List of museums in Rome

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List of museums in Rome. The city contains vast quantities of priceless art, sculpture and treasures, which are mainly stored in its many museums. List of museums divided by category, the main museums: [1]

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National Museums "Musei Nazionali"

Temporary exhibition space

Civic Museums "Musei in Comune"

These museums are part of the Municipality of Rome Museum System:

Archaeology

Modern and Contemporary Art

Science

Vatican Museums and churches

Art before the 19th century

Modern and Contemporary Art

History

Science

Specialized museums

Former Residences of Celebrities

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References

  1. "Tours, Travels,Trips Rome Italy - Argiletum Tour Operator".