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Capitoline Museum exterior with equestrian statue in Rome, Italy.
Busts and sculptures in a gallery at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Man viewing ancient artifacts at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Marforio statue in the Capitoline Museums courtyard, Rome.
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius inside Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Girl standing in courtyard of Capitoline Museum, Rome, surrounded by ancient sculptures.
Sculpture fragments of Constantine at Capitoline Museum, Rome, including head and hand.
Dying Gaul statue in Capitoline Museum, Rome, depicting a wounded warrior in a classical setting.
Capitoline Wolf statue with Romulus and Remus at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Statue of river god at Musei Capitolini, Rome, near staircase.
Marble foot sculpture at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome with geometric paving and surrounding historic buildings.
Paintings displayed in a gallery at the Capitoline Museums, Rome.
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  • Make the most of your museum visit with pre-booked access to both palaces, plus entry to the Cartier and Myths exhibition in one simple ticket.

  • Enter during your reserved time slot and start exploring without ticket desk stress, using your Rome city app to orient yourself around the galleries.

  • Explore Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, from sculpture halls to painting rooms, then dive into Cartier and Myths for jewel-inspired storytelling.

  • Move at your own pace between permanent collections and special displays, using the app map to find must-see rooms and artworks that match your interests.

  • Choose hosted entry or add options like a multilingual audio guide, multimedia video, temporary exhibitions, or a drink at Terrazza Caffarelli.

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  • Make the most of your museum visit with pre-booked access to both palaces, plus entry to the Cartier and Myths exhibition in one simple ticket.

  • Enter during your reserved time slot and start exploring without ticket desk stress, using your Rome city app to orient yourself around the galleries.

  • Explore Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, from sculpture halls to painting rooms, then dive into Cartier and Myths for jewel-inspired storytelling.

  • Move at your own pace between permanent collections and special displays, using the app map to find must-see rooms and artworks that match your interests.

  • Choose hosted entry or add options like a multilingual audio guide, multimedia video, temporary exhibitions, or a drink at Terrazza Caffarelli.

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Capitoline She-Wolf statue with Romulus and Remus in Rome museum.
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Capitoline Museum exterior with equestrian statue in Rome, Italy.
Girl standing in courtyard of Capitoline Museum, Rome, surrounded by ancient sculptures.
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Guests using audio guide in museum hallway.
Capitoline Museums and statues in Campidoglio Square, Rome, with visitors exploring.
Dying Gaul statue in Capitoline Museum, Rome, depicting a wounded warrior in a classical setting.
Marforio statue in the Capitoline Museums courtyard, Rome.
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius at Capitoline Museums, Rome.
Visitors admiring artwork in a museum gallery.
Explore at your pace
  • Take your time with a 7-day card covering Musei Capitolini and Centrale Montemartini, so you can spread both visits across your stay.

  • Get standard admission to both museums with one card instead of purchasing two separate museum tickets.

  • Explore classical art on Capitoline Hill, then see ancient sculptures displayed inside a former power plant.

  • The card remains valid for 7 days from your first museum visit, giving you flexibility to visit the two sites on different days.

  • Temporary exhibitions require a separate supplement, which you can purchase online or directly at the museum ticket office.

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  • Take your time with a 7-day card covering Musei Capitolini and Centrale Montemartini, so you can spread both visits across your stay.

  • Get standard admission to both museums with one card instead of purchasing two separate museum tickets.

  • Explore classical art on Capitoline Hill, then see ancient sculptures displayed inside a former power plant.

  • The card remains valid for 7 days from your first museum visit, giving you flexibility to visit the two sites on different days.

  • Temporary exhibitions require a separate supplement, which you can purchase online or directly at the museum ticket office.

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€19.90
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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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Tour group outside Capitoline Museums in Rome with guide holding flag.
River god statue in Capitoline Museums courtyard, Rome.
Sculpture fragments of Constantine at Capitoline Museum, Rome, including head and hand.
Capitoline Museums statues including Marcus Aurelius on horseback and the Capitoline Wolf in Rome.
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Capitoline She-Wolf statue with Romulus and Remus in Rome museum.
Dying Gaul statue in Capitoline Museum, Rome, depicting a wounded warrior in a classical setting.
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Statue of Tiber River God at Capitoline Museums, Rome, featuring reclining figure with cornucopia.
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Capitoline Museums and statues in Campidoglio Square, Rome, with visitors exploring.
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  • Join a professional guide for focused stories on Rome's past, enriched with multimedia that brings key moments and monuments to life around you.

