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Capitoline Museums

ArchaeologyArtHistoryClosed todayFrom €15Piazza Venezia (bus hub, Tram 8 terminus)

Founded in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV gave a group of ancient bronzes to the people of Rome, the Capitoline Museums are widely regarded as the world's oldest public museums. They occupy the twin palaces of Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, which face each other across Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio. The collection is a treasury of Roman sculpture, including the Capitoline Wolf, the Dying Gaul, the Capitoline Venus and the original gilded-bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. The Pinacoteca Capitolina adds paintings by Caravaggio, Titian and Rubens.

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Address

Piazza del Campidoglio 1, 00186 Rome, Italy

Nearest station: Piazza Venezia (bus hub, Tram 8 terminus), Colosseo (Metro Line B), Teatro Marcello / Ara Coeli (bus)

Admission

€15

Reduced approx EUR 9.50; free for residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City with valid ID; combined ticket rises to approx EUR 20.50 during major temporary exhibitions

Visitor Information

How much does Capitoline Museums cost?
Standard adult admission to Capitoline Museums is €15. Reduced approx EUR 9.50; free for residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City with valid ID; combined ticket rises to approx EUR 20.50 during major temporary exhibitions. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Capitoline Museums?
Capitoline Museums is open Open daily 9:30-19:30 (last admission 18:30); 24 & 31 Dec 9:30-14:00, 1 Jan 11:00-20:00; closed 1 May and 25 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Capitoline Museums?
Capitoline Museums is located at Piazza del Campidoglio 1, 00186 Rome, Italy, in the Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio) area of Rome. The nearest stations are Piazza Venezia (bus hub, Tram 8 terminus), Colosseo (Metro Line B), Teatro Marcello / Ara Coeli (bus).
What can I see at Capitoline Museums?
The world's oldest public museums, crowning Michelangelo's Capitoline Hill with the bronze she-wolf, Marcus Aurelius and ancient Rome. Current highlights include Diego Rivera and the Construction of Modern Art in 20th-Century Mexico, Angeli: Messengers, Guardians and Wanderers from Antiquity to the Contemporary, Vasari e Roma.
Do I need to book Capitoline Museums in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Capitoline Museums?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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