Riace Bronzes: hours, tickets and visit to the Museum

The Riace Bronzes are at the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria (MArRC), in Piazza De Nava 26, open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 8 pm. On Mondays it is closed, the last admission is at 7:30 pm and the full ticket costs € 10. Those visiting alone or with their family do not have to book; groups do.

Here you will find timetables, tickets, access rules, how the Bronzes room works and how to get there, with verified data as of October 5, 2026.

Opening hours of the Riace Bronze Museum

The MArRC opens from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, and the ticket office closes at 7:30 pm. Monday is the closing day, with some extraordinary openings on public holidays: on January 5, 2026, for example, the museum remained open from 9 am to 8 pm. In summer, some evenings have extended opening, with ticket office until 10:30 pm.

From 28 September to 10 December 2026, the facades of Palazzo Piacentini, the museum's headquarters, are being restored: the management has announced that the visit to the rooms does not change.

Tickets for the Riace Bronzes: prices and reductions

The full ticket costs €10 and includes the entire route, including the Bronzes. Fares are effective from 1 July 2024.

Full price: 10 €.
Reduced 18-25 years: 2 €.
Free: under 18 years of age and for the categories provided for by national legislation (Ministerial Decree 507/1997 and subsequent amendments).
MArRC Slim: €5, valid from 18:00 to closing.
Annual subscriptions: MArRC Gold €22, MArRC Family €40 (2 adults and children under 18).

Buy your ticket online from the museum's official website (CoopCulture ticket office) or at the ticket office by 7:30 pm. It is valid for one entrance only: keep it, because the staff can ask for it.

The first Sunday of the month is free

Every first Sunday of the month, admission is free and without reservation, with the national initiative Sunday at the Museum. The next dates are November 1 and December 6, 2026. Admission was also free on some national holidays, such as November 4, 2025 and April 25, 2026.

Do I need to book a visit to the Riace Bronzes?

For individual visitors, reservations are not mandatory; the museum recommends online ticketing to avoid the queue in high season.

Groups and schools: reservations required at edu@coopculture.it or tour@coopculture.it, or by calling 06 399 676 00. Maximum 25 people per group, including accompanying persons and guides. Amplifiers are prohibited, earphones allowed.
Guided tours of the museum: they can also be booked with CoopCulture at 848 082408, at least one week in advance.

Access rules: backpacks, luggage and photos

At the entrance you pass through the metal detector and backpacks, trolleys, umbrellas and helmets must be left at the free cloakroom. The MArRC access and visit regulations also include:

Liquids: bottles of water up to 0.5 litres, baby food and medical products do not enter the room.
Photos and videos: Permits for personal and study use. Flashes, additional lights, tripods, selfie sticks and drones are prohibited.
Food and drinks: prohibited along the route.
Pets: small dogs in their arms or carrier, with a muzzle in tow. Guide dogs are always allowed.
Minors: under 14 years of age you can only enter accompanied.

Where are the Bronzes in the museum and how to enter the room

The Riace Bronzes are located in the Hall of the Riace and Porticello Bronzes, on the ground floor (level D), at the end of the itinerary. The visit starts from the second floor (level A, At the origins of Calabria) and descends to the ground floor. In the basement, on level E, there is the Hellenistic necropolis.

Entry to the room is restricted to protect the statues. You enter in shifts, with a maximum number of people, after a stop in the filter room, where a system regulates temperature and humidity. The museum does not publish a fixed stop time: follow the instructions of the room staff. In the same room there are the two bronze heads of the wreck of Porticello, the Head of the Philosopher and the Head of Basel.

Two lines of history

The statues were recovered in August 1972 in Riace Marina, at a depth of 8 meters, by Stefano Mariottini. They are Greek warriors from the fifth century BC, almost two meters tall, cast with lost wax. Who they represent remains an open question.

How long does it take to visit the museum

It counts about two hours for the entire museum, including the Bronzes. The regulation estimates the route at about 2 hours; the museum's FAQ indicates an average of an hour and a half for the independent visit. On busy days, add the wait in front of the Bronze Room.

When there are more people at the Museum of Reggio Calabria

The busiest days are free Sundays, holiday weekends and the month of August. In 2025, the museum exceeded 260,000 visitors, with the peak in August: 48,197 admissions in one month.

Long weekend of 25 April 2023: 8,601 admissions in four days, of which 5,462 on the free day of 25 April alone.
After Ferragosto 2023: 10,035 admissions from 16 to 19 August.
Spring 2026: 1,675 visitors on April 25 and 5,269 from May 1 to 3.

