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The Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco in Rome: A Treasury of Ancient Sculptures

Discover the ancient world of art and enjoy free entrance to the Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco

Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco entrance Interior of the Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco

The museum is named after Giovanni Barrocco who was a famous Italian politician and a collector of ancient art. At the beginning he bought his sculptures on ancient flea markets and was soon owner of more than 400 artifacts. Nowadays the collection includes sculptures from Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, the Roman Empire and many other countries. The exhibition offers not only figures from 3000 BC but also exhibits from the Middle Ages. Nine halls offer the possibility to discover the ancient world und many former cultures.

Opening hours Museum of ancient sculptures


Tue–Sun: 10 am – 4 pm (last admission: 3:30 pm)


Closed: Monday, 1 January, 1 May, 25 December 

Admission fee Museum of ancient scupltures

The museum Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco can be visited for free.

Address Museum of ancient sculptures

Address:
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 166/A, 00186 Roma

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Direction Museum of ancient scupltures

Bus: Line 46, 62, 64, 916, 916F to Corso Vittorio Emanuele/ navona oder Corso Vittorio Emanuele/ s.A. Della Valle
Metro: Linie B bis Colosseo


Special conditions of use Museum of ancient sculptures

Large bags, backpacks and taking photos with a flash are prohibited.

Highlights Museum of ancient sculptures

  • Large collection of art from the ancient world 
  • Old statues from 3000 BC 
  • Exhibits from Africa and the the Middle East 

Near  Museum of ancient sculptures

  • Museo di Roma (about 90 meters)
  • Fontana di Trevi 
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