Art and culture

The unique heritage of Rome, events and exhibitions

The exhibitions and events that Rome hosts throughout the year are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the art, history and culture not only of the Eternal City but of all Italy. The exhibitions range from the history of Ancient Rome to the works of Renaissance masters, contemporary art and photography. There are also international events that celebrate all the city’s aspects, including theatrical performances, musical concerts, film festivals and much more.

Picasso. The language of ideas

Picasso. The language of ideas

Picasso. The Language of Ideas is one of the most important exhibitions in Rome this autumn. It takes place at Museo Storico della Fanteria from October 4th, 2025 yo January 25th, 2026.

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Paul Gauguin. The Noa Noa Diary and Other Adventures

Paul Gauguin. The Noa Noa Diary and Other Adventures

Among the most anticipated Rome exhibitions 2025 is Paul Gauguin. The Noa Noa Diary and Other Adventures, hosted at the Museo Storico della Fanteria in Rome. This extraordinary event presents more than 100 works that retrace the journeys of the greatest masters of post-impressionism.

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Jazz & Image Festival

Jazz & Image Festival

The Jazz & Image Festival will light up the Roman nights until October 15 in the splendid setting of Parco del Celio.

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Tales of Light

Tales of Light

Tales of light: a breathtaking video mapping experience at Galleria Borghese Until October 11, 2025.

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Elliott Erwitt – Icons

Elliott Erwitt – Icons

From June 28 to September 21, 2025, Palazzo Bonaparte hosts a major exhibition dedicated to Elliott Erwitt: the wit of photography captured in over 80 iconic shots.

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Albert Watson – Roma Codex

Albert Watson – Roma Codex

Until August 3, 2025, it will be possible to visit the photo exhibition Albert Watson – Roma Codex, at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome. Over 200 shots that tell the contemporary story of the Capital.

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Orizzonti | Rosso

Orizzonti | Rosso

Until May 31, the new exhibition space PM23 at Palazzo Gabrielli-Mignanelli hosts Orizzonti|Rosso, a tribute to iconic fashion designer Valentino Garavani.

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A night at the Colosseum

A night at the Colosseum

One of the most anticipated cultural events of Rome’s spring is back. Until September 30, visitors will once again have the extraordinary opportunity to join the night tours of “A night at the Colosseum”.

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Chromotherapia. Feel-good color photography

Chromotherapia. Feel-good color photography

Villa Medici is hosting the exhibition “Chromotherapia. Feel-good color photography” until June 9 — an immersive journey through 20th-century color photography, where art, emotion, and visual experimentation take center stage.

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Richard Avedon. Italian days

Richard Avedon. Italian days

Among the most captivating photography exhibitions in Rome, Richard Avedon. Italian Days, on view at the Gagosian Gallery until May 17, is a must-see.

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The Art of the Popes. From Perugino to Barocci

The Art of the Popes. From Perugino to Barocci

In the heart of Rome, within the evocative setting of Castel Sant’Angelo, the extraordinary exhibition The Art of the Popes: From Perugino to Barocci comes to life. Among the 38 masterpieces on display, visitors will find works by renowned painters such as Perugino, Andrea del Sarto, and Annibale Carracci.

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Caravaggio 2025

Caravaggio 2025

The Caravaggio 2025 exhibition will be at the Galleria Nazionala di Arte Antica in Palazzo Barberini until July 6.

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Munch. The inner scream

Munch. The inner scream

Until June 2, 2025, Palazzo Bonaparte will host the exhibition Munch. The inner scream.
Over 100 works by one of the most beloved—and at the same time, one of the most complex—artists.

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In praise of diversity.

In praise of diversity.

Until March 30, 2025, Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome hosts the exhibition In Praise of diversity. A unique journey to discover the richness of biodiversity in Italy.

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Memorabile. Ipermoda

Memorabile. Ipermoda

Until Aprile 27, Gallery 5 at MAXXI hosts the exhibition Memorabilia. Ipermoda, an in-depth exploration of contemporary fashion from 2015 to today.

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Gabriele Basilico. Roma

Gabriele Basilico. Roma

Until May 4, 2025, the Museo Nazionale Romano at Palazzo Altemps hosts the exhibition Gabriele Basilico. Rome, marking the 80th anniversary of the photographer’s birth.

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Salvador Dalí: Between Art and Myth.

Salvador Dalí: Between Art and Myth.

From January 25 to July 27, 2025, the Museo storico della fanteria hosts the exhibition “Salvador Dalí: Between Art and Myth.” Around 80 works narrate the universe of the great Spanish artist.

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Monumenti sonori

Monumenti sonori

Until November 30, 2025, the event Monumenti Sonori will take place at the Portico d’Ottavia. Six musical itineraries that tell some of the most evocative places in Rome.

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The time of Futurism

The time of Futurism

Until April 27, 2025, the national gallery of modern and contemporary art hosts the exhibition The time of futurism, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti’s death.

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Penelope

Penelope

Until January 19, 2025, the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine hosts the Penelope exhibition. Around fifty works that reconstruct the figure of Penelope, telling her timeless myth.

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Aesthetics of Deformation

Aesthetics of Deformation

Until the 2nd of February 2025, the Galleria d’arte moderna in Rome hosts the exhibition Aesthetics of Deformation. Protagonists of Italian Expressionism. There will be 130 works from the collezione Iannaccone collection in Milan

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Botero

Botero

The largest exhibition held in Rome on Fernando Botero will be hosted in the rooms of Palazzo Bonaparte from September 17, 2024 to January 19, 2025.

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Journey into Pop Art

Journey into Pop Art

From the 13th of September 2024 to 31st of March 2025 La Vaccheria in Rome hosts the exhibition Journey into Pop Art: a new way to love things. The exhibition includes around 200 works on loan from private collections.

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Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

Live a unique experience and visit the Museum of Illusions in Rome. Between tricks and optical illusion games, fun is guaranteed.

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Circo Maximo Experience

Circo Maximo Experience

The augmented reality project allows you to enter into one of the symbolic places of Rome, the Circus Maximus, and to relive its ancient splendor.

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