Rome Exhibitions

Discover the best exhibitions in Rome, from major museum shows to contemporary art, photography and design. Explore what’s on now and find the most interesting exhibitions to see during your stay in the Eternal City.

Caravaggio and the Masters of Light: Illuminating a Legacy

“Caravaggio and the Masters of Light”, on view in Rome from March 7 to June 7, explores Caravaggio’s influence on the Caravaggesque movement.

From Vienna to Rome. Habsburg Masterpieces from the Kunsthistorisches Museum

Visit the exhibition "From Vienna to Rome: Habsburg Masterpieces from the Kunsthistorisches Museum" at Museo del Corso until July 5, 2026.

The Art of Becoming: L’Ultimo Matisse in Rome

New exhibition in Rome documents Henri Matisse's final and most transformative years through artist books, cut-paper, and drawings.

Agnès Varda. Here and there, Paris-Rome

From February 25 to May 25, 2026, Villa Medici hosts Italy’s first major retrospective on Agnès Varda.

Romadiffusa Returns to San Lorenzo on March 21–22, 2026

A new spin-off edition featuring open studios, a citywide exhibition format, and performances in one of Rome’s most creative districts.

Bernini and the Barberinis at Palazzo Barberini

After the huge success of the exhibition dedicated to Caravaggio, Palazzo Barberini pays tribute to another great 17th-century master: Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Rome welcomes a new photography center with three exhibitions

Visit the Center of Photography, the first public institution in Rome completely dedicated to the visual arts.

Zanabazar at Galleria Borghese: From Mongolia to Global Baroque

Visit the exhibition “Zanabazar at Galleria Borghese: From Mongolia to Global Baroque.”

The Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation presents VENUS

From 18 January, at the PM23 Foundation, the show stages a dialogue between the designer’s haute couture and works by Joana Vasconcelos.

Mother: Robert Wilson at MAXXI

MAXXI is presenting Mother, Robert Wilson’s final artistic project, an experience that sits somewhere between visual installation, performance, and concert.
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