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Skip the ticketing lines and enter the world's oldest museum at a time slot chosen by you. Everything you get: Gain access to Rome’s rich history and art through a collection of paintings and sculptures, including masterpieces like the Capitoline Wolf and the Dying Gaul. Whenever a temporary exhibition is on display, you can explore the rotating exhibits as well. Why choose this: Get guaranteed entry to the Musei Capitolini, allowing you to explore at your own pace for a flexible and stress-free visit. Upgrades: Upgrade for a smoother entry with a host to escort you in. Watch a 25-minute multimedia show that brings ancient Rome to life, then top it off with an aperitif at Terrazza Caffarelli, soaking in stunning city views.
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Timed entry to Capitoline Museums (Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori)
Rome city app
Access to temporary exhibitions
Hosted or timed entry (as per option selected)
1 free drink at Terrazza Caffarelli (as per option selected)
Multimedia video (as per option selected)
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Explore the legacy of Rome through extensive art collections at two important landmarks in the city.
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Timed-entry to Doria Pamphilj Gallery and Musei Capitolini
A City App audio guide, which can be downloaded on your phone, with over 200 points of interest
Access to temporary exhibitions at the Capitoline Museums
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Meals
Transfers
Visit Rome’s oldest museum and soar up in a glass elevator for panoramic city views in a single day.
Inclusions Capitoline Museums
Timed entry (Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori)
Admission ticket with a reservation
Access to temporary exhibitions (if available)
Rome city app
Altare della Patria Glass Elevator
Skip-the-line access to Altar of the Fatherland glass elevator
Skip-the-line entry to the Museum of the Risorgimento
Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Venezia
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Altar of the Fatherland Glass Elevator What’s not allowed
Accessibility
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Capitoline Museums What to bring
What’s not allowed
Accessibility
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Experience the best of Rome’s cultural contrast, from the oldest museum to a power plant turned art space, with one card.
Inclusions
Entry to the Capitoline Museums
Entry to the Centrale Montemartini
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Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
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The best of Rome—attraction tickets, guided walks, and food tours—at your own pace.
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Access to 2/3/4/5/6/7 attractions
Valid for 30 days from the first use
Access to:
Museums: Vatican Museums, Capitoline Museums, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum & more
Landmarks: Colosseum, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo & more
Bus tours and cruises: 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, 24-hour hop-on hop-off cruise tour, Tiber River cruise & more
Guided tours: Roman Empresses, Julius Caesar and Roman Emperors, St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola & more
Activities: Pizza-making experience, pasta class, bike rentals & more
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Experience Rome’s history through art, epic ruins, ancient prisons and more.
Inclusions Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill
Timed entry to Mamertine Prison
Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Multimedia audio guide for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (available in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish)
Audio guide for Mamertine Prison (available languages in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese)
Reception & assistance by multilingual staff
Capitoline Museums
Timed entry (Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori)
Admission ticket with a reservation
Access to temporary exhibitions (if available)
Digital map of the city
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The Capitoline Museums are packed with jaw-dropping art and artifacts! You’ll find pieces like the Capitoline Wolf and the dramatic Dying Gaul, giving you a taste of ancient Roman artistry. These museums—some original palaces designed by Michaelangelo in the Renaissance and Baroque styles—are worth admiring as much from the outside as the inside as well.
Located on Capitoline Hill, the museums offer gorgeous views of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. It’s the perfect spot to snap some epic photos and soak in the atmosphere.
Founded in 1471 by Pope Sixtus IV, the Capitoline Museums are considered the oldest public museum in the world. They represent the Renaissance spirit of making art and culture accessible to everyone, setting a precedent for future museums worldwide.
Located near the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, the Capitoline Museums are easily accessible and can be part of a larger tour of Rome’s key historical attractions.
This iconic bronze statue symbolizes Rome's legendary origins and the myth of twins Romulus and Remus, which says they were nurtured and brought up by a she-wolf. Crafted in the 5th century BC, this sculpture embodies Rome's mythical heritage, offering a captivating connection to the city's ancient roots.
This remarkable artwork depicts the mythical figure of Medusa, renowned for her venomous gaze and serpentine hair. The artist, Gian Lorenzo Bernini skillfully captures the intensity of Medusa's expression and her transformative moment from mortal to Gorgon.
The Capitoline Venus, an exquisite marble sculpture discovered near the Basilica of San Vitale, portrays a contemplative nude figure of Venus-Aphrodite emerging from her bath. With delicate contours, dynamic pose, and intricate details, including a slight tilt of her head and captivating expression, the sculpture exudes timeless allure and beauty.
The Dying Gaul, a Roman replica of a Greek original, depicts a fallen Gallic soldier in agonizing pain. Crafted by Epigonus, it serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities of war. With a twisted face and a courageous struggle against a fatal wound, the sculpture captures the suffering and final moments of resistance.
In the Palazzo dei Conservatori, alongside the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, you can view the massive head of Emperor Constantine. This piece, part of a 3rd-century seated statue, was discovered in the Basilica of Maxentius in the 15th century. Additional fragments of the statue are also on display in the Capitoline Museums.
This statue, created around 175 AD, depicts the Roman emperor on horseback. Unique for surviving the Middle Ages, it highlights Aurelius's philosophical legacy and serves as a significant artifact of the Roman Empire.
This statue is a dramatic ancient sculpture that vividly depicts the fierce struggle between the two animals. This Hellenistic work showcases intricate details and dynamic movement, emphasizing the lion’s power and the emotional intensity of the scene.
The marble Cupid and Psyche in the Capitoline Museums, Rome, is a 1st or 2nd century Roman copy of a late Hellenistic original. Antonio Canova aimed to surpass this ancient work with his own Cupid and Psyche created in 1808.
If you want to avoid crowds and enter the Capitoline Museums quickly, consider purchasing skip-the-line tickets. These tickets allow you to bypass the regular ticket lines and head straight inside, saving time and avoiding long waits.
Different tickets have different cancellation policies. For example, reserved entrance tickets to the Musei Capitolini offer a 24-hour full refund cancellation policy while the Rome Pass tickets do not have a cancellation policy.
No, tickets to the Capitoline Museums typically only grant entry to the museum itself and do not include access to other attractions in Rome. However, if you're interested in visiting multiple sites around the city, you might consider purchasing the Rome City Pass or Capitoline Card. Combo options are available too.
All Capitoline Museums tickets include access to the temporary exhibition. If you're interested in attending, it's advisable to book your tickets during the exhibition's run to ensure you can experience it.
During the guided tour of the Capitoline Museums, guides discuss a range of topics, including the historical context of renowned sculptures such as the Dying Gaul and the Capitoline She-Wolf. Additionally, guides share information about the overall history of the museums, the development of the collection, and the significance of other notable statues within the galleries.
