École française de Rome opens permanent exhibition space in Piazza Navona
The École française de Rome has opened a permanent exhibition space at Piazza Navona 62 in the heart of Rome, marking an important development for the institution founded in 1875 at Palazzo Farnese. The inaugural exhibit runs until April 30, 2026, celebrating the institute's 150-year history with various documents focused on its commitment to Italian and Mediterranean studies, particularly in Etruscology, Roman topography, and Papal history. This location, which has been a central hub for the École for the past fifty years, includes an archaeological section that details the piazza's evolution from ancient times to the 19th century. Entry to all events and exhibits is free. Upcoming displays include "Isole e santi" starting May 27, 2026, and events like a seminar on women and musical patronage on April 14-15, 2026, and a conference on the Gregorian calendar on April 20-21, 2026.
Key facts
- École française de Rome opens permanent exhibition space at Piazza Navona 62, Rome.
- Inaugural exhibition runs until April 30, 2026, covering 150 years of the institute's history.
- The building was acquired by the École fifty years ago for its centenary.
- The space includes an archaeological zone reconstructing Piazza Navona's history.
- All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public.
- Next exhibition: 'Isole e santi – Monasteri e santuari dell’Adriatico orientale' opens May 27, 2026.
- That exhibition was previously shown at Museo Archeologico di Spalato in 2025.
- Upcoming events: seminar on April 14-15, 2026, and conference on April 20-21, 2026.
Entities
Institutions
- École française de Rome
- Palazzo Farnese
- Museo Archeologico di Spalato
- Artribune
Locations
- Piazza Navona
- Rome
- Italy
- Spalato
- Adriatic