary of the MAXXI.
Where to buy a work in Rome?
Gagosian, Lorcan O'Neill, Monitor, Dorothy Circus, Deodato, Continua, z2o, La Nuova Pesa, Mucciaccia, Russo, Tim Van Laere, Valentina Bonomo, Magazzino and 1/9unosunove have verified business activity. You can also consult them original Alpha Reproduction paintings and seek advice before acquisition.
Can we visit everything on foot?
The historic center is suitable for walking, but MAXXI, MACRO, Ostiense and EUR require transport. Group places by sector and avoid more than two major museums per day.
Are private galleries free?
Yes usually. Some open by appointment only or close during assembly and in August: always check the official website the same day.
Which neighborhood to choose for contemporary art?
Flaminio for major institutions, San Lorenzo for emerging spaces, and Testaccio - Ostiense for foundations and industrial architectures.
Main official sources
Turismo Roma · Roma Culture · Musei in Comune Roma · Luoghi del Contemporaneo · Ministero della Cultura
From Rome to your interior
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Real photo of the place
The Vatican Museums seen from St. Peter's
This real photograph places the Vatican Museums in the monumental fabric of Rome. It offers a concrete reference point for articles devoted to Leonardo's Roman years, the pontifical collections and the city's artistic itineraries.
