The Museo Criminologico is housed in Palazzo del Gonfalone, a former juvenile prison at Via del Gonfalone, 29, in Rome. Its collection traces the history of criminology, with instruments arranged chronologically to give context to the objects on display. The museum has been closed for an extended period, so you cannot count on visiting it during a Rome trip. Check its current status before making plans, and look for announcements about a reopening.
The museum and its collection
The Museo Criminologico is in Palazzo del Gonfalone, a former juvenile prison. Its collection focuses on the history of criminology, with objects arranged in chronological order. This presentation places the instruments in context rather than displaying them as an unconnected group.
Check before you go
The museum has been closed for an extended period, and its future accessibility is uncertain. Check for current information before setting out, or contact the museum directly to ask whether it has reopened or announced any events. The collection has been described as historically important, but do not plan a visit until you have confirmed that the building is open.
FAQ
Is the Museo Criminologico open?
It has been closed for an extended period. Check its current status before planning a visit.
Where is the Museo Criminologico?
It is at Via del Gonfalone, 29, in Rome, inside Palazzo del Gonfalone.
What can you see at the museum?
Its collection includes criminology-related instruments arranged chronologically.
