When does the Habsburg exhibition run at Palazzo Cipolla?

The exhibition 'Da Vienna a Roma. Le meraviglie degli Asburgo' runs from March 6 to July 5, 2026, at Museo del Corso – Polo Museale, Palazzo Cipolla, Via del Corso 320, Rome.

How much do tickets cost for the Habsburg exhibition in Rome?

Full-price tickets cost €18 and include an audio guide. An Open ticket is available for €25, valid for entry on any day at any time until the exhibition closes. Reduced tickets at €16 are available for seniors 65 and over, teachers, groups of 10–25 people, and others. Children under 6 and visitors with 100% disability certification enter free.

How do I get to Palazzo Cipolla in Rome?

Palazzo Cipolla is at Via del Corso 320, in central Rome. Take Metro Line A to Spagna or Barberini, or one of the bus lines that run along Via del Corso. Taxis and ride-share services stop directly in front of the building.

Are guided tours available at the exhibition?

Yes, the museum offers guided visits, educational workshops, and programs for schools, families, and adults. Check the official Museo del Corso website for current scheduling and group booking options.

Habsburg Masterpieces at Palazzo Cipolla Rome 2026

Q: Which artists feature in the Habsburg exhibition at Palazzo Cipolla?

The exhibition features major works by Rubens, Van Dyck, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, Arcimboldo, Jan Brueghel the Elder, David Teniers the Younger, Lucas Cranach, Diego Velázquez, and Caravaggio. All works come from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.

More than fifty paintings and objects from Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) travel to Rome for the very first time in 2026. Da Vienna a Roma. Le meraviglie degli Asburgo dal Kunsthistorisches Museum runs at Museo del Corso – Polo Museale, Palazzo Cipolla from March 6 to July 5, 2026, tracing four centuries of European painting through the Habsburg dynasty's remarkable collection.

Art historian Cäcilia Bischoff of the KHM curated the show. Fondazione Roma produced it in partnership with the KHM, under the patronage of Italy's Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of Austria in Rome.

About the Exhibition

The Habsburgs built one of the most ambitious art collections in European history. The works on display came from key figures across four centuries of the dynasty, including Emperor Rudolf II, Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia, Archduke Leopold Wilhelm, and Empress Maria Theresa.

The exhibition opens with a dedicated section on the Kunsthistorisches Museum itself, the monumental Vienna building designed by Gottfried Semper and Carl Hasenauer and inaugurated in 1891 under Emperor Franz Joseph I. An architectural thread connects Semper's Vienna building with Palazzo Cipolla, the Rome venue designed by Antonio Cipolla.

Visitors can also explore a selection from the Kunstkammer, one of Europe's most celebrated cabinets of wonders. Natural curiosities and human ingenuity sit side by side in this section, offering a window into an empire that used art as a means of dialogue between civilizations.

Key Artworks and Artists

The show brings together major works by Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, Jan Brueghel the Elder, David Teniers the Younger, Lucas Cranach, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.

One of the most eagerly awaited works is Diego Velázquez's Portrait of the Infanta Margarita in a Blue Dress, a defining image of Habsburg court portraiture. The exhibition closes with Caravaggio's Crowning with Thorns, connecting Vienna's imperial collection to Italy's own artistic heritage.

Plan Your Visit

Opening Hours

• Monday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Tuesday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

The ticket office closes one hour before the museum. Extended hours (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) apply on Easter Sunday (April 5), Easter Monday (April 6), April 25, May 1, June 1, and June 2, 2026.

Tickets and Admission

All tickets include a complimentary audio guide.

• Full price: €18
• Open ticket: €25, valid for entry on any day at your preferred time until the end of the exhibition
• Reduced (€16): visitors with a disability rating below 100%; law enforcement with ID, teachers, seniors 65 and over, groups of 10–25 people, and non-accredited journalists (Monday–Friday, public holidays excluded)
• Free: children under 6, accredited journalists, visitors with 100% disability certification plus one accompanying person, one escort per group, up to two teachers per school group, and licensed tour guides.

Book tickets in advance through the official website to secure your preferred time slot, especially on weekends.

Location and Getting There

Palazzo Cipolla stands at Via del Corso 320, Rome, in the heart of the historic center. The venue is within walking distance of the Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, and the Trevi Fountain.

Take Metro Line A to Spagna or Barberini, or use one of the bus lines running along Via del Corso. Taxis and ride-share services stop directly in front of the building.

Accessibility

The ground-floor exhibition spaces are fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. The entrance from Via del Corso is relatively level. Some surrounding streets have cobblestones, so visitors requiring mobility assistance should plan accordingly.

Guided Tours and Learning Programs

The museum offers guided visits, educational workshops, and programs designed for schools, families, and adult audiences. All programs aim to open up the Habsburg collection to visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

Check the official website for current scheduling, group booking options, and any special evening events during the exhibition run.

For tickets and full visitor information, visit the official exhibition page at Museo del Corso.