Capitoline Museums Tickets and Information

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• ‍Capitoline Museum (Musei Capitolini) Address:, 1, Piazza del Campidoglio, 00186, Rome
• Opening Hours: Daily from 09:30 - 19:30

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Is The Capitoline Museums Worth Visiting

• As the world's first ever museum, we definitely think so, yes!

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What You Can See At The Capitoline Museums

• Art, history & architecture.

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‍Capitoline Museum Tickets

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About Capitoline Museum

Sitting at the top of Capitoline Hill (a place of great historical significance and importance in the heart of Rome) is the Capitoline Museum which is home to a collection of art and history that defines the Eternal City. It was established in 1471 by Pope Sixtus IV, and is considered to be the world's oldest public museum and embodies centuries of Roman history and culture. Given its location, it also offers amazing views of the city!

The museum was originally designed to show a collection of ancient bronzes, but has evolved over the centuries and now includes a wide collection of artefacts such as the Dying Gaul, a replica of the Greek original and the Bust of Medusa.

The Capitoline Museums are in two grand palaces and each offers a unique journey through time and various periods of Roman history:

• ‍Palazzo dei Conservatori: A collection of classical sculptures, including the famous statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback. The grand statue captures the essence of Roman imperial power. The museum is also home to the 'Capitoline She-Wolf', a symbol of Rome's legendary foundation story, which shows the she-wolf nurturing the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus.
• ‍Palazzo Nuovo: Home to an impressive collection of ancient sculptures and frescoes. Amongst its highlights is the celebrated sculpture of the 'Capitoline Venus', a marble masterpiece that was discovered by the Basilica of San Vitale and embodies the timeless beauty of classical art as it portrays Venus-Aphrodite emerging from her bath.

Famous Pieces At The Museums

• ‍The Capitoline Wolf: One of the most famous symbols of Rome, the Capitoline Wolf is a bronze sculpture that depicts the she-wolf suckling the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. The ancient piece is both a symbol of maternal care and the city's mythical origins.
• ‍The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius: The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is a striking portrayal of the Roman Emperor on horseback. The bronze statue captures the military might and leadership of one of Rome's most revered emperors.
• ‍Capitoline Venus: The Capitoline Venus is a representation of classical beauty. The ancient statue of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, shows the mastery of ancient sculptors in capturing grace and elegance.
• Spinario: A bronze piece donated by Sixtus IV, that shows a young man trying to remove a thorn from his foot.
• Dying Gaul: A marble statue showing a warrior injured at battle.
• Love and Psyche: Another marble sculpture showing the embrace between two lovers.
• Paintings: The museum is also home to multiple masterpieces by artists including Caravaggio.

Useful Information About Capitoline Museum

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How To Get There

• Capitoline Museum (Musei Capitolini), 1, Piazza del Campidoglio, 00186, Rome

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Opening Hours

• Monday: 09:30 - 19:30
• Tuesday: 09:30 - 19:30
• Wednesday: 09:30 - 19:30
• Thursday: 09:30 - 19:30
• Friday: 09:30 - 19:30
• Saturday: 09:30 - 19:30
• Sunday: 09:30 - 19:30