  • Enter with a reserved time slot, meet your English-speaking guide, and head directly inside the Capitoline Museums to begin your narrated visit.

  • Your ticket covers timed access to the Capitoline Museums and, when scheduled, entry to the temporary exhibition for a fuller look at changing displays.

  • Watch a 25-minute multimedia video that sets the scene before or after your walk, helping you connect what you see in the galleries to Rome's wider history.

  • Explore the museum through a structured group route, making it easier to connect individual artworks with the wider history of Rome.

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  • Join a professional guide for focused stories on Rome's past, enriched with multimedia that brings key moments and monuments to life around you.

  • Enter with a reserved time slot, meet your English-speaking guide, and head directly inside the Capitoline Museums to begin your narrated visit.

  • Your ticket covers timed access to the Capitoline Museums and, when scheduled, entry to the temporary exhibition for a fuller look at changing displays.

  • Watch a 25-minute multimedia video that sets the scene before or after your walk, helping you connect what you see in the galleries to Rome's wider history.

  • Explore the museum through a structured group route, making it easier to connect individual artworks with the wider history of Rome.

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€80
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Capitoline Museums and Altare della Patria in Rome, featuring iconic architecture and statues.
Busts and sculptures in a gallery at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Marforio statue in the courtyard of Capitoline Museum, Rome.
View from Altar of the Fatherland, Rome, with chariot statue and cityscape.
Altare della Patria with glass elevator and rooftop view in Rome, Italy.
Girl standing in courtyard of Capitoline Museum, Rome, surrounded by ancient sculptures.
Statue of river god at Musei Capitolini, Rome, near staircase.
Man viewing ancient artifacts at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius inside Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Victor Emmanuel II Monument with Italian flags at Venice Square, Rome.
Venice square view from Altare della Patria, Rome, with Italian flag and historic buildings.
Explore at your pace
  • Explore three museums and take in panoramic views of Rome—all with a single ticket.

  • Ride a unique glass elevator to panoramic views over Rome, then explore the Museum of the Risorgimento and Palazzo Venezia at your own pace.

  • Enjoy timed access to the world’s first public museum, the Capitoline Museums, and take a look at centuries of Roman history.

  • Admire a stunning collection of sculptures and paintings, including the iconic bronze she-wolf, alongside rotating temporary exhibits.

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  • Explore three museums and take in panoramic views of Rome—all with a single ticket.

  • Ride a unique glass elevator to panoramic views over Rome, then explore the Museum of the Risorgimento and Palazzo Venezia at your own pace.

  • Enjoy timed access to the world’s first public museum, the Capitoline Museums, and take a look at centuries of Roman history.

  • Admire a stunning collection of sculptures and paintings, including the iconic bronze she-wolf, alongside rotating temporary exhibits.

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€49.30

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Mamertine Prison facade and visitor at Capitoline Museum courtyard in Rome.
Mamertine Prison altar in ancient stone chamber, Rome.
Capitoline Museum exterior with equestrian statue in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum Arena interior with tourists exploring ancient Roman architecture in Rome, Italy.
Palatine Hill ruins with Roman Forum columns in Rome, Italy.
Mamertine Prison interior with ancient stone walls and table in Rome.
Marforio statue in the courtyard of Capitoline Museum, Rome.
Colosseum in Rome with tourists on an express guided tour.
Small group tour at Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy, with ancient ruins and columns.
Busts and sculptures in a gallery at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Man viewing ancient artifacts at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Capitoline Wolf statue with Romulus and Remus at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius inside Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Walk in the footsteps of emperors, gladiators, and saints as you explore ancient ruins, legendary prisons, and world-class museums in one seamless experience.

  • Dive deep into Rome's history with a detailed audio guide covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Mamertine Prison.

  • Uncover the Colosseum’s rich history and legends with an engaging multimedia guide.

  • Explore the Capitoline Museums, the world’s first public museum, with a timed-entry ticket and immerse yourself in centuries of Roman history.

  • Marvel at an impressive collection of sculptures and paintings, including the bronze she-wolf, along with captivating temporary exhibitions.

