Capitoline Museum Tickets

Visit the world’s oldest public museum on Capitoline Hill in the heart of Rome beside the Roman Forum. The Capitoline Museums are home to famous masterpieces including the Capitoline Wolf, the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius and the Dying Gaul. Visitors can see ancient Roman sculptures, Renaissance art, archaeological treasures and panoramic views across the Eternal City.

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Quick Information

‍Capitoline Museum (Musei Capitolini) Address: Piazza del Campidoglio 1, 00186, Rome
Opening Hours: Daily from 09:30 - 19:30
Recommended Visit Time: 2-3 hours
Closest Metro Station: Colosseo (Line B)
‍Ideal For: History enthusiasts, art lovers, families, photographers and couples

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Are The Capitoline Museums Worth Visiting?

Yes, the Capitoline Museums are considered to be one of the best museums in Rome, particularly for visitors interested in Ancient Roman history, sculpture and archaeology.
The Capitoline Museums combine Roman history, archaeology and world-famous artworks.
Visit Michelangelo’s beautiful Piazza del Campidoglio (the square surrounding the museum).
Enjoy views over the Roman Forum.

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What You Can See At The Capitoline Museums?

Ancient Roman sculptures, bronze statues and marble masterpieces
Renaissance paintings & archaeological artefacts
Mosaics, frescoes and inscriptions
Panoramic views across Rome

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Best Time To Visit Capitoline Museums?

The best time to visit the Capitoline Museums is early in the morning or later in the afternoon when crowds are generally smaller.

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‍Capitoline Museums Tickets

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About Capitoline Museums

Sitting at the top of Capitoline Hill in Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio, are the Capitoline Museums, which are one of Rome’s most historically significant cultural attractions.

Established in 1471 by Pope Sixtus IV, the museum is considered to be the world's oldest public museum with centuries of Roman history and culture ingrained. The museums house a collection of Roman art, archaeology and sculptures that help to tell the story of Ancient Rome.

The museum 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 museums include the 'Palazzo dei Conservatori' where visitors can find a collection of classical sculptures, including the statue of Marcus Aurelius on horseback and also the 'Capitoline She-Wolf', a symbol of Rome's legendary foundation story, showing the she-wolf nurturing the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus.

The 'Palazzo Nuovo' building houses a collection of ancient sculptures and frescoes. Amongst its highlights is the sculpture of the 'Capitoline Venus', a marble masterpiece discovered by the Basilica of San Vitale and portrays Venus-Aphrodite emerging from her bath.

The 'Palazzo Senatorio' building is still used as Rome’s city hall, and forms part of the architectural complex but is not open as a museum space.

Highlights

‍The Capitoline Wolf: A bronze sculpture that is one of the most famous symbols of Rome. It depicts the she-wolf suckling the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus.
‍The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius: A striking portrayal of the Roman Emperor on horseback. The bronze statue shows the military might and leadership of one of Rome's most revered emperors.
‍Capitoline Venus: 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, which portrays 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 masterpieces including pieces by Caravaggio.