Musei di Villa Torlonia

About the museum

Villa Torlonia, on the Via Nomentana, was for more than a century the country residence of the Torlonia family. During the 19th century the park was enriched with numerous buildings and decorative elements, including the Casino Nobile, the main residence, the Casino dei Principi, the Casina delle Civette and the Serra Moresca.

Between 1925 and 1943 the villa was rented to Benito Mussolini, who lived there with his family; the underground air-raid shelters, which can now be visited, date from that period. After the war the buildings fell into neglect, and only with the restorations promoted by Roma Capitale were they recovered and opened as civic museums.

Today the Musei di Villa Torlonia comprise the Casino Nobile, with decorated rooms, the Casina delle Civette, with its Art Nouveau stained-glass windows, the Casino dei Principi, the Serra Moresca with the Torre Moresca, and the bunker.

Highlights

• Casino Nobile with decorated rooms
• Casina delle Civette with Art Nouveau stained-glass windows
• Serra Moresca and Torre Moresca
• Bunker and air-raid shelters (guided tours)
• Historic park of Villa Torlonia

Permanent exhibitions

• Casino Nobile – Main residence of the Torlonia family, with decorated rooms and collections.
• Casina delle Civette – Building in the Liberty (Art Nouveau) style, known for its stained-glass windows.

Operated by

Roma Capitale – Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali

Admission & discounts

Residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City enter free with an identity card (since February 2026) to the Casino Nobile, Casina delle Civette, Serra Moresca and the combined ticket; the MIC card gives free admission to the same venues and a reduction for the bunker. Advance sale online, by call centre 060608, or at the ticket office for later days: €1 (card payment only); online tickets are non-refundable. The base prices shown (€8 full, €5 reduced) apply to the Serra Moresca with Torre Moresca, the cheapest single ticket. Audio guide €4 (Italian, English, French).

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The site states that use is facilitated by lifts, goods lifts and ramps, with the support of the custodial staff, without specifying the buildings. The Theatre has a ramp at the entrance and a lift to the first gallery, to be activated with staff. A notice reports that the goods lift of the Serra Moresca is out of service and does not allow access to the workshop spaces. Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

Entry to the park with bicycles is not permitted.

Events & venue rental

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