Musei Capitolini
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Rome at the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums), one of the city’s top museums. Offering a unique experience with art, artifacts, and ancient architecture, a visit to this iconic institution guarantees a memorable journey through time.
The Capitoline Museums are a famous museum complex located in Rome. Pope Sixtus IV laid the foundation stone for the world’s first museum when he donated a collection of antique statues to the city in 1471. This was expanded by Pope Pius V in 1566. In 1734 Pope Clement XII declared Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori to be a public museum.
Located on the Campidoglio hill, it is the oldest museum and art gallerie in the world and houses a wide range of collections, artifacts and sculptures. Visitors can admire works from classical Roman civilization and Imperial Rome, as well as paintings and portraits created over a wide period of time.
Among the most important pieces is the ancient equestrian statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, which was wrongly thought to be a representation of Constantine. Because of that it is the only surviving equestrian statue of an roman emperor. Also important are the remains of the Temple of Jupiter, the Capitoline Wolf, the Capitoline Venus, the Dying Gaul and Bernini’s Medusa.
The Municipal Picture gallery (Pinacoteca Capitolina) with over 500 paintings from artists all around Europe, displays masterpieces like Caravaggio’s John the Baptist, Peter Paul Rubens Romulus & Remus, Tiziano’s Baptism of Christ, Pietro da Cortona’s Portait of Pope Urban VIII and Guido Reni’s Saint Sebastian.
The important frescoes depict famous scenes from the history of the city, including the Rape of the Sabine, the Punic Wars and the Finding of the She-Wolf.
The Cordonata leading to the Musei Capitolini/Capitoline Museums in Rome
Skip-the-Line tickets for the Capitoline Museums
Capitoline Museums opening hours:
Monday – Sunday: 09:30 – 19:30
Buy your tickets here and skip the line!
Everything you need to know about buying Capitoline Museums tickets
Want to visit the famous Capitoline Museums in Rome (Musei Capitolini)? Find out the latest ticket prices and book your tickets today with this essential guide to buying tickets for the Capitoline Museums.
Are the Capitoline Museums free? How much does admission to Capitoline Museums cost?
Entry to the museum is not free. We recommend buying a ticket in advance to skip the lines because sometimes the lines can get quite long. Ticket prices start from €14, with additional charges for online bookings.
Are the Capitoline Museums worth it? Why visit the Capitoline Museums?
If our article has not yet convinced you of the significance of this sight here are a few reasons as a reminder:
The museum has an extensive collection, which include ancient sculptures, priceless paintings, and archaeological artifacts. No visit to Rome is complete without seeing the iconic Capitoline Wolf!
How much time is needed for Capitoline Museums?
On average, visitors typically spend about 2 to 3 hours exploring the museum’s extensive collections.
Tickets for the Capitoline Museums (Musei Capitolini) are free on the first Sunday of the month.
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