Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps
Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps
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9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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The Museum of Palazzo Altemps houses absolute masterpieces of ancient sculpture belonging to famous and valuable noble collections received in state ownership. The installation aims to integrate - in a harmonious combination - the marbles in the decorative context of the rooms, having in mind and proposing solutions adopted in the arrangement of antique collections. The visit, on two floors, reveals a succession of decorated rooms, a maze of stairs and corridors leading to the discovery of the ancient works of art.
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Noraatc
Sudbury, MA39,150 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
I was planning to see several sights included in the Museo Nationale Romano ticket, so I booked it for $19. It includes four sights: Palazzo Massimo, Palazzo Altemps, Terme di Diocleziano and Crypta Balbi. I have already been to Palazzo Massimo, which is stunning, and planned Terme di Diocleziano for Monday without realizing it will be closed…my miss. However, separate tickets just for the Palazzo Altemps and Crypta Balbi cost pretty much the same.
I was very interested to see Palazzo Altemps not only because of its beautiful Roman statues from the Ludovisi collection, but also because the palace belonged to Caterina Sforza’s first husband, Girolamo Riario, and this was her first home in Roma when she joined him as his very young wife (she was ten years old, to be exact).
The collection of Palazzo Altemps is not huge, but has truly remarkable statues on display, such as Sarcophagus Ludovisi, the Dying Gaul, the head of goddess Juno, and the gallery with the busts of Roman emperors. I spent around 90 minutes in the museum and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I was very interested to see Palazzo Altemps not only because of its beautiful Roman statues from the Ludovisi collection, but also because the palace belonged to Caterina Sforza’s first husband, Girolamo Riario, and this was her first home in Roma when she joined him as his very young wife (she was ten years old, to be exact).
The collection of Palazzo Altemps is not huge, but has truly remarkable statues on display, such as Sarcophagus Ludovisi, the Dying Gaul, the head of goddess Juno, and the gallery with the busts of Roman emperors. I spent around 90 minutes in the museum and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Written 23 January 2023
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soinic
Lux.2,752 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Close to Piazza Navona you find this hidden gem!
A great visit with plenty of nice surprises!
Like the chapel ... very special.
Even if you have already seen plenty of sculptures, sarcophages, etc in Rome you should plan to spend quality time in this museum which is not overcrowded at all and where you can enjoy art, history and "stories".
We had a combi ticket (one museum was closed, so 3 museums were incl. Palazzo Massimo, Terme Diocletian and Palazzo Altemps).
Recommend to visit the 3 Museums!
A great visit with plenty of nice surprises!
Like the chapel ... very special.
Even if you have already seen plenty of sculptures, sarcophages, etc in Rome you should plan to spend quality time in this museum which is not overcrowded at all and where you can enjoy art, history and "stories".
We had a combi ticket (one museum was closed, so 3 museums were incl. Palazzo Massimo, Terme Diocletian and Palazzo Altemps).
Recommend to visit the 3 Museums!
Written 18 August 2023
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Alex H
Huddersfield, UK445 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
If you just enjoy the sculptures for what they are (massive reconstructions containing a pebble sized piece of original stone and a hell of a lot of imagination) then this is fun for an hour. The building is very impressive with a wonderful courtyard but the sculptures are frankly trying too hard to be something that they are not.
Effectively a Roman Madame Tussaud’s made of stone!
Effectively a Roman Madame Tussaud’s made of stone!
Written 18 October 2022
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EJS50
Southborough, MA596 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
So I wasn't sure this venue of the National Museum would be more than more statues (I had seem many in the previous days), but it was a wonderful venue. It's a mansion full of wonderful collections beautiful laid out, including Egyptian, with frescoes and wonderful decoratiion in many of the rooms. I wandered in a rectangle around the inner rooms on both floors and never got tired of looking. Each room had descriptions in Italian and English, with drawings of the statues, showing what parts were original and what were restored.
