Capitoline Museums vs Galleria Borghese: which should you visit?
Quick answer
Choose Capitoline Museums for Capitoline Wolf and The Dying Gaul — admission is €16 standard admission. Choose Galleria Borghese for Apollo and Daphne and Pluto and Proserpina — admission is €13 standard admission. Capitoline Museums: €16, allow 2–3 hours; Galleria Borghese: €13, allow 2 hours.
Rome, Italy
Capitoline Museums
€16 standard admission
⏱ 2–3 hours
Rome, Italy
Galleria Borghese
€13 standard admission
⏱ 2 hours
Side by side
| Capitoline Museums | Galleria Borghese | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rome, Italy | Rome, Italy |
| Museum type | Art Museum | Art Museum |
| Admission | €16 standard admission | €13 standard admission |
| Free entry | — | — |
| Time needed | 2–3 hours | 2 hours |
| Closed | — | Mondays |
| Standout works | Capitoline Wolf; The Dying Gaul | Apollo and Daphne; Pluto and Proserpina |
| Good for | History Enthusiasts, Art Lovers, First-timers | Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Should I visit Capitoline Museums or Galleria Borghese?
Choose Capitoline Museums if…
Choose Capitoline Museums for Capitoline Wolf and The Dying Gaul — admission is €16 standard admission. Allow 2–3 hours.
Choose Galleria Borghese if…
Choose Galleria Borghese for Apollo and Daphne and Pluto and Proserpina — admission is €13 standard admission. Allow 2 hours.
Can you visit both Capitoline Museums and Galleria Borghese in one day?
Both are in Rome. Their suggested visits (2–3 hours and 2 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Galleria Borghese closes on Mondays.