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  • Walk in the footsteps of emperors, gladiators, and saints as you explore ancient ruins, legendary prisons, and world-class museums in one seamless experience.

  • Dive deep into Rome's history with a detailed audio guide covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Mamertine Prison.

  • Uncover the Colosseum’s rich history and legends with an engaging multimedia guide.

  • Explore the Capitoline Museums, the world’s first public museum, with a timed-entry ticket and immerse yourself in centuries of Roman history.

  • Marvel at an impressive collection of sculptures and paintings, including the bronze she-wolf, along with captivating temporary exhibitions.

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€58.80

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Busts and sculptures in Musei Capitolini, ornate room in Doria Pamphilj, Rome.
Capitoline Museum exterior with equestrian statue in Rome, Italy.
Capitoline Wolf statue with Romulus and Remus at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Doria Pamphilj Gallery hall with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and classical statues in Rome.
Doria Pamphilj Gallery ornate ceiling with vibrant frescoes and framed paintings.
Man viewing ancient artifacts at Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius inside Musei Capitolini, Rome.
Doria Pamphilj Gallery interior with classic paintings and ornate decor in Rome, Italy.
Doria Pamphilj Courtyard with lush greenery and historic architecture in Rome.
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Audio guide
  • Enter two of Rome’s top attractions, the Doria Pamphilj Gallery and Capitoline Museums, while saving money and skipping long lines.

  • Marvel at one of Rome’s grandest private art collections in the lavish Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, featuring masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Velázquez.

  • Explore the world’s first public museum, the Capitoline Museums, and admire legendary sculptures like the bronze she-wolf symbolizing Rome’s origins.

  • Wander through Renaissance-era palazzos filled with historical artifacts and enjoy breathtaking views of the Roman Forum from the Capitoline Hill.

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  • Enter two of Rome’s top attractions, the Doria Pamphilj Gallery and Capitoline Museums, while saving money and skipping long lines.

  • Marvel at one of Rome’s grandest private art collections in the lavish Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, featuring masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Velázquez.

  • Explore the world’s first public museum, the Capitoline Museums, and admire legendary sculptures like the bronze she-wolf symbolizing Rome’s origins.

  • Wander through Renaissance-era palazzos filled with historical artifacts and enjoy breathtaking views of the Roman Forum from the Capitoline Hill.

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€54.05

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Opt for a guided tour with an expert local guide to enrich your visit, offering in-depth insights into the museum's vast collection. The tour also includes a multimedia experience to bring the exhibits to life.Choose a guided tour if you want expert insights into the museum's collections. Some tours also include a multimedia introduction that provides useful historical context before your visit.

The Palazzo Senatorio, unlike the other two palazzos in the Capitoline Museums, is not accessible to the public and can only be visited during special events. Your tickets only include access to Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori.If available, choose a ticket that includes an aperitif for a more relaxed museum experience after your visit.

For a more leisurely experience, consider upgrading your ticket to include a complimentary aperitif.If you plan to visit several attractions, compare Rome city passes to see whether Capitoline Museums admission is included before purchasing.

With a Rome City Pass, you get free entry to the Capitoline Museums, plus access to other top sights around the city. The pass comes in different options, like 2-city or 3-city.Book in advance if you want to visit a temporary exhibition, as special exhibitions may require timed entry and can be more popular than the permanent collection.

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About Capitoline Museums

The Capitoline Museums stand on Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio and occupy Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, linked by the underground Galleria Lapidaria. Their collection began with Pope Sixtus IV’s donation of ancient bronzes in 1471. Book tickets or a tour to explore Roman statues, inscriptions, archaeological finds, and Renaissance and Baroque paintings tied to the history of Rome.

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AddressPiazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Year opened1471
Founded byPope Sixtus IV
Visitors per year500000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Pope Sixtus IV, who established the Capitoline Museums in 1471, also commissioned the Sistine Chapel.Pope Sixtus IV's 1471 donation of ancient bronze sculptures laid the foundation for the Capitoline Museums. He also commissioned the Sistine Chapel.

One of the museum's most renowned pieces is the Capitoline Wolf, a striking bronze statue depicting a she-wolf nursing the legendary twins Romulus and Remus, which serves as a powerful symbol of Rome's founding myth.The Capitoline Wolf, depicting the legendary she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, has become one of the enduring symbols of Rome and its founding myth.

