Borghese Gallery and Museum, Rome: Photos, Reviews & Location

Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

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#152 of 281 Tourist attractions in Rome #18 of 48 Museums in Rome

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

2.3 km from the center of Rome

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Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy

beniculturali.it

+39 06 841 3979

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What is the rating of Borghese Gallery and Museum?: Borghese Gallery and Museum is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 20,953 reviews.
How does Borghese Gallery and Museum rank in Rome?: Borghese Gallery and Museum is #152 of 281 Tourist attractions in Rome by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Borghese Gallery and Museum located?: Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, Italy — 2.3 km from the center of Rome.
How can I contact Borghese Gallery and Museum?: Phone: +39 06 841 3979 · Website: beniculturali.it

Reviews (8)

Bun Mok 2023 Oct 01

Such a pleasure to visit this museum. I came here for the sculptures. They were phenomenal, and some of the bests in the world. Make sure you have a guide / audio guide to explain what you are seeing. It helps a lot for you to truly appreciate the masterpieces.

Elena 2023 Sep 25

Lovely collection of art! Very palatable exhibits. The museum guide phone has somewhat limited information on a number of sculptures and paintings. However, very informative about those that are chosen. Worth 5 euros that we paid to rent.
I suggest buying tickets well in advance.

Noga Brami 2023 Sep 24

All the tickets are sold out, so every hour they let 13 people enter. It’s recommended to come early (8:00am) to avoid standing in the line too long. We arrived about that time and entered at 10:00am. There’s room to sit if you came with a companion and want to share the burden.

A must visit when coming to Rome!

brian bird 2023 Sep 23

We took a pre-booked 2-hour English guided tour (Friday Sept 22 9:10). I wish I could remember her name because she was EXCELLENT. Short, middle-aged, dark-haired, super knowledgeable, passionate, with excellent communication skills. She navigated us through the museum to avoid crowds and to get optimal views. We learned so much and enjoyed our 2 hours to the utmost. It was our favorite in Rome.

Kirsten Armstrong 2023 Sep 20

This was by far the most stunning gallery I’ve ever been to. When we walked into the first room, my jaw literally dropped. You cannot capture just how magnificent, striking, and breathtaking the rooms are—and that’s just it, the rooms are entirely art. The walls, ceilings, trimmings are no ornate and spectacular, let alone all the actual pieces. When I come back to Rome, I will certainly return to this beautiful gallery!

Dave Reuss 2023 Sep 12

This place is a little strange, in that the entrance isn’t obvious. It’s through the ticket office and you have to wait until they are ready for you, to let you into the gallery. There are also 2 floors to the gallery, but it’s also not very obvious. Once inside, what an incredible collection of art and architecture. The gardens are absolutely beautiful. So, calm and peaceful with lots of shade from the hot day.

Michael Barton 2023 Aug 26

This is an essential gallery for art, history, sculpture, and Renaissance buffs! Inside you'll find an intimidating collection of sculptures by Bernini including two of his most famous. You'll also find a room filled with works of Carvaggio that provide a wonderful second hook to the museum. There are two floors of the museum, and expect to spend a couple of hours inside. Tickets sell out very easily so either reserve very early, but at a higher price from a reseller, or wait in line for last minute tickets. Those last minute tickets are brutal because they only allow 13 people in every hour.

David 2023 Jul 12

What a collection of beautifully displayed paintings and sculptures. Over two flours, lift to top floor if needed. Some very helpful staff. Lots of tours where if you listen closely you can garnish small bits of info! Book early as tickets are sold out quickly. Lots of extras in the gardens to enjoy.