You cannot skip this visit if visiting Rome. It shows many details of the city since its foundation, with careful explanations of the different eras. Monuments kept inside are very well maintained

This is an incredible place to go with extensive artwork on the ceilings, the walls and even in the doorways. The sculptures are impressive and the accompanying information is well-written. There are two sides to this museum, connected by a kind of basement subway that is not obvious. The other side (to the entrance side) is smaller but also remarkable and well-worth visiting. There are toilets, a cafe and a restaurant. There was a big queue in the coffee shop and ordering was a slow process because the only cashier was on her phone most of the time. The other staff were fantastic though and spoke decent English. There is a locker room for rucksacks etc which is free to use. There is nowhere suitable for suitcases.

The Capitoline Museums are a must see if you love museums. These museums have probably the greatest collection of Roman Artifacts. We purchased a ticket before we came to the museum. We probably could have purchased a ticket at the office there because there was no line. We went to the museum in the late afternoon and the museums were not crowded. There are two museums connected by an underground tunnel. The museums are confusing and difficult to find your way around. But, the experience of seeing the art and sculptures are worth it.

happened to my buddy jason grace once. no but seriously it’s a nice museum if you can still feel your legs after walking the whole day (clearly not my experience) a bit overpriced yeah sure but gladly i could catch the cursus honorum exhibit and see cornelia and the gracchi brothers in a painting AND a scipioni family tree so 100% worth it. cicero's bust was missing unfortunately but it compensated when i somehow forgot Thee st. sebastian painting is housed there and suddenly turned a corner and found myself staring at it *morrissey's voice* and now i know how philomena cunk felt

Don't get me wrong, the Capitoline Museum at Piazza del Campidoglio is worth every Euro of the price of the entry ticket. Priceless art and among other things worth viewing is the original equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, carefully preserved here inside the museum; the center piece on Piazza del Campidoglio is now a precise replica. On the top floor is situated a decent cafe, self service, but with good tramezzini and coffee for a reasonable price. But a warning. The museum is a veritable maze. We have seen some corridors several times and the location of the public bathrooms is a closely guarded secret, despite some optimistic signposts somewhere in those corridors. But once more, a visit to this museum should be reasonably high on your Rome bucket list.

Vast museum within an old palace First class displays of antiquities along with an interesting paintings collection Top floor cafeteria includes a vast terrace with beautiful views on the city. Do not miss out on the lapidarium reached through an underground tunnel. On the other hand the temporary exhibition labeled Fidia is not worth the added entry fee.

i am a museum girly through and through and the capitoline did not disappoint. it was a fabulous museum with some of the most exquisite art and artifacts that ive ever had the pleasure of seeing, the lay out is a little confusing and the que for the tickets moves very slowly. But if you are in rome and want to spend a day inside it really is the best bet its absolutely worth the money paid but, if i came back to rome i would not do it again.

This should be on everyones list! We visited on our last day so it drew everything we had seen together. Highlights- the marble samples and the views over the forum. Just make sure you go the right way round!

The Capitoline Museum has an absolutely incredible collection of artefacts and it really is a must see when visiting Rome. There is a lot to see and it is not very well signposted so it's easy to miss things and get a bit lost. Often we thought we had wandered into a fire escape but no, they're the official stairs and that's how you get to everything. In our experience, if it looks bland and like it goes nowhere it probably leads to something really cool! We didn't know how to get across to the other side of the museum (the museum takes up two buildings on opposite sides of the square) and it wasn't until we went outside and across to the other building that we were told they are connected underground. Thankfully they let us back in to get across. They have an amazing collection of marble, including the Dying Gaul (amazing!!), and more Roman coins than I have ever seen. It also has a great rooftop view of Rome and several great viewpoints looking over the Forum, we got some excellent photos from here. One unexpected highlight for me was in the underground tunnel they have a collection of grave markers with translations of them underneath. They are so heartbreaking and yet so beautiful. It definitely got the biggest emotional response from me and really stayed with me. I would definitely recommend taking the time to read over them This was definitely one of my favourite museums I visited! Make sure you have plenty of time and add this one to your list!

The Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums) are located adjacent to the Roman Forum. They house historically significant art such as Capitoline Wolf (Romulus & Remus), The Dying Gaul, The Spinario, Bennini’s Medusa, the Equesterian statue of Marcus Aurelius, The Doves of Pliny (mosaic from Hadrian’s Villa), just to name a few. Just these pieces alone should place this museum on your list of places to visit. Everywhere you turn is stunning artwork and the building itself is beautiful. The galleries were relatively empty of people giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy the art. There were a few labels describing the art and their significance. There are also itineraries posted outside of each galleries based on the amount of time you want to spend in the museum and the theme you are interested in exploring. To really see and appreciate everything you need a couple of hours. But, if you are short on time the museum has placed three of their most well know pieces (the Equesterian statue of Marcus Aurelius, The Spinario, and the Capitoline Wolf) in one light-filled space. The arrangement is impressive. Half way through I took a break and stopped into the cafe which is located on the top floor of the museum. The food was fine but there wasn’t enough seating so you had to rush when you saw a table opening. When you finish your snack/lunch step outside of the cafe. The view is incredible! So even if you are not hungry go up to the cafe and pass through for the view. You will not regret it. A couple of downsides….Be prepared to stay on your feet. Benches are almost non-existent. As mentioned a small cafe with limited seating. The gallery staff were surly and didn’t seem to want to be there and didn’t want you there. Asking a question in English or Italian will get you a look of disgust if they look up from their phones. I didn’t purchase a ticket online but there was no line. Although they do offer a discount if you purchase your ticket online. The Capitolini is also part of the Roma Pass which offers entry to some museums or archaeological sites free (depending on which one you purchase) and discount tickets to others. Check out the pass if you are going to be in Rome for awhile and are going to visit a couple of museums or archaeological sites. If you love ancient sculpture and art this museum and the view are worth the ticket price - even with the downsides.