Capitoline Museum: Tickets

Capitoline Museum Tickets and Information

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• Capitoline Museum Address: 1, Piazza del Campidoglio, 00186, Rome
• Opening Hours: 09:30 - 19:30

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Is the Capitoline Museum Worth Visiting

• As one of the oldest museums in Rome, we definitely think so, yes.

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What Visitors See At Capitoline Museum

• Two grand palaces
• Art
• Sculptures
• Frescoes

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About Capitoline Museum‍

Located at the top of the Capitoline Hill in the heart of Rome, the Capitoline Museums offers a collection of art and history that defines the Eternal City. It was originally established by Pope Sixtus IV in 1471 which makes the museums one of the world's oldest public museums, which in itself means they hold centuries of Roman history and culture.

The museums were originally designed to house a collection of ancient bronzes but Museums have evolved over time and the collection has naturally expanded and now includes a wide range of artefacts. Also, the museums' location on the Capitoline Hill, which held great significance in ancient Rome, adds further historical importance.

The two grand palaces:

The Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo - The Capitoline Museums are housed in two grand palaces and each presents a different journey offering visitors a chance to explore the various facets of Roman history.

Palazzo dei Conservatori - Is a treasure trove of classical sculptures including the iconic statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback. The grandeur of the statue captures the essence of Roman imperial power. The museum is also home to the Capitoline Wolf, which is a symbol of Rome's legendary foundation story and features the she-wolf nurturing the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus that founded the city.

Palazzo Nuovo - the second palace complements its counterpart by offering another significant collection of ancient sculptures and frescoes. Some of its highlights include the sculpture of the Capitoline Venus, a masterpiece that represents the timeless beauty of classical art.