Galleria Borghese vs Galleria Doria Pamphilj: which should you visit?
Quick answer
Choose Galleria Borghese for Apollo and Daphne and Pluto and Proserpina — admission is €13 standard admission. Choose Galleria Doria Pamphilj for Portrait of Pope Innocent X and Rest on the Flight into Egypt — admission is €16 standard admission. Galleria Borghese: €13, allow 2 hours; Galleria Doria Pamphilj: €16, allow 1.5–2 hours.
Rome, Italy
Galleria Borghese
€13 standard admission
⏱ 2 hours
Rome, Italy
Galleria Doria Pamphilj
€16 standard admission
⏱ 1.5–2 hours
Side by side
| Galleria Borghese | Galleria Doria Pamphilj | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rome, Italy | Rome, Italy |
| Museum type | Art Museum | Art Museum |
| Admission | €13 standard admission | €16 standard admission |
| Free entry | — | — |
| Time needed | 2 hours | 1.5–2 hours |
| Closed | Mondays | — |
| Standout works | Apollo and Daphne; Pluto and Proserpina | Portrait of Pope Innocent X; Rest on the Flight into Egypt |
| Good for | Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts | Art Lovers, History Enthusiasts, First-Time Visitors to Rome |
Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.
Should I visit Galleria Borghese or Galleria Doria Pamphilj?
Choose Galleria Borghese if…
Choose Galleria Borghese for Apollo and Daphne and Pluto and Proserpina — admission is €13 standard admission. Allow 2 hours.
Choose Galleria Doria Pamphilj if…
Choose Galleria Doria Pamphilj for Portrait of Pope Innocent X and Rest on the Flight into Egypt — admission is €16 standard admission. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
Can you visit both Galleria Borghese and Galleria Doria Pamphilj in one day?
Both are in Rome. Their suggested visits (2 hours and 1.5–2 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Galleria Borghese closes on Mondays.