Inside Rome’s Auditorium Parco della Musica, the Aristaios Museum displays archaeological finds from a Roman villa alongside objects from conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli’s collection. The compact exhibition spans several thousand years, with pottery arranged in chronological order and well-preserved Attic-period pieces among its highlights. Look for the villa finds and a decorated corner roof tile with relief work and painted detail. The museum is in a separate exhibition space from the nearby museum of the villa, and finding it inside the music park can take a little asking around.
The Sinopoli collection
The museum was formed around 160 objects purchased from the private collection of conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli. The exhibition occupies a room of about 300 square metres and brings together objects spanning several thousand years.
A separate exhibition space
The Aristaios Museum is adjacent to the museum of the villa, but the two exhibitions are distinct and managed by different bodies. Inside, the vases are arranged chronologically. Among the villa-related finds is a corner roof tile suspended from the ceiling, with low-relief and painted decoration.
FAQ
What can you see at the Aristaios Museum?
The collection includes archaeological finds from Roman villa excavations and objects from Giuseppe Sinopoli’s private collection. Pottery, including Attic-period pieces, is arranged chronologically.
Is the Aristaios Museum the same as the museum of the villa?
No. The Aristaios Museum is in a room adjacent to the museum of the villa, but they are separate exhibitions managed by different bodies.
Where is the Aristaios Museum?
It is inside the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome. The exhibition space can be difficult to find, so ask for directions within the park.
