Musei Capitolini
Explore Rome's Capitoline Museums with a view of the Roman Forum. Choose skip-the-line access or combo tickets for a comprehensive Roman experience.
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Skip the long lines with direct entry to the world’s first public museum, the Musei Capitolini, and dive straight into centuries of Roman history.
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Find out about Rome’s rich past through a collection of famous sculptures and paintings, including the legendary bronze she-wolf.
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Wander through Renaissance-era palazzos, filled with Rome’s most significant art and artifacts, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Roman Forum.
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Upgrade your experience with a Happy Hour ticket—enjoy a free drink while taking in one of the best views of the city!
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Fun fact: Established in 1734 by Pope Clement XII, the Musei Capitolini is considered the world’s oldest public museum.
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Skip the long lines with direct entry to the world’s first public museum, the Musei Capitolini, and dive straight into centuries of Roman history.
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Find out about Rome’s rich past through a collection of famous sculptures and paintings, including the legendary bronze she-wolf.
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Wander through Renaissance-era palazzos, filled with Rome’s most significant art and artifacts, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Roman Forum.
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Upgrade your experience with a Happy Hour ticket—enjoy a free drink while taking in one of the best views of the city!
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Fun fact: Established in 1734 by Pope Clement XII, the Musei Capitolini is considered the world’s oldest public museum.
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Explore the Capitoline Museums, the oldest public museum in the world, which opened its doors in 1734.
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Start your tour with a multimedia presentation of Ancient Rome and get to know the city's history, the reconstructions of its monuments and more.
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Discover an amazing collection of classical artwork and sculptures, featuring the Capitoline Wolf, the Capitoline Venus, and Cupid and Psyche.
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Unlock Rome's rich history with a professional guide who will reveal the stories behind the famous figurines.
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Fun fact: The Capitoline Museums are the oldest museums in the world!
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Explore the Capitoline Museums, the oldest public museum in the world, which opened its doors in 1734.
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Start your tour with a multimedia presentation of Ancient Rome and get to know the city's history, the reconstructions of its monuments and more.
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Discover an amazing collection of classical artwork and sculptures, featuring the Capitoline Wolf, the Capitoline Venus, and Cupid and Psyche.
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Unlock Rome's rich history with a professional guide who will reveal the stories behind the famous figurines.
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Fun fact: The Capitoline Museums are the oldest museums in the world!
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Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.
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Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.
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Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.
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Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.
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Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 60 days after the first use.
More details
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Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.
-
Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.
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Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.
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Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.
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Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 60 days after the first use.
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About Capitoline Museums
The Capitoline Museums (Musei Capitolini) are a group of museums located in Piazza del Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill, designed by Michelangelo. Housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, the museums are connected by an underground corridor. Founded in 1471 by Pope Sixtus IV with a donation of ancient bronzes, the museums now display a vast collection of Roman statues, inscriptions, Renaissance art, and more, all closely tied to the history of Rome. Owned by the city, they offer a deep dive into Rome’s artistic and archaeological heritage.
Pope Sixtus IV, who established the Capitoline Museums in 1471, also commissioned the Sistine Chapel.
One of the museum's most renowned pieces is the Capitoline Wolf, a striking bronze statue depicting a she-wolf nursing the legendary twins Romulus and Remus, which serves as a powerful symbol of Rome's founding myth.
Michelangelo was the mastermind behind much of the design of the Capitoline Museums, including Palazzo Nuovo, but he passed away before the project was completed.
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