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Capitoline Museum exterior in Rome with classical architecture and statues.

Musei Capitolini entrance with ancient Roman statues in Rome, Italy.

Visitors entering the Musei Capitolini in Rome with reserved entrance tickets.

Marforio statue in Capitoline Museum, Rome, Italy, showcasing ancient Roman art.

Visitors exploring ancient sculptures at Musei Capitolini, Rome, with reserved entrance tickets.

Girl observing ancient Roman statue in Capitoline Museum, Rome.

Dying Gaul statue at Capitoline Museum, Rome, Italy.

Visitors exploring the ancient sculptures inside Rome's Musei Capitolini.

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Capitoline Museums Reserved Entry Tickets

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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.

Skip the ticketing lines and enter the world's oldest museum at a time slot chosen by you.

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.

Inclusions

Reserved entry to Capitoline Museums (Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori)
Rome city app
Access to temporary exhibitions
Hosted or direct 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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Guided tour
Pick up from the hotel

The museums are free to enter on the first Sunday of every month. Expect larger crowds on these days.
Carry ID proof for your children.
Visitors with a certified disability of 74% or more can enjoy free admission. Companions assisting them are also admitted free of charge.
No bottles, food, glass containers, alcohol, umbrellas, aerosols, large bags, or pets are allowed in the museums.
The museums offer accessible features like lifts, tactile supports for visually impaired visitors, and Italian Sign Language videos, with staff available to assist throughout your visit.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Capitoline Museums multimedia tour, Rome, showcasing ancient sculptures and artifacts.

Capitoline Museums multimedia tour showcasing ancient Roman sculptures and artifacts in Rome, Italy.

Visitors exploring art and sculptures at Capitoline Museums exhibition in Rome, Italy.

Capitoline She-Wolf statue depicting Romulus and Remus in Rome's Capitoline Museums.

Capitoline Museums multimedia tour, Rome, showcasing ancient sculptures and historical artifacts.

Guided Tours

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Capitoline Museums Guided Tour with Multimedia Experience

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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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2 hr.

Catch all the museum’s must-see highlights with a certified guide leading the way.
Everything you get: With this English guided tour, you’ll enjoy reserved entry to the Capitoline Museums, a 25-minute multimedia video to enhance your experience, and access to the exhibition (if available).
Why choose this: Combine expert insights with an immersive multimedia experience for a deeper dive into the Capitoline Museums, Rome’s history, and its iconic art.

Inclusions

English guided tour
Reserved entry to Capitoline Museums (Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori)
Access to the exhibition (if available)
25-minute multimedia video

Exclusions

Food and beverage
Pick up from the hotel
Audioguide

Remember to carry a valid ID for children to ensure smooth entry.
This experience is a walking tour, so make sure to wear comfortable training shoes.
Free admission is available on the first Sunday of each month. It is also available for visitors with a 74%+ certified disability and their companion.
For safety, no bottles, glass containers, alcohol, food, umbrellas, aerosols, large bags, or pets are allowed on site.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Capitoline Museum entrance with Go City explorer pass visitors in Rome, Italy.

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Go City Rome Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions

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Attraction tickets, guided experiences, and food tours, this pass serves Rome’s full flavor on a silver platter.

Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can experience it all with this Explorer Pass – your key to 40+ landmarks, guided tours, and bus rides.
Why pay full price when you don't have to? Visit the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while saving a whopping 42% compared to individual tickets.
Mix and match your perfect Roman holiday with hop-on hop-off buses, scenic cruises, bike rentals, and mouthwatering food and wine tastings across the city.
Leave the ticket stress in ancient history – the mobile pass means you just scan and enter. The app's itinerary feature makes planning your Roman holiday a breeze.
Tailor your experience with 2-7 attractions, activate whenever you are ready, and once activated, your pass is good for 60 days.

Attraction tickets, guided experiences, and food tours, this pass serves Rome’s full flavor on a silver platter.

Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can experience it all with this Explorer Pass – your key to 40+ landmarks, guided tours, and bus rides.
Why pay full price when you don't have to? Visit the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while saving a whopping 42% compared to individual tickets.
Mix and match your perfect Roman holiday with hop-on hop-off buses, scenic cruises, bike rentals, and mouthwatering food and wine tastings across the city.
Leave the ticket stress in ancient history – the mobile pass means you just scan and enter. The app's itinerary feature makes planning your Roman holiday a breeze.
Tailor your experience with 2-7 attractions, activate whenever you are ready, and once activated, your pass is good for 60 days.

Inclusions

Access to 2/3/4/5/6/7 attractions

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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Carry a valid photo ID (such as an identity card, passport, or driving license) for verification purposes.
Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction.
Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.

Download the Go City app to make the most of your pass. Just follow the simple instructions in your confirmation email to sync your pass.
Most attractions don't require pre-booking, but a few do. The Go City app will clearly show you which ones need reservations ("reservations required" label). Just tap the attraction to find out how to book.
Your pass activates automatically when you visit your first attraction.

Validity:

Activated: You've got 60 days to explore all the included attractions after your first attraction visit.
Non-activated: Your pass is valid for two years from the purchase date.

These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.

Musei Capitolini

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The Capitoline Museums | Rome’s treasure trove of art and history

The Capitoline Museums, founded in 1471, are the world’s oldest public museums! They house some of Italy’s most iconic ancient sculptures, including the Lupa Capitolina, a beautiful bronze depicting the she-wolf nursing Rome's founders, Dying Gaul, Capitoline Venus, and the famous equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. Opened to the public in 1734, they remain a must-see destination for anyone wanting to explore the treasures of Rome's past.

What makes the Capitoline Museums a must-visit?

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Artistic treasure trove

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.

Your ticket includes access to all buildings within the Capitoline Museums, including Palazzo Nuovo, Palazzo dei Conservatori. Separate tickets for individual buildings are not available.
Both direct and hosted entry let you explore at your own pace, but with hosted entry, a host escorts you to the entrance, making the process smoother and hassle-free.
Opt for a guided tour to fully appreciate the Capitoline Museums’ vast collection. A certified guide brings the exhibits to life, offering expert insights into ancient Roman statues, imperial busts, detailed mosaics, rare coins, and masterpieces by artists like Caravaggio.
The museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month, which can attract larger crowds. For a quieter experience, consider visiting on other days. Free admission is also available for children aged 0–5, individuals with a 74% or higher disability (with a valid ID), and carers accompanying those with a 74% or higher disability.

Your Capitoline Museums ticket types explained

Reserved entry tickets

Duration: Flexible

What you get

Access to all significant parts of the museum, including the temporary exhibitions if present.
Choose direct entry or opt for a host to escort you for a smoother arrival.
Access to multimedia video and the Rome city app.

Recommended experience

Reserved Entrance Tickets to the Capitoline Museums

Guided tours

Duration: 2 hours

What you get

Access to all significant parts of the museum, including the temporary exhibitions if present.
An expert local guide to take you through the stories of Musei Capitolini’s statues and busts.
Watch a 25-minute multimedia video that brings Roman history to life with vivid visuals and storytelling.

Recommended experience

Capitoline Museums Guided Tour with Multimedia Experience

Combo tickets

Duration: Flexible

What you get

Access to Capitoline Museums and a range of other attractions in Rome such as Altare della Patria, Colosseum, Roman Forum and more.
Access to rotating temporary exhibitions whenever they are available.
Includes a digital map of the city to help you navigate and explore with ease.

Recommended experience

Combo: Capitoline Museums Reserved Entry + Altare della Patria Tickets
Combo: Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill Tickets + Capitoline Museums Reserved Entry Tickets

Musei Capitolini: Top things to see

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The Capitoline She-Wolf

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.

Plan your visit to Capitolini Museums

Timings

Location

Entrances

Facilities

Accessibility

Rules

Exhibitions

Tips

Shop

Daily: 9:30am to 7:30pm

December 24 and December 31: 9:30am to 2pm

Last entry: Last admission is one hour before closing.

