The Capitoline Museums host rotating exhibitions alongside their permanent collections, exploring archaeology, classical art, and Rome’s cultural history. Admission arrangements may vary by exhibition. This page covers current and upcoming shows, dates, locations, and ticket details.
The museum currently lists six exhibitions and long-term displays. Standard opening hours are daily from 9:30am to 7:30pm, with last admission one hour before closing.
The largest exhibition of Mexican art presented in Europe in recent decades explores Diego Rivera’s role in shaping modern Mexican art. It is also the first major Italian exhibition dedicated to the artist.
Created in memory of Pope Francis, this exhibition traces representations of angels from antiquity to contemporary art. The route brings together works exploring their roles as messengers, protectors and spiritual travellers.
Marking 450 years since Giorgio Vasari’s death, this exhibition examines the Renaissance artist, architect and writer’s lasting relationship with Rome through works and historical material connected to the city.
This focused display examines unfinished paintings in the Capitoline Picture Gallery. It reveals how artists developed compositions through changes, revisions and unresolved details visible beneath the final surface.
See a full-scale reconstruction of the colossal seated statue of Emperor Constantine. Displayed outdoors, it recreates the monument’s original proportions using evidence from the surviving ancient fragments.
This long-term display explores the use of coloured marble from antiquity to the 20th century. Works from the Santarelli Foundation reveal the variety, craftsmanship and visual impact of decorative stone.
This celebrated bronze depicts the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Its powerful connection to the city’s origin story has made it one of the Capitoline Museums’ most recognisable works.
Why see it: It is both a masterpiece of ancient bronze work and one of Rome’s most enduring symbols.
The original ancient bronze statue stands inside the light-filled Marcus Aurelius Exedra. Its survival is particularly remarkable, as many similar imperial bronzes were destroyed or melted down over time.
Why see it: It is one of the finest surviving equestrian statues from ancient Rome.
This marble sculpture portrays a wounded warrior in his final moments, combining physical realism with quiet emotion. Details such as his posture, expression, and carefully carved hair create an unusually human depiction of defeat.
Why see it: It is one of Palazzo Nuovo’s most moving and celebrated ancient sculptures.
Displayed within an intimate octagonal cabinet, the Capitoline Venus shows the goddess in a graceful, modest pose. The secluded gallery setting allows visitors to view the sculpture from several angles.
Why see it: The dedicated display makes this classical masterpiece feel especially personal and immersive.
The monumental head, hands, feet, and other fragments once formed part of an enormous seated statue of Emperor Constantine. Their scale offers a striking sense of the power and ambition of Roman imperial imagery.
Why see it: The surviving fragments reveal the extraordinary size of ancient Rome’s monumental sculpture.
Located along the underground route between the museum buildings, the Tabularium opens onto a panoramic view of the Roman Forum. Ancient temples, arches, and ruins unfold directly below Capitoline Hill.
Why see it: It connects the artworks inside the museum with the archaeological landscape of ancient Rome.
It depends on the exhibition. Some offer exhibition-only tickets, while others require a museum ticket or a combined admission ticket.
Tickets can be purchased online through the official museum website or at the museum ticket office, subject to availability.
Some exhibitions are included, while separately ticketed shows require an upgrade or combined ticket. Check the ticket conditions for your chosen exhibition.
Exhibitions may cover ancient sculpture, archaeology, painting, decorative arts, Roman history, and modern artists, depending on the museum’s seasonal programme.
Advance booking is recommended for major exhibitions and busy periods, as access may depend on available capacity and designated time slots.
Yes, pre-booked guided tours may be available in several languages, with routes covering the museum, temporary exhibitions, or both.
Capitoline Museums Timed Entry Tickets
Capitoline Card: 7-Day Access to Capitoline Museums & Centrale Montemartini
Go City Rome Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions
Capitoline Museums Guided Tour with Multimedia Experience