Rome’s Weekend Cultural Guide: Exhibitions, Walks, and Star Gazing (January 23-25, 2026)

Rome’s Weekend Cultural Guide: Exhibitions, Walks, and Star Gazing (January 23-25, 2026)

This weekend, from Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25, 2026, Rome is buzzing with a diverse cultural offering promoted by Roma Capitale, the Department of Culture, and the Capitoline Superintendency for Cultural Heritage. The program blends science, history, and art, featuring archaeological itineraries, urban walks, activities for children, and new shows at the Planetarium, catering to various audiences across the city.

Last Chance to See Exhibitions at Civic Museums

This weekend marks the final opportunity to visit several compelling exhibitions at Rome’s civic museums:

• Niki Berlinguer, ‘The Lady of Tapestries’: On display until January 25 at the Casina delle Civette within the Museums of Villa Torlonia.
• Contemporary Art Exhibitions at Museo Carlo Bilotti Aranciera di Villa Borghese:
  • ‘Silvia Scaringella. Deus sive natura’
  • ‘Piero Mascetti. Echi barocchi e visioni urbane’

  These exhibitions conclude on January 25.

Walks and Archaeology: Gianicolo and Appia Antica

Explore Rome’s rich history with guided walks and archaeological tours:

• Gianicolo Walk: ‘The Thousand Faces of the Roman Republic’:
  • When: Saturday, January 24, at 11:00 AM
  • What: An itinerary among the busts on the hill, from Luciano Manara and Giuseppe Garibaldi to lesser-known figures like Colomba Antonietti and Andrés Aguyar.
  • Starting Point: Museum of the Roman Republic and Garibaldian Memory.
  • Highlight: Stop at the belvedere for the traditional cannon shot.
• ‘Archaeology in Comune’ along the Appia Antica:
  • Villa di Massenzio:
    • When: Saturday, January 24, at 11:30 AM
    • What: A visit with an Italian Sign Language (LIS) interpreter exploring the palace, circus, and dynastic mausoleum.
  • Museum of the Walls: ‘History of Porta San Sebastiano’:
    • When: Sunday, January 25, at 10:30 AM
    • What: An engaging meeting followed by a walk along the Aurelian Walls walkway.

  Activities for Children and Families

  The younger audience can enjoy a special event at the Museum of the Ara Pacis:

  • ‘Animal Face, Hero’s Heart’:
    • When: Sunday, January 25, at 10:30 AM
    • Where: Museum of the Ara Pacis
    • What: Activities created with the Central Children’s Library, featuring readings and games to discover the characters depicted on the monument and reflect on the relationship between humans and nature in ancient Rome.

  The Stars Take Center Stage at the Planetarium

  The Planetarium of Rome presents new and returning shows for all ages:

  • New Show: ‘The Magic of the Northern Lights’:
    • When: Debuts Saturday, January 24, at 4:00 PM
    • What: A journey through science and wonder, explaining one of Earth’s most fascinating atmospheric phenomena and the connection between the Sun and the planets of the Solar System.
  • Ongoing Adult Programming:
    • ‘From Earth to the Universe’
    • ‘Return to the Stars’
    • ‘Interstellar – The Journey of the Voyager Probes’
    • ‘The Starry Night’
    • ‘Cosmic Ecology: Children of the Stars, Guardians of the Earth’
    • ‘When Stars Fall’
  • Shows for Children (with Gabriele Catanzaro as ‘Doctor Stellarium’):
    • ‘Carousel Among the Planets’
    • ‘A Star’s Life’

  Practical Information and Contacts

  For more details on specific events, check the official websites of Roma Capitale’s cultural institutions.

  Event Locations & Contacts:

  • Casina delle Civette (Museums of Villa Torlonia): For ‘The Lady of Tapestries’ exhibition.
  • Museo Carlo Bilotti Aranciera di Villa Borghese: For contemporary art exhibitions.
  • Museum of the Roman Republic and Garibaldian Memory: Starting point for Gianicolo walk.
  • Villa di Massenzio (Appia Antica): Archaeological site.
  • Museum of the Walls: For ‘History of Porta San Sebastiano’.
  • Museum of the Ara Pacis: For children’s activities.
  • Planetarium of Rome: For all star gazing shows.

  Please note that specific booking requirements or additional fees may apply to some events. It is advisable to check the official websites or contact the venues directly for the most up-to-date information.

  Source: https://www.lacapitale.it/articolo/roma-cultura-nel-weekend-mostre-passeggiate-e-stelle-dal-23-al-25-gennaio