Travel Reference
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Each room seems to feature a Baroque masterpiece. The best of all is in Room III: Bern-
ini's
Apollo and Daphne
.
It's the perfect Baroque subject—capturing a thrilling, action-
filled moment. In the mythological story, Apollo—made stupid by Cupid's arrow of
love—chases after Daphne, who has been turned off by the “arrow of disgust.” Just as he's
about to catch her, she calls to her father to save her. Magically, her fingers begin to sprout
leaves, her toes become roots, her skin turns to bark, and she transforms into a tree. Frus-
trated Apollo will end up with a handful of leaves. Walk slowly around the statue. It's more
air than stone.
Cost and Hours:
€12.50; drops to €8.50 when there's no temporary exhibit, both prices
include basic €2 reservation fee, credit cards accepted, Tue-Sun 9:00-19:00, closed Mon,
ticket office closes one hour before museum, no photos, all bags and cameras must be
checked (free).
Reservations:
Reservations are mandatory and simple to get. It's easiest by booking on-
line(
www.ticketeria.it
,
€1extrabookingfee,user-friendlywebsite).Youcanalsoreserveby
telephone (tel. 06-32810, press 2 for English, pay for tickets on arrival). Call during Italian
office hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-13:00, office closed Sat in Aug and Sun year-
round.
Every two hours, 360 people are allowed to enter the museum. Entry times are 9:00,
11:00,13:00,15:00,and17:00.Reservea
minimum
ofseveraldaysinadvanceforaweekday
visit, and at least a week ahead for weekends. Reservations are tightest at 11:00 and 15:00,
on Tuesdays, and on weekends. For off-season weekdays (but not weekends), your chances
of getting a same-day reservation are fairly high if you're flexible about the entry time (but
you must go in person—you can't call to reserve same-day tickets).
