Museums in Rome

Rome is often referred to as an open-air museum due to its excesses of outdoor ancient ruins, renaissance churches, and other treasured architecture from the Etruscans to the Roman Empire.

Due to this rich history, it is important to know the sense of history and knowledge of what you see! For example, visiting the well-established Vatican and Capitoline Museum. This page will provide an overview of the essential and also lesser-known museums and galleries that Rome has to offer.

Castel Sant’Angelo

Delve into 18 centuries of history at Castel Sant’Angelo.

Villa Borghese Gallery

Explore the art and gardens in Rome at Villa Borghese and its Gallery.

Capitoline Museums

Visit the World’s Oldest Museum on Capitoline Hill.

Vatican Museums 

See outstanding art in the city of the pope.

National Roman Museum

See four museums in one with a National Roman Museum ticket.

Doria Pamphilj Gallery

See world-class art in one of Rome’s best private galleries.

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

See Etruscan art in this peaceful Renaissance villa.

Galleria Spada

View a secret trompe-l’oeil at this hidden gem of a museum.

Palazzo Barberini

View artistic masterpieces in this baroque palace.

National Gallery of Modern Art

See the works of Monet, CĂ©zanne, and Klimt at the National Gallery of Modern Art.