Museo Palatino
Museo Palatino
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Neighborhood: Campitelli
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- Fori Imperiali-Colosseo • 7 min walk
- Colosseo • 7 min walk
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy36,735 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
A small museum which contains exhibits on the history of the Palatine Hill from the Iron Age (the “Huts of Romulus”) through the Imperial period. Small but well worth the time to help you understand the archaeological site. Had to wait 15 minutes to be let in; unfortunately, only the first floor is currently open.
Written November 20, 2024
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Brad
Hong Kong, China182,434 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Museo Palatino (Palatine Museum) is located inside a former convent building amongst the ruins of Palatine Hill. Entry is included with Colosseo, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry ticket so it is well worth making a quick visit.
Here you can find 10 rooms and hallways, spread out over two separate floors, showcasing mainly 1st-4th century AD Roman artefacts that have been found at Palatine Hill. There are also displays and video showing pre-historic rome, before the famed Roman civilisation that ruled much of ancient world.
We enjoyed seeing displays of the Romulus Huts that you will see at the southwest corner of Palatine Hill. This helps put the archaeological dig site into much better perspective when you see it. There are also good condition statue heads, busts, sculptures, wall fresco fragments and a particularly nice pair of angelic wings known as the 'Wings of Victory' which are positioned so that you can stand in front for picture taking.
Overall, some nice artefacts on display at the Museo Palatine. Considering that this is free to visit to all who have paid entry to access Palatine Hill, it is definitely worth making a visit to see some of the ancient artefacts on display.
Note: You can comfortably visit the 10 rooms of the museum in 15-30 minutes depending on your interest.
Here you can find 10 rooms and hallways, spread out over two separate floors, showcasing mainly 1st-4th century AD Roman artefacts that have been found at Palatine Hill. There are also displays and video showing pre-historic rome, before the famed Roman civilisation that ruled much of ancient world.
We enjoyed seeing displays of the Romulus Huts that you will see at the southwest corner of Palatine Hill. This helps put the archaeological dig site into much better perspective when you see it. There are also good condition statue heads, busts, sculptures, wall fresco fragments and a particularly nice pair of angelic wings known as the 'Wings of Victory' which are positioned so that you can stand in front for picture taking.
Overall, some nice artefacts on display at the Museo Palatine. Considering that this is free to visit to all who have paid entry to access Palatine Hill, it is definitely worth making a visit to see some of the ancient artefacts on display.
Note: You can comfortably visit the 10 rooms of the museum in 15-30 minutes depending on your interest.
Written May 20, 2015
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia54,419 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Museo Palatino is in the Palatine area so you can enter when you visit the Roman Forum. It is not a huge museum, but the objects it holds are artifacts found on the surrounding site. They are quite lovely and many simply stunning. It is worth a look.
Written November 5, 2017
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Alexandra H
Paris, France135 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
I have tried a number of times to visit this museum. No matter the time, no matter the day, the door is always locked with no hours posted and no explanation. Ask the staff and they just shrug, so don't count on visiting it!
Written April 26, 2017
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SelbyDale
Saint Paul, MN219 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
I loved this small museum of archeological discoveries found during the excavations of the Palatine Hill. So often finds are moved to larger museums, so it was especially nice to view the statues, pottery and architectural details in the area where they were found. There is signage in English, and there is also an intriguing past life video that is really well done.
The museum is now only accessible if you have purchased the Biglietto S.U.P.E.R. that allows access to seven sites (see review for House of Augustus). The toilettes outside the museum are still open to all.
The museum is now only accessible if you have purchased the Biglietto S.U.P.E.R. that allows access to seven sites (see review for House of Augustus). The toilettes outside the museum are still open to all.
Written May 30, 2018
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Gureni L
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates1,563 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This is a small but very rich museum that showcases the many archeological discoveries found during the excavations of the Palatine Hill. They present artifacts, pictures and vivid videos and other presentation in a way that is captivating.
We were able to access it using the 72 Hours Roma Card which was great.
We were able to access it using the 72 Hours Roma Card which was great.
Written September 27, 2018
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ECJ1968
Melbourne, Australia194 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
This museum is included in your ticket package for the Roman forum and colosseum. It is small but very informative for those like us that didn't have a guide. It also has audio visual representation of what the Forum may have looked like and how it operated in its time.
Written June 29, 2015
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Marcus L
Austin, TX692 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This relatively small museum sits atop Palatine Hill, not far from the House of Nero. It contains artifacts found during excavations on Palatine Hill, including statues, mosaics, frescoes and cameos. It's a nice way to spend 20-30 minutes at the end of your Forum/Palatine Hill tour.
Written June 1, 2019
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Justmyopinion
Toronto, Canada2,056 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
We rushed through here with our tour and probably would have spent more time on our own. That's why we're returning this afternoon. This and Palestine Hill shouldn't be rushed. Way too much history here.
Written September 6, 2017
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sgharrison
Heathcote, Australia757 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
Entry is included in your Forum ticket, and its worth having a look into it, it shows the history of the area and of the various emperors
Written January 29, 2017
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Can I go there the day after I see the Colosseum?
Written January 30, 2018
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