Michelangelo was the mastermind behind much of the design of the Capitoline Museums, including Palazzo Nuovo, but he passed away before the project was completed.Michelangelo redesigned Piazza del Campidoglio and planned the Capitoline Museums complex, but Palazzo Nuovo was completed after his death following his architectural vision.

The original bronze equestrian statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius is preserved inside the museum, while the version in Piazza del Campidoglio is a replica.

The museums are connected by the underground Galleria Lapidaria, which passes beneath Piazza del Campidoglio and displays hundreds of ancient inscriptions.

Why visit Capitoline Museums?

Historical importance

Recognized as the world's oldest public museum, the Capitoline Museums opened to the public in 1734 after growing from Pope Sixtus IV's 1471 donation of ancient bronzes.

Incredible art collection

Discover a vast array of ancient sculptures, artifacts, and paintings, from Roman busts to Renaissance masterpieces, making it a must-see for art lovers.

Family-friendly

From ancient sculptures to fascinating archaeological discoveries, the Capitoline Museums offer an engaging cultural experience for visitors of all ages.

Temporary exhibitions

Alongside its permanent collection, the Capitoline Museums frequently host special exhibitions that showcase various aspects of art, archaeology, and history, offering something new on every visit.

Famous masterpieces

View iconic pieces like the Capitoline Wolf, Marcus Aurelius on horseback, the moving Dying Gaul, and Venus, all central to Roman cultural identity.

Architectural beauty

Housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo on Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio, the museums are as impressive architecturally as they are historically.

Stunning views

From Capitoline Hill, enjoy panoramic views of Rome’s most famous landmarks, including the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Highlights

Plan your visit

Palazzo dei Conservatori Entrance

Palazzo dei Conservatori Entrance

The main entrance to the Capitoline Museums is at Piazza del Campidoglio 1, through Palazzo dei Conservatori. It leads to the ticket office and the principal museum route, which continues through Palazzo dei Conservatori, the underground Galleria Lapidaria, and Palazzo Nuovo. Wheelchairs are available on request, and lifts and stair lifts support movement through much of the complex.

Accessibility note: As of July 2026, Palazzo Nuovo is temporarily inaccessible to wheelchair users because restoration work is blocking access to its lift. This is a temporary notice, so do not add it permanently to the entrance description. 

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What our guests say

Kardelen T

Turkey
Family
2 weeks ago
I had trouble entering because I bought a wrong ticket. But my dear Alex took care of my problem as much as he could. At the end of the day I left happy and thank him for doing his best

Combo: Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill Tickets + Capitoline Museums Timed Entry Tickets

Andrew M

Family
3 weeks ago
Historical and Breath-taking. Superbly Maintained, you can walk around and imagine yourself on game days with the crowds.

Combo: Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill Tickets + Capitoline Museums Timed Entry Tickets

Camilla C

Italy
Solo
Jul 2026

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Amazing, super convenient, and fast! Kudos to the website—it's really well done. I'd definitely book with you again! I'm really satisfied.

Combo: Capitoline Museums Timed Entry + Altare della Patria Glass Elevator Tickets

Ilaria L

Italy
Couple
Apr 2026

+1 more

The view from the terrace of the Altar of the Fatherland was spectacular. The tour inside Palazzo Venezia was also particularly interesting, complete with descriptions of the rooms.

Combo: Capitoline Museums Timed Entry + Altare della Patria Glass Elevator Tickets

Kovácsné E

Hungary
Group
Jul 2026
We easily found the person in the green outfit who handed over the tickets. The museum itself is a marvel. A truly rewarding experience!

Capitoline Museums Timed Entry Tickets

Christian M

Taiwan
Family
Jul 2026
Good times... just the meeting place was a little far from the actual museum. But the representative Kian, was polite and super cool. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Capitoline Museums Timed Entry Tickets

Jerry W

Couple
Jun 2026
We got our tickets electronically and we just had to go to the ticket office at Doria Pamphilj at our assigned time. The tickets included an audio guide so we already brought wired earbuds and the museum was one of the very best in Rome.

Combo: Tickets to Musei Capitolini + Doria Pamphilj Gallery Entry Tickets

Bogdan S

Bulgaria
Couple
Mar 2026
Very easy and useful service for getting the tickets u need. Never heard of it before, and yet it took me 5min to get what I need from start to finish.

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