Written 19 April 2023
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Richard H
Leeds, UK418 contributions
June 2023 • Solo
I bought a combined ticket which included access to this site plus Palazzo Massimo & Terme di Diocleziano. The ticket cost me €19 - which is higher than usual because there is a special exhibit at the Baths of Diocletian. This is an old aristocratic palace situated at the top of Piazza Navonna, containing a lot of exhibits/statues around a central courtyard.I paid an additional €5 for the audio guide which was very informative.
Written 2 July 2023
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Tom F
Argyle, TX311 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Excellent Roman History lesson. My 23 year old son even enjoyed the history, different types of architecture and styles of stone and marble statues. A Must do in Rome! A++
Written 1 September 2024
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Sconne21
Newbury, UK51 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This is an exceptional place to go if you like art and sculpture, and haven't quite seen enough whilst in Rome! You can easily spend 2-3 hours here. There are toilets. I recommend getting the combined ticket for the best value. It includes two other fantastic museums with art, sculptures and courtyard.
Written 3 December 2023
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gertbrugge
Bruges, Belgium41 contributions
Apr 2022
incredible. Barely one minute from the hyper busy plaza navona. An unforgettable museum and a breath of fresh air. Top quality collection. But also for people who are not interested in archeology more than worth your whiskey. The building itself is beautiful. Unbelievable how perfectly everything is integrated here. Impressive. Combi ticket definitely recommended
Written 13 April 2022
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Joe B
Seattle, WA29 contributions
May 2022
Well curated variety of interesting items. Most all pieces had a well worded description of the item. (Blessedly in English). History, what you were looking at and why it is significant. The museum is a great architectural gem. History of the palace and its people. Well laid out. Great escape from crowds in the heart of Rome.
Written 10 March 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Oct 2019
The Palazzo Altemps is a museum that specialises in exhibition ancient sculptures. Although there is a fine collection on display, the most famous is probably the Ludovisi Gaul, which alone is worth visiting the museum for.
Don’t forget you can get a single ticket that covers entrance to this museum, plus the Baths of Diocletian, Crypta Balbi and Palazzo Massimo alle Terme.
Don’t forget you can get a single ticket that covers entrance to this museum, plus the Baths of Diocletian, Crypta Balbi and Palazzo Massimo alle Terme.
Written 4 November 2019
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Can I buy tickets at the door or are pre-purchase better? Long lines?
Written 28 August 2022
Quanto tempo ci vuole per visitare tutto il palazzo ?
Written 18 February 2020
È un museo statale?gli insegnanti di ruolo hanno ingresso gratuito se non è cosi qual è il costo del biglietto e quali sono le goornate di febbraio gratuite.
Grazie
Written 23 February 2019
Sì è un museo statale e secondo quanto indicato dal Mibac l'ingresso è gratuito mediante esibizione di un documento:
- ai docenti ed agli studenti iscritti alle accademie di belle arti o a corrispondenti istituti dell'Unione Europea, mediante esibizione del certificato di iscrizione per l'anno accademico in corso;
- ai docenti ed agli studenti dei corsi di laurea, laurea specialistica o perfezionamento post-universitario e dottorati di ricerca delle seguenti facoltà: architettura, conservazione dei beni culturali, scienze della formazione o lettere e filosofia con indirizzo archeologico o storico-artistico. Le medesime agevolazioni sono consentite a docenti e studenti di facoltà o corsi corrispondenti, istituiti negli Stati dell'Unione Europea. L'ingresso gratuito è consentito agli studenti mediante esibizione del certificato di iscrizione per l'anno accademico in corso, ai docenti mediante esibizione di idoneo documento;
- ai docenti di storia dell'arte di istituti liceali, mediante esibizione di idoneo documento;
Written 20 March 2019
Ciao!! Quanto costa il biglietto con sconto del Roma pass? Grazie!!
Written 28 January 2017
How long do you spend in this museum if you would like to see everything?
Written 25 March 2015
I remember been there about two hours, those ancient god statues fascinated me and I was going around there and back again in that maze. It's good if you can go there another day, too. There so much to look at.
Written 27 March 2015
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