Rome Museums
Rome museums are ubiquitous. The multitude of ancient Roman artifacts and art objects alone would make the city a museum goers' small corner of heaven. But the existence of Vatican City in the heart of Rome has engendered a long history of literature, art, sculpture, and architectural magnificence that considerably expands that corner! Throw in the Renaissance and you could realistically view the entire city as a living museum. The trick is to focus on a particular era or genre or religion, and leave the others for later. So, look at our recommendations here and start your review of the museums of Rome.Rome Museums
National Museum of Rome
Consisting of the Baths of Diocletian, the Cripta Balbi, Palazzo Altemps, and Palazzo Massimo, this museum is one of the most important collections of archeological artifacts in the world. Still under construction, some areas are inaccessible.
Consisting of the Baths of Diocletian, the Cripta Balbi, Palazzo Altemps, and Palazzo Massimo, this museum is one of the most important collections of archeological artifacts in the world. Still under construction, some areas are inaccessible.
Vatican Museums
Over 20 museums and galleries display Christian and secular paintings and sculptures. Museums such as the Egyptian, Chiaramonti, Gregorian (of Modern Art), Christian, and Missionary (of Ethnology); Galleries such as those of the Candelabra and Tapestries; and much, much more.
Over 20 museums and galleries display Christian and secular paintings and sculptures. Museums such as the Egyptian, Chiaramonti, Gregorian (of Modern Art), Christian, and Missionary (of Ethnology); Galleries such as those of the Candelabra and Tapestries; and much, much more.