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Welcome to Villa Medici!
You can visit Villa Medici as part of a guided tour, discover an exhibition or attend a program event.
This symbol indicates spaces and artworks to be seen only on guided tours of Villa Medici.
EXHIBITION
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The facade overlooking the gardens
The entrance hall
The staircase leading to the gardens
The loggia
The historic gardens
The historic gardens
The view from the belvedere
Cleopatra's loggia
The Niobid group
The Niobid group is currently undergoing restoration.
The historic rooms
Painted ceilings in the historic rooms
The gypsotheque and its collection of casts
Ferdinando de' Medici's studiolo or the "Bird Room"
A guided tour of Villa Medici reveals one of the finest examples of a Renaissance villa, once the residence of Cardinal Ferdinando I de’ Medici and, since 1803, home to the French Academy in Rome. The tour traces the history of the site from its ancient origins to the major transformations of the Renaissance and contemporary eras. During the visit you will be able to explore the emblematic places of Villa Medici, such as the historic gardens and rooms, as well as the more hidden corners, such as the studiolo of Ferdinando de’ Medici, also known as the “Bird Room.” Located on the Pincio Hill, Villa Medici also offers a breathtaking view of the historic center of Rome.
Duration of the tour
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages
English / French / Italian / Spanish (from March 2nd)
Prices
Full: 14€
Reduced: 11€
You should know that:
- the ticket for the guided tour gives access to the temporary exhibitions at Villa Medici
- Villa Medici’s ticket office, bookshop and exhibition rooms close at 6:30 pm
- find out more about the terms of visit (FAQ)
Guided tour times
Every day from Monday to Sunday (except Tuesdays):
In French:
Monday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In Italian:
Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In English:
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
In Spanish:
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.
Prices
Ticket Prices
Full: 14€
Reduced : 11€
Reduced rate
- Under 25
- People seeking employment
- Fellows and members of foreign academies in Rome
Free admission
- Under 18
- VILLA MEDICI SOLO or DUO cardholders (for temporary exhibitions only)
- Journalists
- Disabled people (with companion)
- ICOM or ICOMOS cardholders
- French Ministry of Culture Carte Culture holder (with accompanying person)
- Professional artists in the graphic, plastic and photographic arts, on presentation of the annual certificate issued by the French organization responsible for their affiliation.
- Fellows, residents and staff of Casa de Velázquez in Madrid and Villa Kujoyama in Kyoto
- Members and staff of the École française de Rome
Free or reduced-price tickets are issued on presentation of valid proof of entitlement.
TO EACH HIS OWN VISIT
Group tours
For pre-formed groups, Villa Medici offers a tour with a personal guide. Explore the historic rooms, the Renaissance gardens with their monumental facade, and the Belvedere, which offers spectacular views of Rome.
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages
English / French / Italian / Spanish / German / Italian sign language
Book a tour
[email protected]
Family tours
Villa Medici organizes an educational tour that turns young visitors into great explorers… of artworks! Equipped with a notebook and a pencil, children and parents explore Villa Medici in search of the fantastic animals and creatures that lurk there, whether in bronze, marble or paint. But beware: some of them are actually flesh and blood! The activity also involves games, clue-based investigations and creative challenges in a grand adventure that takes visitors closer to the stories, myths and secrets of Villa Medici.
Every Sunday at 10:30 am
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages
Italian / French
Audience
Children aged 5 to 11 accompanied by an adult
Educational tours for school groups
Villa Medici organizes educational tours and workshops for school groups, suitable for pupils and students of any level. The aim of these educational activities is to spark the curiosity of youngsters about heritage, history and culture. Designed as interactive experiences for young students from elementary school to high school, these activities encourage discussion and discovery of Villa Medici’s history and heritage.
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Languages
Italian / French / English
Book a tour
[email protected]
Private tours: the "Promenades Médicis"
The “Promenade Médicis“ is a private guided tour of the historic areas of Villa Medici, followed by a 30-minute cocktail served in a salon or in the gardens. The tour is led by a professional Villa Medici guide.
Duration
1 hour
Languages
Italian / French / English / Spanish / German / Italian sign language
Book a tour
[email protected]
Membership cards
Villa Medici unlimited
The SOLO, DUO and TRIBU membership cards give unlimited access to the temporary exhibitions and historical sites of Villa Medici, offering special rates for events and discounts in the bookshop.
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