Discover Rome's history through its most fascinating museums. Discover the Roman Empire Museum on its own or combine your ticket with a visit to the Centrale Montemartini, famously converted from an old industrial plant into a museum.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 3 - 4 hours
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Optional audio guide
- Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy the central piazza that sits between the Roman Empire Museum buildings
- Discover the Centrale Montemartini, Rome's first ever public thermoelectric power plant, now converted into a museum
- See a treasure trove of items relating to the history of Rome itself
- View the historic sculpture of the "She-wolf of Rome"
- Admire the architecture of Michelangelo overlooking the Forum
Full description
The Roman Empire Museum, also known as the Capitoline Museums, has an extensive collection of art and artifacts all telling the fascinating history of Rome. In 1734, Pope Clementine XII decided to make this significant collection of artwork and ancient sculptures permanently accessible to the people of Rome.
Admire the famous she-wolf sculpture featuring Rome's founders Romulus and Remus, and see the treasure chest of items telling the story of Rome, the ancient Caput Mundi. Marvel at the Ancient Roman Forum on top of one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
The Centrale Montemartini is the new exhibition space for the Capitoline Museums housed in the first public thermoelectric power plant. Admire hundreds of sculptures from the exhibition entitled, “The Machines and the Gods" in 1997. Explore the opposition between two different worlds: classical art and industrial archaeology. The display reconstructs some of the great monumental complexes and illustrates the development of the ancient city from the Republican era to the late Imperial Age.
Includes
- 25-minute Ancient Rome Multimedia Video - every day from 10 AM - 3 PM at the meeting point shop
- Roman Empire Museum (Capitoline Museums) admission ticket with reservation and entrance to temporary exhibitions when applicable
- Centrale Montemartini admission ticket with reservation, if option selected
- City App Audioguide available in 5 languages: the audio guide will draw your attention to the most important aspects of the museums and explain the remarkable history of this eternal city
- Free WiFi and toilets at the meeting point
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Guided tour
- Public transport
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Report to the Touristation Piazza Venezia Office next to Piazza Venezia. When facing the Vittorio Emanuele II monument, the office is on the right-hand side and there is a small fountain just in front.
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Know before you go
- For the combined option only: please note that the Centrale Montemartini Museum is 10 minutes away from the Capitoline Museums by car or 30 minutes by public transportation; transfer between the attractions is not included
