Roman Empire Museum + Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience Ticket
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Step into the world's first museum and experience ancient Rome like never before — the Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience combines a breathtaking 25-minute multimedia video that virtually reconstructs the Roman Empire at its peak with a skip-the-line visit to the Capitoline Museums (Musei Capitolini) — the oldest public art museum on Earth, perched atop Capitoline Hill above the Roman Forum since 1471. Watch ancient Rome come to life on screen, then walk straight into one of the greatest collections of Roman antiquity in the world.
Key Highlights
- Watch an immersive 25-minute multimedia video produced by the same company behind content for UNESCO, BBC, and National Geographic
- Visit the Capitoline Museums with skip-the-line priority entry
- Admire the iconic Capitoline Wolf
- Explore the magnificent Piazza del Campidoglio
- Access to current temporary exhibitions and the downloadable Rome City Audio Guide App with over 170 points of interest across the city
About Roman Empire Museum + Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience Ticket
The Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience is the most complete and contextually enriching way to visit the Capitoline Museums — combining a cinematic introduction to ancient Rome with skip-the-line access to the world's oldest art institution in a single, seamlessly arranged ticket.
Your experience begins at the Touristation Aracoeli office at Piazza d'Aracoeli 16, where multilingual staff welcome you and seat you in the cinema room for the 25-minute multimedia video — produced by a company that has created content for UNESCO, the BBC, and National Geographic. Using photorealistic 3D reconstructions, the film shows the Forum, Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, and the broader Roman cityscape as they appeared at the height of the Empire — providing a vivid visual foundation that makes the museum visit immediately richer and more meaningful. After the video, the Touristation team assists you to the Capitoline Museums entrance for your skip-the-line entry.
Inside the Capitoline Museums — spread across two grand palaces flanking Michelangelo's designed Piazza del Campidoglio — the collection spans over 13,000 works including ancient sculptures, bronzes, frescoes, Renaissance paintings, and decorative arts. The undisputed masterpieces include the Capitoline Wolf, the Capitoline Venus, the colossal fragments of the Statue of Constantine (including his enormous head, hand, and foot), the original gilded bronze Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, and the Greek original of the Dying Gaul — one of the most emotionally powerful sculptures from antiquity. The rooftop terrace cafe offers arguably the best panoramic view of the Roman Forum from above, and the underground passage connecting the two palace buildings passes directly through an ancient Roman road still preserved below ground.
Your ticket also includes the downloadable Rome City Audio Guide App — featuring over 170 points of interest across the entire city — making it a practical companion for the rest of your Rome stay. Book your Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience ticket now on Thrillark and save up to 15%.
Your experience begins at the Touristation Aracoeli office at Piazza d'Aracoeli 16, where multilingual staff welcome you and seat you in the cinema room for the 25-minute multimedia video — produced by a company that has created content for UNESCO, the BBC, and National Geographic. Using photorealistic 3D reconstructions, the film shows the Forum, Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, and the broader Roman cityscape as they appeared at the height of the Empire — providing a vivid visual foundation that makes the museum visit immediately richer and more meaningful. After the video, the Touristation team assists you to the Capitoline Museums entrance for your skip-the-line entry.
Inside the Capitoline Museums — spread across two grand palaces flanking Michelangelo's designed Piazza del Campidoglio — the collection spans over 13,000 works including ancient sculptures, bronzes, frescoes, Renaissance paintings, and decorative arts. The undisputed masterpieces include the Capitoline Wolf, the Capitoline Venus, the colossal fragments of the Statue of Constantine (including his enormous head, hand, and foot), the original gilded bronze Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, and the Greek original of the Dying Gaul — one of the most emotionally powerful sculptures from antiquity. The rooftop terrace cafe offers arguably the best panoramic view of the Roman Forum from above, and the underground passage connecting the two palace buildings passes directly through an ancient Roman road still preserved below ground.
Your ticket also includes the downloadable Rome City Audio Guide App — featuring over 170 points of interest across the entire city — making it a practical companion for the rest of your Rome stay. Book your Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience ticket now on Thrillark and save up to 15%.
Inclusions
- 25-minute Ancient Rome Multimedia Video at the Touristation Aracoeli office
- Entry ticket to the Capitoline Museums
- Access to all permanent collections across both Capitoline Palace buildings
- Access to current temporary exhibitions
- Assistance from Touristation multilingual staff
Exclusions
- Food and beverages
- Personal expenses
Insiders' Tips
Collect your ticket at the Touristation Aracoeli office between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM — do not go directly to the Capitoline Museums. After the multimedia video, head straight to the sculpture halls on the ground floor of the Palazzo dei Conservatori to see the Marcus Aurelius statue and the Capitoline Wolf before the guided tour groups arrive. The rooftop terrace cafe has one of the best free views of the Roman Forum in Rome — save it for a coffee break mid-visit.
Additional Information
Operating Hours
- 9:30 am - 07:30 pm
- Free entrance for children under 6, with the selection of a free ticket
- Exchange smartphone voucher for a paper ticket at the Touristation Office between 9:30 - 15:30
- The multimedia introduction is in English
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start.
- There is free entrance to the museum on the first Sunday of each month
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation at least 24 hrs before the travel date for a full refund
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience?
The Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience is a two-part ticket combining a 25-minute immersive multimedia video at the Touristation Aracoeli office with skip-the-line priority entry to the Capitoline Museums — the world's oldest public art museum, founded in 1471 on Capitoline Hill overlooking the Roman Forum. The multimedia video, produced by a company that creates content for UNESCO, BBC, and National Geographic, uses 3D reconstructions to show Rome at the height of the Empire before you enter the museum. The combined experience is designed to provide the fullest possible context for the Capitoline Museums' extraordinary collection of ancient Roman art and artefacts.
What is the Ancient Rome Multimedia Video?
The Ancient Rome Multimedia Video is a 25-minute cinematic experience shown in the Touristation cinema room at Piazza d'Aracoeli 16, using photorealistic 3D reconstructions to show the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Colosseum, and wider Roman cityscape as they appeared at the peak of the Empire. It was produced by a company with UNESCO, BBC, and National Geographic credentials — making it a genuinely high-quality visual and educational introduction rather than a basic tourist video. Watching the Ancient Rome Multimedia Video before entering the Capitoline Museums significantly enriches the experience by providing vivid visual context that the museum's artefacts alone cannot fully convey.
What are the Capitoline Museums and why are they significant?
The Capitoline Museums — Musei Capitolini — are the world's first public art museums, founded in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV donated a collection of ancient bronze sculptures to the people of Rome, making them the oldest public art institution on Earth by more than 250 years. Located in two grand Renaissance palaces flanking Michelangelo's designed Piazza del Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill, the museum houses over 13,000 works spanning Greek and Roman antiquity, Renaissance painting, and decorative arts — with direct views over the Roman Forum from the hilltop position. The Capitoline Museums are included as one of the two free attraction choices in the Roma Pass component of the Rome Omnia Card.
What are the must-see artworks at the Capitoline Museums?
The absolute must-sees at the Capitoline Museums include the Capitoline Wolf — the legendary bronze she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus — the original gilded bronze Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius, the Capitoline Venus, the colossal fragments of the Statue of Constantine including his enormous marble head and hand, and the Greek original of the Dying Gaul — one of the most emotionally powerful ancient sculptures in any museum in the world. The underground passage connecting the two palaces passes directly through a preserved ancient Roman road, and the rooftop terrace cafe provides one of the best panoramic views of the Roman Forum available at any paid site in Rome. Most visitors spend 2 to 3 hours in the Capitoline Museums to cover the major highlights at a comfortable pace.
Where do I collect my ticket for the Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience?
Ticket collection and the multimedia video take place at the Touristation Aracoeli office at Piazza d'Aracoeli 16 — a short walk from Piazza Venezia and the base of Capitoline Hill. The office is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM and is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Do not go directly to the Capitoline Museums — your skip-the-line entry ticket is issued at the Touristation office after the multimedia video, and arriving at the museum without it will require purchasing a separate ticket at the door.
Is the Capitoline Museums rooftop terrace cafe included in the ticket?
The rooftop terrace cafe at the Capitoline Museums is freely accessible to all ticket holders and offers one of the most spectacular views of the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum available anywhere in Rome — but food and beverages are not included in the Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience ticket and must be purchased separately. The terrace is a genuinely wonderful mid-visit rest stop and the panoramic view alone makes the brief detour worthwhile. Most visitors who discover the terrace describe it as one of the most memorable and unexpected highlights of their entire Capitoline Museums experience.
What is the Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius at the Capitoline Museums?
The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius is a life-size gilded bronze sculpture of the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius on horseback — one of the very few ancient bronze equestrian statues to have survived intact and the most celebrated example of its kind in the world. The original is displayed in the main hall of the Palazzo dei Conservatori at the Capitoline Museums, while an outdoor copy stands in the centre of Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio above. The statue survived the medieval period largely because it was believed to represent the Emperor Constantine rather than the pagan Marcus Aurelius — an error that saved it from being melted down for bronze, as happened to the vast majority of ancient statues of comparable quality.
Is the Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience suitable for children?
Yes — children under 6 enter the Capitoline Museums completely free of charge, and the 25-minute multimedia video's visual and dramatic approach to Roman history tends to engage younger visitors in a way that static museum displays alone often cannot. The colossal fragments of the Statue of Constantine — including a marble head over 2 metres tall, giant hands, and enormous feet displayed at close range — are particularly captivating for children who struggle to engage with smaller ancient artefacts. Families are advised to focus the museum visit on the ground floor sculpture halls rather than attempting the full collection, and to arrive early when the galleries are least crowded.
How long should I allow for the Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience?
The complete experience takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours in total — 25 minutes for the multimedia video at the Touristation office, plus 2 to 3 hours inside the Capitoline Museums for a comfortable visit covering the major highlights without rushing. Visitors who want to explore the full collection at a thorough pace, visit the temporary exhibitions, spend time at the rooftop terrace cafe, and browse the museum bookshop should allow up to 4 hours. The Touristation office is only open until 3:30 PM so arriving before 2:00 PM is recommended to allow enough museum time before the 7:30 PM closing.
Do I need to book the Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience in advance?
Yes — advance booking is strongly recommended for the Roman Empire Museum and Ancient Rome Multimedia Experience, as the multimedia video sessions at the Touristation office have limited capacity and the Capitoline Museums skip-the-line entry is in high demand during Rome's peak tourist season from April to October. Booking through Thrillark saves up to 15% on the standard rate with instant confirmation and both the multimedia video session and skip-the-line museum entry secured before you arrive. All tickets are non-refundable once purchased — confirm your intended visit date carefully before completing your booking.
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