Night of the museums
International Museum Day
In celebration of International Museum Day, Rome turns into a nighttime stage for culture on Saturday, May 17, with Museum Night 2025.
From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., more than sixty museums, galleries and cultural institutions in the city will remain exceptionally open, offering exhibitions, concerts, performances and guided tours for the symbolic cost of one euro, or free for MIC Card holders.
A unique opportunity to experience the art and culture of the Eternal City in an atmospheric, nocturnal atmosphere
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