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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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Capitoline Museums Timed Entry Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • Skip the long lines with timed entry to the world’s first public museum, the Musei Capitolini, and dive straight into centuries of Roman history.

  • Find out about Rome’s rich past through a collection of famous sculptures and paintings, including the legendary bronze she-wolf.

  • Explore the Cartier and Myths exhibition at Palazzo Nuovo, on view until March 15, 2026, featuring 200 mythology-inspired Cartier pieces alongside ancient marble sculptures.

  • Wander through Renaissance-era palazzos, filled with Rome’s most significant art and artifacts, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Roman Forum.

  • Upgrade your experience with a host, a multimedia video or a Happy Hour ticket—enjoy a free drink at Terrazza Caffarelli while taking in one of the best views of the city!

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  • Skip the long lines with timed entry to the world’s first public museum, the Musei Capitolini, and dive straight into centuries of Roman history.

  • Find out about Rome’s rich past through a collection of famous sculptures and paintings, including the legendary bronze she-wolf.

  • Explore the Cartier and Myths exhibition at Palazzo Nuovo, on view until March 15, 2026, featuring 200 mythology-inspired Cartier pieces alongside ancient marble sculptures.

  • Wander through Renaissance-era palazzos, filled with Rome’s most significant art and artifacts, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Roman Forum.

  • Upgrade your experience with a host, a multimedia video or a Happy Hour ticket—enjoy a free drink at Terrazza Caffarelli while taking in one of the best views of the city!

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€32
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Capitoline She-Wolf statue with Romulus and Remus in Rome museum.

Capitoline Card

Explore at your pace

  • The Capitoline Card gives you entry to both the Capitoline Museums and the Centrale Montemartini, letting you explore two of Rome’s most fascinating cultural sites with just one pass.

  • After visiting the first museum, you’ll have a full 7 days to use your ticket for the second attraction, giving you plenty of flexibility to plan your visit without rushing.

  • It’s a smart way to save, since the card covers admission to both museums at a better value than buying separate tickets for each.

  • With this card, you’ll experience the best of Rome’s artistic and historical treasures — from the famous Capitoline Wolf and ancient Roman masterpieces at the Capitoline Museums to classical sculptures displayed in the striking industrial halls of Centrale Montemartini.

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  • The Capitoline Card gives you entry to both the Capitoline Museums and the Centrale Montemartini, letting you explore two of Rome’s most fascinating cultural sites with just one pass.

  • After visiting the first museum, you’ll have a full 7 days to use your ticket for the second attraction, giving you plenty of flexibility to plan your visit without rushing.

  • It’s a smart way to save, since the card covers admission to both museums at a better value than buying separate tickets for each.

  • With this card, you’ll experience the best of Rome’s artistic and historical treasures — from the famous Capitoline Wolf and ancient Roman masterpieces at the Capitoline Museums to classical sculptures displayed in the striking industrial halls of Centrale Montemartini.

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€19.90
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Roman Forum ruins with Go City Rome Explorer Pass logo.

Go City Rome Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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€89
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Tour group outside Capitoline Museums in Rome with guide holding flag.

Capitoline Museums Guided Tour with Multimedia Experience

2 hrs

  • Explore the Capitoline Museums, the oldest public museum in the world, which opened its doors in 1734.

  • 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.

  • Discover an amazing collection of classical artwork and sculptures, featuring the Capitoline Wolf, the Capitoline Venus, and Cupid and Psyche.

  • Unlock Rome's rich history with a professional guide who will reveal the stories behind the famous figurines.

  • Fun fact: The Capitoline Museums are the oldest museums in the world!

More details

  • Explore the Capitoline Museums, the oldest public museum in the world, which opened its doors in 1734.

  • 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.

  • Discover an amazing collection of classical artwork and sculptures, featuring the Capitoline Wolf, the Capitoline Venus, and Cupid and Psyche.

  • Unlock Rome's rich history with a professional guide who will reveal the stories behind the famous figurines.

  • Fun fact: The Capitoline Museums are the oldest museums in the world!

from
€80

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Opt for a guided tour with an expert local guide to enrich your visit, offering in-depth insights into the museum's vast collection. The tour also includes a multimedia experience to bring the exhibits to life.

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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.

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AddressPiazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Year opened1734
Founded byPope Sixtus IV
Visitors per year500000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

Pope Sixtus IV, who established the Capitoline Museums in 1471, also commissioned the Sistine Chapel.

Why visit Capitoline Museums?

Historical importance

As the world’s oldest public museums, founded in 1471, the Capitoline Museums offer a unique glimpse into Rome’s rich past and its role in shaping Western civilization.

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Travel guides and tips

Discover the treasures of history and art at the Capitoline Museums in Rome

Discover the treasures of history and art at the Capitoline Museums in Rome

The Capitoline Museums (Italian: Musei Capitolini) are a group of art and archaeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy. The historic seats of the museums are Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo, facing on the central trapezoidal piazza in a plan conceived by Michelangelo in 1536 and […]

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Christian M

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Good times... just the meeting place was a little far from the actual museum. But the representative Kian, was polite and super cool. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

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