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Capitoline Museums
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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The world's oldest public museum, housing the iconic She-Wolf bronze and colossal statue fragments of Constantine.
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- Best visited in the late afternoon for views over the Roman Forum.
Reviews from Google
Hands down, the best museum I've seen in Rome. Easily spent 2+ hours here. Cafe is tasty and cheap. The basement level is worth a view - for the city view as well as seeing old grave stones. Every floor has something new and interesting to discover.
A beautifully curated exhibition that reveals Cartier as a profound cultural thinker, not just a jewelry maison. The focus on myths, antiquity, and ancient art is especially compelling, showing how classical symbolism and archaeological references informed Cartier’s creative language. Set within the Musei Capitolini, the dialogue between ancient masterpieces and modern design feels natural and intelligent. Elegant, rigorous, and deeply inspiring. Highly recommended.
Worth visiting, but maybe not a top-tier attraction for a reason. The notable sculptures (bronze wolf, head of Constantine, equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius) are certainly worth seeing. Much of the rest of the exhibition is honestly a little dry (even for a history fan). Signage and displays also quite hit-and-miss. Excellent views on the rooftop and to the back over the Forum
Truly amazing museum, well worth the visit. Statuary main hall is amazing with huge statue of Marcus Aurelius. Many amazing rooms, statues and more. Signs are in Italian and English only. Audio tour a must for other languages but was only modestly helpful for English beyond what was already on signs. Museum is on pricey side with only modestly helpful discount for students but well worth the price. Nice views from rooftop cafe and over forum from inside museum. Awesome Museum!
I really enjoyed this museum. It was calm, rare for any experience in Rome. The museum is divided in 2 buildings connected by a gallery passage underneath - very cool. You also have some fantastic views from the terraces. Price is 19.50. I found the cashier/ticket ladies SUPER RUDE.