Recently restored to the city of Rome, Palazzo Merulana is a modern and dynamic space that you can discover and experience in the heart of the Esquilino district.
Located inside the former Public Health Office, today the building is home to an important modern and contemporary art collection.
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Opening days
from Monday to Friday
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Opening times
Collection and exhibitions
from Monday to Friday
from 12:00 to 19:00
last admission at 18:00
Ground floor, CafeCulture, Bookshop
from Monday to Friday
from 9:00 to 18:00 -
Closing
Saturday, Sunday
- Web Palazzo Merulana
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility
Palazzo Merulana is wheelchair accessible
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Info Reservation
individuals and groups
+39 06 39967800
info@palazzomerulana.itevents
attivitaculturali@palazzomerulana.itCafèCulture
+39 0662288768press
stampa@palazzomerulana.it
HISTORY
In the 1960s it was decided that the original Public Health Office, dating to 1929, would be demolished and rebuilt in reinforced concrete and glass but the project was never finished and the gutted building was a notable feature of this stretch of road for decades. Thanks to a major redevelopment project, in 2018 this “urban void” was filled with the opening of the new Palazzo Merulana.
Since 2014 the Elena and Claudio Cerasi Foundation has boasted a collection of modern and contemporary art which in terms of its composition and breadth is an authentic snapshot of Italian 20th century art. The 1,800 m2 space at Palazzo Merulana is now the permanent home of over 90 works.
VISITING THE PALAZZO
Here the spaces are specifically organised to display works of art and host cultural events, shows, books presentations and meetings with personalities from the contemporary world.
You will begin your visit on the ground floor with the works of Antonietta Raphael and Ceroli, Fontana and Penone. On the second floor you’ll find De Chirico, Balla, Capogrossi, Severini and Cambellotti, to name just a few, while on the third floor there is a gallery for temporary exhibitions. Before leaving don’t forget to head up to the loft, dedicated to cultural activities and culinary events, and its splendid terrace, from where you can enjoy a unique view of the rooftops and domes of Rome.
Palazzo Merulana is a treasure trove rich in wonderful works of contemporary art, but also a space where you can relax and enjoy some downtime away from the bustle of the city. What are you waiting for? Come and visit us!
Services
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Visits
for groups by reservation
available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish -
Didactics for schools
by reservation
available in Italian, English -
Audioguide
Full price€ 5.00
available in Italian, English
Reduced € 4.00 -
Bookshop
On the ground floor, with free access
Wednesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. -
Cafés and food Courts
CafèCulture, on the ground floor, with free access
Wednesday to Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Additional Info
INDIVIDUALS
Online booking recommended.
GROUPS AND SCHOOLS
Mandatory reservation entrance:
- groups € 30.00 (min 10, max 25 people)
- schools € 20.00 (min 10, max 25 people)
Groups and schools must pay for the entrance reservation and tickets in advance.
Info and reservation info@coopculture.it
This service i temporarily suspended.
Where
Via Merulana 121, Roma (RM)
Transportation
Metro: line A station Manzoni, line B - line B1 station Colosseo, station Termini
Bus: n.16, 75, 714, 717, C3 stop on Merulana/Labicana
51 stop on Manzoni/Merulana
360, 590 stop on Manzoni
Tram: 3, 8 stop on Labicana/Merulana
Visiting Rules
- To access the exhibition halls of Palazzo Merulana it is mandatory for visitors to wear a face mask covering nose and mouth for the duration of the visit.
- At their entrance, visitors will be subjected to body temperature measurement ; if temperature is above 37.5°C, access will be denied.
- Inside the exhibition halls of Palazzo Merulana it is necessary to maintain the interpersonal distance of at least one meter, in order to avoid crowding
- Access to the exhibition halls is allowed only accompanied by a Palace staff member
- It is recommended that all visitors to Palazzo Merulana carefully follow and respect the health rules, which guarantee the health and safety of everyone. These include, in addition to wearing a face mask covering the nose and mouth for the entire duration of the visit, also the sanitation of hands using a hydro-alcoholic solution made available at the entrance to the exhibition halls of Palazzo Merulana
- The use of lifts is strictly allowed to people with walking difficulties or with particular health conditions that suggest it; it is however possible only for one person at a time or more if they belong to the same family group.