To wait less in front of the Hall of Bronzes, choose a weekday outside of July and August and enter when it opens.

Museum accessibility

The MArRC has a platform at the entrance and lifts for all exhibition levels. At the ticket office there is a video guide in LIS; for the blind and visually impaired, the museum indicates tactile material and audio guides, to be requested in advance. The necropolis can be visited with the assistance of the staff. For the Bronze Room, the regulation recommends reporting those with specific needs at the ticket office.

How to get to the Riace Bronze Museum

By train

The nearest station is Reggio di Calabria Lido: exit at Piazza Indipendenza, less than 150 meters from the entrance. Cross the square, take via Vollaro and you will find the museum on the left. From Reggio Calabria Centrale to Lido the regional takes 3-4 minutes and costs €1.40 (October 2026).

From the airport

The Strait Airport is about 7 km from the center.

Bus: ATAM lines 27 and 28 connect the airport to viale Genoese Zerbi, next to the museum, every 30 minutes (Reggio Air Link, September 2026).
Train: Reggio di Calabria Aeroporto station is about 1 km from the terminal, without shuttle. Tuesday 13 October 2026 has 6 direct regional trains to Reggio Lido, 15-24 minutes, €1.40.
Private transfer: The Athena ETC transfer costs €20 in total for 1 to 4 people and €5 per person for 5 to 8. See private transport.

From the port and by car

From the hydrofoil terminal it is about a 10-minute walk, via viale Genoese Zerbi and piazza Indipendenza. By car, exit at Reggio Calabria Porto and follow viale Genoese Zerbi, where you will also find paid parking, such as on the Falcomatà seafront.

What to pair on the same day

The museum, the seafront and the historic center can be explored on foot in half a day.

Lungomare Falcomatà: starts a few steps from the museum and overlooks Sicily, with the remains of the Greek walls and Roman baths.
Arena dello Stretto: about 15 minutes walk from the museum, with the statue of Athena on the sea.
Center and Piazza Duomo: about 20 minutes walk along Corso Garibaldi, up to the Cathedral.

Reggio City + Museum Tour: Center and Bronzes in 3 and a half hours

If you want the historical context in addition to the statues, the Reggio City + Museum Tour by Athena ETC combines a guided walk in the center and a visit to the MArRC. It lasts 3 and a half hours, starts from Piazza Duomo and is led by a certified guide, in Italian or English. It tells the story of the Greek Rhegion , the reconstruction after the earthquakes and the relationship with the Strait, then enters the museum up to the Bronzes. It costs from € 85 per person, with a 25% discount from 6 people upwards.

How to book with Athena ETC

Athena ETC services are reserved for members: registration is done online from the Join us page. The experiences are on request: from the Reggio City + Museum Tour page you choose the date, indicate how many people you are and receive confirmation. For groups and tailor-made requests, write to info@athenaetc.com or call +39 379 14 92 736.

Frequently asked questions about the Riace Bronzes and the Museum of Reggio Calabria

What are the Riace Bronze Museum opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, last admission at 7:30 pm. On Mondays it is closed, except for special openings.

How much does the ticket for the Riace Bronzes cost?

€10 full, €2 from 18 to 25 years old, free under 18. From 18:00 there is the MArRC Slim ticket for €5 (prices from 1 July 2024).

When do you enter the MArRC for free?

Every first Sunday of the month, without reservation. The next ones are November 1 and December 6, 2026.

Do you have to book to see the Riace Bronzes?

No for individual visitors. Yes for groups and schools, with a maximum of 25 people per group.

Where are the Bronzes inside the museum?

On the ground floor, level D, in the Hall of the Riace and Porticello Bronzes, at the end of the path that starts from the second floor.

How does the filter room of the Riace Bronzes work?

You enter in shifts, with a maximum number of people, after a stop in a space that regulates temperature and humidity to protect the statues.

Can you take photos of the Riace Bronzes?

Yes, for personal use. Flashes, tripods, selfie sticks and drones are prohibited.

Can I enter with a backpack?

Backpacks, trolleys, umbrellas and helmets go to the free cloakroom, after the metal detector.

How long does it take to visit the museum?

About 2 hours for the complete route according to the regulations; the average independent visit is an hour and a half.

What is the closest station to the museum?

Reggio di Calabria Lido, in Piazza Indipendenza, less than 150 meters from the entrance.

Riace Bronzes: how to organize a visit to the Museum of Reggio Calabria