Mythology for kids at the Borghese Gallery

A fun journey through Gods and Legends

At the Borghese Gallery statues and paintings turn mithological stories into vivid scenesthat feel almost alive.
A family-friendly tour that helps you relive myths of gods with almost human emotions, and of humans dealing with the unpredictable whims of the divine.
You will leave with photos, curiosity and just one small doubt left in mind. Was it really marble, or did it move when you weren’t looking?

Tour in Depth

Come to visit the Galleria Borghese and get ready to explore a place where statues are not just artworks. They feel like stories caught in motion. This tour is made for kids and families who want to discover myths in a fun and easy way.

Inside you will discover masterpieces by important artists such as BerniniCaravaggioCanova. Each one has its own way of turning myth into something exciting and easy to understand.

As you move through the rooms you will meet gods, heroes, mythical creatures from the ancient world. Figures carved in marble that seem to hold love, conflict, transformation, desire within them. Each sculpture becomes a little adventure. It invites you to look closer. It helps you spot the details that tell the story.

This is not a boring lesson in mythology. It is a playful walk through stories that do not stay on the page. They appear right in front of you. A tour that will excite both kids and adults. You will carry home memories of surprising stories that stay with you long after the visit.

Dress Code & Security Rules

To know

TOUR TYPE

Private tour (only your group will participate)

DURATION

2.5 hours

PERFECT FOR

People who are curious about gods with very human problems.

MEETING POINT

In front of the Borghese Gallery. Googlemaps: https://g.co/kgs/VKjeKV

TICKET

Once your tour is confirmed, we’ll take care of securing the tickets for all participants.

ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.

What to bring?

  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • A touch of imagination to let the myths surprise you.

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