Museo di Roma is inside Palazzo Braschi, an ornate palace beside Piazza Navona in central Rome. Its permanent displays on the second and third floors trace the city’s history and everyday life through paintings, photographs, prints, costumes and other works. Temporary exhibitions occupy the first floor. Look for views over Piazza Navona from the upper floor, then pause in the palace courtyard. The collection’s scope and displays can change with exhibitions, so check what is showing before you go if you have a particular subject in mind.
A museum inside Palazzo Braschi
Museo di Roma occupies Palazzo Braschi, an eighteenth-century palace between Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori. Pope Pius VI commissioned it as a residence for his nephew, Luigi Braschi Onesti. The Rome municipality later acquired the building and turned it into a museum.
The palace’s setting is part of the visit. Its galleries sit beside Piazza Navona, and the courtyard gives you a quieter place to pause before or after exploring the rooms.
What to see in the galleries
The permanent collection is arranged across the second and third floors. It follows Rome’s artistic and social history through paintings and other works, including images of the city’s monuments and scenes of daily life. The collection spans from the Middle Ages to the first half of the twentieth century, with material such as photographs, prints, costumes and graphic works.
Some displays focus on how Rome changed over time, including its streets and public spaces. The subjects and works on view can vary, and the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions on the first floor. Check the current programme if you want to plan around a particular exhibition.
Views over Piazza Navona
From the third floor, you can look out over Piazza Navona. It is a useful stop for seeing the square from above and taking photographs, alongside the galleries. The palace’s ornate interiors and courtyard add another dimension to a visit focused on the art.
Planning your visit
The museum is at Piazza di S. Pantaleo, 10, beside Piazza Navona. It is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The museum recommends getting tickets in advance. Wheelchair-accessible entrances, lifts and restrooms are listed among its facilities.
Give yourself time for both permanent floors and the temporary exhibition. The museum’s collection is principally an art collection, so visitors seeking only archaeological displays may want to check the exhibition details before choosing it.
FAQ
Where is Museo di Roma?
It is inside Palazzo Braschi at Piazza di S. Pantaleo, 10, beside Piazza Navona in central Rome.
What can you see at Museo di Roma?
The permanent displays include paintings and other works on Rome’s history and everyday life, across the second and third floors. Temporary exhibitions are held on the first floor.
Is Museo di Roma open on Mondays?
No. The museum is closed on Mondays and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Should you book Museo di Roma tickets in advance?
The museum recommends buying tickets in advance.
