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 Museums Tickets

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About Capitoline Museums

Sitting at the top of Capitoline Hill, a place of great historical significance and importance in Rome, are the Capitoline Museums which are home to a collection of art and history that defines Rome, the Eternal City.

The museum was established in 1471 by Pope Sixtus IV, and is considered to be the world's oldest public museum with centuries of Roman history and culture ingrained. It was originally designed to show a collection of ancient bronzes, but has evolved over time 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 three buildings:

• ‍Palazzo dei Conservatori: A collection of classical sculptures, including the famous statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback. 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 a 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 shows the timeless beauty of classical art as it portrays Venus-Aphrodite emerging from her bath.
• Palazzo Senatorio: This building was historically the city hall of Rome and it still actually acts as the seat of the city today, however its more a government building rather than museum space. Its technically still part of the museums though, so it is still included! Its more about the architecture rather than the treasures inside, which is why its isn't concentrated on as much as the other two buildings.

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