Famous Museums in Rome

  1. Case Romane Del Celio

    Museum, Historical Site

    The Case Romane del Celio is one of the hidden treasures of Rome. First time visitors will have some problem finding it but once you do, you will be taking a rare walk through Rome’s intense history. The small museum is known for its rich art pieces including a depiction of Christ’s crucifixion, beautiful frescos and sculptures dating back to the 15th century. The whole complex was ...Read more
  2. Great Synagogue Of Rome

    4.5 (316 Votes)
    Great Synagogue Of Rome

    Religious Site, Museum, Historical Site, Synagogue

    This is the largest Synagogue in Rome. The synagogue is also referred to as The Jewish Museum of Rome. The exhibits at the museum are good and the details are precise. The site is a remembrance of the existence of the Jewish in old Rome. The synagogue now stands on what was once a Jewish ghetto. You’ll find a lot of Kosher restaurants and shops here. The structure is indeed impressive and...Read more
  3. Crime Museum

    3.8 (1293 Votes)
    Crime Museum

    Specialty Museum

    Rome is a city with ample array of museums. Be it the Capitoline Museum, Contemporary Art museum or National museum, this city has a variety of museums dedicated to different horizons. And one of the quirkiest museums in the city is the Museo Criminologico! All of us have heard stories and seen movies about the Italian mafia and the gang wars in Italy. This museum located in via del Gonfalone i...Read more
  4. Museum Of The Holy Souls

    Religious Site, Museum

    Spirituality and religion are extremely intrinsic parts of the Roman culture. Almost entirely of Rome is engulfed most understandably in Christian philosophies and doctrines. But the strange part is that Rome has something or the other to offer to both the devout and the discerner. The Museum of the Holy Souls in Purgatory, located in Chiesa del Sacro Cuore in Prati, Lungotevere Prati is one of...Read more
  5. San Carlo Al Corso

    4.6 (18 Votes)
    San Carlo Al Corso

    Art Museum, Church, Architecture

    The Basilica dei SS. Ambrogio e Carlo in Rome holds the relic of the Heart of St. Charles Borromeo and is a fantastic example of Baroque styled architecture. The surreal paintings which adorn its every inch and the golden details which make the church an art museum in itself defines why Rome is every art-lover’s paradise. Built on the grounds of 10th century building, the foundation of th...Read more
  6. National Museum Of Oriental Art

    Art Museum

    Ancient Asian artefacts in the middle of Rome makes Palazzo Brancaccio and museum of Asian art a must-visit not just for its sheer number of artefacts but for its diversity. The museum consists of over 14 rooms which hold some of the best Asian art pieces in Italy. A cause of archaeological findings in the Gandhara region- Swat, Butkara Stupa and Panr among other places, the artefacts where car...Read more
  7. Museo Pietro Canonica

    4.6 (1 Vote)
    Museo Pietro Canonica

    Museum

    Pietro Canonica Museum is an ideal place to admire the artwork of the talented artist Pietro Canonica. The artwork is preserved in what used to be the artist’s private home called “Fortezzuola”, where Pietro stayed from 1926 until his death in 1959. Pay a visit to the museum and you will be able to see an exquisite collection of marbles, bronzes, original models, sketches, stu...Read more
  8. Maxxi - Museo Nazionale Delle Arti Del XXI Secolo

    Exhibition , Specialty Museum, Workshop

    Managed by a foundation constituted by the Ministry of cultural heritage and Activites headed by Givanna Melandri, MAXXI operates as a place for conservation and reservation of art. Organizing various activities like exhibitions, workshops, conferences, shows, projections and educational projects, MAXXI strives for study, research and production of the aesthetic contents of art in the city.
  9. Museo Nazionale Di Castel Sant'Angelo

    Museum, Historical Site

    Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo is one of the most popular museums in Rome. Housed in the Castel Sant'Angelo, this museum was opened after the castle was decommissioned in 1901. There are four different parts of the museum, each one dedicated to different eras. You can understand the castle's history through vintage print while touring the galleries here. Historic furniture pieces adornin...Read more
  10. Vatican Museum

    Museum

    If you want to explore art and Christianity in a new way, you can plan a trip to the Vatican Museums. Established in the year 1506, this museum is like the Mecca to millions of art and history lovers. To witness matchless Renaissance art, visiting this facility is the best idea. This museum houses more than 70,000 artifacts. Only 20,000 of these artifacts get showcased for the visitors. Known a...Read more
  11. Raphael Rooms Guest House

    Museum

    The famous Raphael’s Rooms are a part of the Vatican Museum in Vatican City. There are a total of four rooms that form a suite of reception rooms. These rooms are named as Sala di Costantino ("Hall of Constantine"), the Stanza di Eliodoro ("Room of Heliodorus"), the Stanza Della Segnatura ("Room of the Signatura"), and the Stanza dell'Incendio del Borgo ("The Room of the Fire in the Borgo...Read more
  12. Terme Di Diocleziano

    Museum

    Terme di Diocleziano is known to be one of the largest public bath complexes in ancient Rome. The complex opened in 306 with a capacity to accommodate around 3,000 people at a time. Operational for over 2 centuries, the baths were also known for beautiful mosaics and sculptures adorning its walls. Today, this huge area has been divided into three parts and is used by the Basilica of Santa Maria...Read more
  13. Vatican Museums

    4.6 (6262 Votes)
    Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma, Italy
    Museum
  14. Palatino

    4.7 (228 Votes)
    Via di San Gregorio, 30, 00186 Roma, Italy
    Museum
  15. Chiostro Del Bramante

    4.5 (1 Vote)
    Museum