Museums in Rome open for Ferragosto 2024.

Italy's state museums, archaeological sites, galleries and historic villas will open on the Ferragosto public holiday on Thursday 15 August, the culture ministry has confirmed.

The ministry has stressed that the initiative is not part of Italy's free museum openings and that the usual admission fees will apply.

State-run cultural and historic sites will open during normal opening hours on 15 August, with advance booking where required.

Major landmarks staying open in Italy include the Colosseum, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Reggia di Caserta, Castel S. Angelo and the Pantheon.

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In Rome the offer includes Castel S. Angelo, Galleria Spada and Palazzo Barberini, while for a day trip outside the capital Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola will be open as will Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli.

Rome's city-run museums will also be open on Thursday 15 August, including the Capitoline Museums, Ara Pacis and Trajan's Markets.

The Vatican Museums will be closed to the public on 14 and 15 August 2024.

For full details of Italy's museums open for Ferragosto see the Italian culture ministry website. 

Cover image: Palazzo Farnese in Caprarola. Photo credit: Massimo Santi / Shutterstock.com.