Closed: The museums remain closed on May 1 and December 25.

Best time to visit: The best time to visit the Capitoline Museums is during the autumn (September to November) or spring (April to June). The weather in Rome is pleasant and mild during these months, especially if you plan to spend time in the museum complex's open-air courtyards or enjoy the views of the Roman Forum from the museums’ terraces.

Detailed Capitoline Museums timings

Address:
Piazza del Campidoglio 1 - 00186 Roma

Getting there

Bus: 44, 51, 83, 85, 87, 118, 160, 170, 628, C3, and H.
Closest stop: Teatro Marcello/ Ara Coeli and Piazza Venezia
Tram: Line 8
Closest stop: Piazza Venezia
Metro: Line B
Closest stop: Colosseo

Detailed directions to Capitoline Museums

Main access: Visitors can enter the Musei Capitolini via a single entrance, located to the right of the stairway in Piazza Venezia, just above the Altare della Patria.

Cloakroom: You can safely store larger bags, backpacks, umbrellas, selfie sticks, and any restricted items in the cloakroom.
Cafeteria: Take a break and grab a snack at the on-site cafeteria.
Information desk: Visit the ticket counter for information in both Italian and English about ticket prices, audio/video guides, MIC Card eligibility, reduced or free admission policies, and accessibility options.
Room assistance: Staff members are available to provide details on museum itineraries, services, and events. They also monitor exhibitions and ensure the proper conduct of visitors during concerts and other activities.

For visitors with mobility needs: Elevators, stairlifts, and platforms are available, and staff members are ready to assist those requiring mobility support throughout the museum.
For the visually impaired: Permanent tactile aids allow for a sensory exploration of significant artworks.
For deaf visitors: An online Italian Sign Language (LIS) video explains the museum route, while a touch-screen terminal in the Temple of Jupiter provides LIS content on the Capitol's history. The Pinacoteca Capitolina also offers a comprehensive LIS video guide available online.

Large bags and backpacks must be checked and are not permitted in the galleries.
Umbrellas cannot be brought inside.
Pets are generally prohibited, except for small dogs in carriers.
Eating and drinking within the museum are not allowed.
Smoking is strictly forbidden on museum grounds.
To sketch or draw inside the museum, visitors must obtain prior authorization by submitting a request form to the Director at least 48 hours in advance. Send the completed form to segreteria.museicapitolini@comune.roma.it.

The Rediscovered Fragment: Till April 28, 2026
Visea, Storia di un Affresco: Till December 31, 2024
Colossal Statue of Constantine: Till December 31, 2025
The Colors of Antiquity: Santarelli Marbles at the Capitoline Museums: Till April 30, 2032
Titian, Lotto, Crivelli, and Guercino: Masterpieces from the Pinacoteca di Ancona: Till February 16, 2025
Origins and Splendors of the Farnese Collection in Sixteenth-Century Rome: Till May 4, 2025

Take advantage of the Roma Pass or MIC Card if you plan to visit multiple museums.
If you’re seeking a brief visit, the museum offers half-price tickets every Wednesday starting at 5:30pm, two hours before closing.
Don’t miss the rooftop terrace. It offers some of the best panoramic views of Rome, perfect for taking in the skyline after your museum tour.
The Capitolini Card is a great option if you plan to explore the Capitoline Museums and the Centrale Montemartini Museum over a seven-day period.
Enjoy the top-floor café, where you can relax with scenic views of the city.

Bookshop: The museum's bookshop features a broad selection of books and guides on Greek and Roman history, art, and architecture, available in multiple languages. The selection is frequently updated to include materials on current exhibitions, plus children's books and educational games.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitoline Museum tickets

I’m not a big fan of crowds. How can I get quick entry into Capitolini Museums?

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.

What is the cancellation policy for Capitoline Museums tickets?

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.

Do tickets to the Capitoline Museums provide access to other museums in Rome?

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.

How can I access the temporary exhibitions that are taking place in the museums?

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.

What topics do guides cover during the guided tour of the Capitoline Museums?

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.