Capitoline Superintendency for Cultural Heritage: museum appointments

Capitoline Superintendency for Cultural Heritage: highlights (27 March - 2 April)

The week at Rome’s municipal museums features exhibitions, lectures and guided tours designed to broaden cultural access. Below are the main initiatives with practical details for visitors.

Featured exhibitions and events

• Casina delle Civette (Villa Torlonia Museums): the exhibition Under a Good Star showcases Paolo Paschetto's design of the Italian Republic emblem. The display runs until 27 September and offers insights into post-war iconography.
• Museo Napoleonico: a public talk presents recent research on Cardinal Fesch's collection, centering on a mural linked to a Raphael circle. Admission is free until seats are filled.
• Ara Pacis: the new multimedia project The Ara Revealed uses videomapping and bilingual audio narration to recreate the monument's original colors. Evening visits run on selected nights with limited capacity.

Guided tours and thematic visits

• Capitoline Museums: free guided tours of Greece in Rome at Villa Caffarelli are offered in Italian and English; advance booking is required and places are limited.
• Archaeology in the Municipality: on-site visits include the Mithraeum at the Circus Maximus and the Ostiense burial complex, ideal for exploring lesser-known archaeological sites. Booking is mandatory.

Accessibility and special programmes

• Museum of Rome - Palazzo Braschi: a meeting on accessibility paths for people with autism discusses practical tools and museum practices. Free entry in the designated hall.
• Casa Museo Alberto Moravia: presentation of an unpublished text by Moravia, originally conceived as a film project, with curators and commentators in attendance.

aMICi programme (for ROMA MIC Card holders)

The aMICi cycle offers tailored visits with LIS interpreters and focused talks at venues such as Museo Pietro Canonica, Museo Barracco, Ara Pacis and Teatro Argentina. Curators will also present the Magic Lanterns photography exhibition at the Carlo Bilotti Museum.

Practical information

• Bookings and information: call the municipal information number or check the official museum websites for timetables, turn times and ticketing details.
• Accessibility: many events include dedicated services (LIS interpreters, simplified routes, small-group tours). Confirm available services when booking.
• Participation: some activities are free but have limited seating; others require advance online ticket purchase.

For the latest updates on schedules and availability consult the official museum pages. The week’s programme offers varied ways to explore collections, restoration stories and multimedia projects across Rome’s civic museums.