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# What day are museums closed in Rome?

## Quick answer

Monday is the day to watch in Rome: 4 of the 4 major museums with a weekly closing day close on Mondays, while 2 of the 6 we cover list no weekly closure. World Museum Guide lists each museum's closing day below — always confirm holiday closures on the official site.

Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.

## Weekly closing days in Rome

| Museum | Closed | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Capitoline Museums](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/capitoline-museums/) | No weekly closure listed | Daily: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| [Galleria Borghese](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/galleria-borghese/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [Galleria Doria Pamphilj](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/galleria-doria-pamphilj/) | No weekly closure listed | Daily: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| [Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica – Palazzo Barberini](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/galleria-nazionale-darte-antica/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| [MAXXI – National Museum of 21st Century Arts](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/maxxi/) | Mondays | Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Saturday until 10:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| [Palazzo Massimo alle Terme](https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/palazzo-massimo/) | Mondays | 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 Rome museums open on Mondays?

4 major museums close on Mondays in Rome. Plan those visits for other days — the table above shows which stay open.

### Do closing days change on public holidays?

Yes — museums often close on major public holidays or shift their weekly closing day around them. Verify on the official website before travelling; each guide links it.

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