Dinosauri in carne e ossa at Appia Joy Park, every Saturday and Sunday from November 14, 2026

Starting November 14, 2026, the dinosaur exhibition «Dinosauri in carne e ossa» is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Appia Joy Park, at via Annia Regilla 245 in Rome. The 2026 Rome edition is scheduled through December 31, 2026. Full admission is 12 euros and the reduced rate is 10 euros; tickets are bought online or at the park's ticket office, which closes 45 minutes before closing time.

Updated November 9, 2026.

The event

The Rome edition, titled LIFE, is an open-air prehistoric park: about 30 life-size paleo-sculptures of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, some of them gigantic, are scattered among Mediterranean scrub, palms, conifers and rare Ginkgo biloba trees. The reconstructions come from the work of paleontologists and paleoartists. The walking route takes about 45 minutes and can be repeated during opening hours; guided visits last about an hour, are adapted to the age of the participants and are booked by e-mail with the educational office.

The November 2026 program includes the DinoTour every Sunday, except November 1, from 11:00 a.m. to noon: a themed route with an expert guide, recommended for ages 6 and up and for adults, with a 5-euro supplement on top of the admission ticket and required booking. On Saturday, November 28, 2026, throughout opening hours, illustrator and paleoartist Marzio Mereggia draws a personalized dinosaur for each visitor; the activity is included in the ticket and needs no booking.

Where it takes place: Appia Joy Park

Appia Joy Park is a park equipped for events at via Annia Regilla 245, in the Appio Pignatelli district. Besides the exhibition it hosts a treetop adventure course run by Roma Avventura and the refreshment point La Fraschetta; the route is accessible to wheelchairs and dogs are allowed on a leash. For more outings with children in the same weeks, see the One Health Days calendar at the Bioparco, and from November 19, 2026 Christmas Garden at the Orto Botanico opens to the public.

Practical information

• Dates: every Saturday and Sunday starting November 14, 2026; edition scheduled through December 31, 2026
• Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (regular hours in the November 2026 program); the ticket office closes 45 minutes earlier
• Venue: Appia Joy Park, via Annia Regilla 245, 00178 Rome
• Tickets: full price 12 euros; reduced 10 euros for over-65s, minors ages 4 and up, students and companions of people with disabilities; free for children up to age 3 and for people with disabilities; family ticket at 10 euros per person for groups of 3 or more
• How to buy: online through the exhibition's website or at the park's ticket office
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner

Frequently asked questions about Dinosauri in carne e ossa

What kind of exhibition is it?

The dinosaur exhibition is an open-air prehistoric park with about 30 life-size sculptures of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.

How long does the visit take?

The route takes about 45 minutes and can be repeated several times during opening hours.

What are the opening hours?

Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., according to the November 2026 program. The ticket office closes 45 minutes earlier.

Where are tickets bought?

Online through the exhibition's website or directly at the park's ticket office. No booking is needed for a self-guided visit.

Can you visit when it rains?

Yes, the exhibition stays open in bad weather except during a red weather alert. There are gazebos along the route for shelter.

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