Rome: last days for “Cartier and Myth” at the Capitoline Museums — over 170,000 visitors

Last chance to visit at Palazzo Nuovo

The exhibition Cartier and Myth at the Capitoline Museums closes on 15 March. Opened on 14 November 2025, the show has attracted more than 170,000 visitors, highlighting public interest in the encounter between high jewellery and ancient art.

The exhibition core

The display stages a dialogue between pieces from the Cartier Collection and marble sculptures from Cardinal Alessandro Albani's collection, the historic core of the Capitoline Museums. Archaeological finds from the Capitoline Superintendency and loans from national and international institutions and private collections complete the itinerary.

Themes and design

Curated by jewellery historian Bianca Cappello, archaeologist Stéphane Verger and Capitoline Superintendent Claudio Parisi Presicce, the exhibition traces a timeline from the mid-19th century to the present to show how Greco‑Roman motifs were studied and reinterpreted in jewellery. The layout was designed by Sylvain Roca with scenographic input from Oscar-winning designer Dante Ferretti.

Highlights to see

• Formal dialogue between Cartier jewels and classical sculptures.
• Section on goldsmithing techniques and their roots in antiquity.
• Mythological references: Aphrodite, Dionysus, Apollo, Heracles, Zeus, Demeter.
• Historical documents and objects illustrating how Roman and Greek art shaped jewellery design.

Why visit

The exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between classical heritage and contemporary jewellery language, making it a must for visitors interested in art, history and design.

Practical information

The show is open during the Capitoline Museums' standard opening hours. Booking is recommended on busy days. Visitors coming from surrounding provinces can combine the visit with a day in Rome's historic centre, exploring nearby archaeological sites and monuments.

Curators: Bianca Cappello, Stéphane Verger, Claudio Parisi Presicce. Organized by Rome Capital and the Capitoline Superintendency, in collaboration with Cartier and with logistical support from Zètema Progetto Cultura.