Civic Archaeological Museum

This is arguably the oldest public museum in the world, founded in 1471 when Pope Sixtus IV donated a collection of ancient bronze sculptures to the Roman people — a genuinely remarkable origin story. You'll find archaeological treasures spanning Rome's deep history, from the Capitoline Wolf to monumental imperial bronzes, all housed in a setting that feels as historic as the objects themselves. It's the kind of place where the building and the collection are equally worth your attention.