Musei Capitolini
Explore Rome's Capitoline Museums with a view of the Roman Forum. Choose skip-the-line access or combo tickets for a comprehensive Roman experience.Bestseller
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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.
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.
For a more leisurely experience, consider upgrading your ticket to include a complimentary aperitif.
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.
Check the museum's schedule in advance to catch any special exhibitions or events happening during your visit.
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About Capitoline Museums
The Capitoline Museums (Musei Capitolini) are a group of museums located in Piazza del Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill, designed by Michelangelo. Housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, the museums are connected by an underground corridor. Founded in 1471 by Pope Sixtus IV with a donation of ancient bronzes, the museums now display a vast collection of Roman statues, inscriptions, Renaissance art, and more, all closely tied to the history of Rome. Owned by the city, they offer a deep dive into Rome’s artistic and archaeological heritage.
The Capitoline Museums hold the title of being the world’s first public museum collection.
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.
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.