When is Domus Aurea open?
Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sun 9:30 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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MuseumSan Giovanni
Domus Aurea
- 4.64.0k reviews
- Closed now
Nero’s buried palace preserves frescoed rooms and an octagonal hall, with guided visits offering virtual reconstructions.
Quick answers
Domus Aurea in short
When is the best time to visit Domus Aurea?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Domus Aurea indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Domus Aurea good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Domus Aurea cost?
Tickets €18 adult; €26 with educational tour and virtual reality.
Do you need to book Domus Aurea?
Yes, you need to book ahead.
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How long do you need at Domus Aurea?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Domus Aurea?
Vle della Domus Aurea, 00184 Roma RM.
Is Domus Aurea wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens Fri 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
17°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 15°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 12pm
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- 2pm20°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesdayToday
- Closed
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 9:30 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Domus Aurea
- 2 Ristorante Pizza Forum Roma- Forno a Legna · 2 min
- 3 RoYaL Art Cafè · 2 min
- 4 Il gelato di Costanza · 2 min
- 5 Ristoro Della Salute · 2 min
Good to know
- Tickets €18 adult; €26 with educational tour and virtual reality
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 75 min
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 4.0k reviews
Known for
- Virtual reality
- Ancient frescoes
- Octagonal room
- Nero’s palace
What people say
- People like:
- Virtual reality, knowledgeable guides and frescoes stand out in review topics.
Around San Giovanni
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Ristorante Pizza Forum Roma- Forno a LegnaPizza · 2 min walk
RoYaL Art CafèItalian · 2 min walk
Good nowIl gelato di CostanzaSweets · 2 min walk
Ristoro Della SaluteItalian · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses all day.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.