British School at Rome

The British research institute for archaeology, history and the fine arts, in a Lutyens building near Villa Borghese, hosting English-language lectures, artists' open studios and exhibitions.

Coming up at BSR

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Oct28Rushforth Lecture: Converging Romeward – British Visitors to Mediaeval RomeWednesday, 6:00 PMJulian Gardner, emeritus professor of art history at Warwick, on the British travellers who came to Rome in the 13th and 14th centuries to study its ruins and statues, watch the popes, buy antiquities or, occasionally, be tortured, and on how Rome may have shaped the rebuilding of Westminster Abbey. A hybrid event at the British School at Rome (Via Antonio Gramsci 61, near Villa Borghese) and on Zoom. The venue doesn't publish a price on this listing; registration in advance is requested.See listing
Nov4Cent'anni a Roma: The Abbey Awards, 1926–2026Wednesday, 6:00 PMOpening evening of a British School at Rome exhibition marking a century of the Abbey Awards, founded by Gertrude Abbey in 1926: new works on paper by Abbey alumni from the 1950s to today, shown with archive material on the awards' history. It begins at 6 PM with a 30-minute conversation in the Lecture Theatre between Danny Rolph, Vanessa Jackson and Sacha Craddock and the artists (in person only). At the BSR, Via Antonio Gramsci 61. The venue doesn't publish a price on this listing.See listing
Nov6Robert Harris on AgrippaFriday, 6:00 PMBestselling novelist Robert Harris talks about his new novel Agrippa, which follows Augustus's closest friend and ally through the aftermath of Caesar's murder, in conversation with Italian author Giancarlo De Cataldo. In English and Italian with simultaneous interpretation, organised with Mondadori, at the British School at Rome (Via Antonio Gramsci 61) and on Zoom, with a drinks reception for those attending in person. In-person places are first come, first served; the venue doesn't publish a price on this listing.See listing
Nov25Australia Youth Music Opera Recital: Shanul SharmaWednesday, 6:00 PMTenor Shanul Sharma sings arias, art songs and Neapolitan classics made famous by Caruso, Mario Lanza and Pavarotti, across the classical, romantic and verismo repertoire, in Italian, German, French, Spanish and Sanskrit. A hybrid evening at the British School at Rome (Via Antonio Gramsci 61) and on Zoom, with advance registration. The venue doesn't publish a price on this listing.See listing
Dec2Winter Open StudiosDec 2 – Dec 3The artists in residence at the British School at Rome open their studios, giving a look at the research behind their work. At the BSR, Via Antonio Gramsci 61, near Villa Borghese, on Wednesday 2 December (6–9 PM) and Thursday 3 December (4–7 PM). Free, no registration needed.Free · no registration
Dec16BSR Open House: Celebrating 125 YearsWednesday, 6:00 PMThe British School at Rome closes its 125th-anniversary year with a reception and exhibitions on its archaeological research, its graphic identity, its research collections (including Piranesi and William Gell projects), its century-long partnership with the Abbey Council and its tradition of hospitality. At the BSR, Via Antonio Gramsci 61, 6–9 PM. Free, no registration required.Free · no registration

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Questions people ask

Where is BSR?＋

Via Antonio Gramsci 61, 00197 Roma, in Valle Giulia. Tram 19 stops on Viale delle Belle Arti nearby; Flaminio (Metro A) is about 900 m.

What's on at BSR?＋

6 upcoming listings on our calendar; the next is Rushforth Lecture: Converging Romeward – British Visitors to Mediaeval Rome on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00 PM.

How much do events at BSR cost?＋

2 listings are free.

Does BSR have anything on weekends or evenings?＋

Of the 6 dated listings, 0 fall on a weekend and 6 start at 5pm or later.

How do I book at BSR?＋

On BSR's own website or booking page, linked from each listing. We read the dates and prices off it by hand and do not sell tickets.

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