what you'll experience

• See marble and machines side by side

  Step into Centrale Montemartini, where ancient statues stand among towering turbines and steel frames. Smooth marble meets raw iron in one glance, creating a contrast that feels immediate, bold, and unforgettable.

• Stand face to face with Capitoline masterpieces

  Get close to sculptures from the Capitoline Museums and take in carved curls, lifelike gazes, and the delicate flow of marble. With fewer crowds, each statue feels present, intimate, and quietly powerful.

• Feel the scale of Rome's first power plant

  Walk among massive steam turbines, diesel engines, and sprawling pipes that once powered the city. The height, weight, and silence today still hint at the energy that once filled this industrial giant.

• Follow the stories in mosaics full of life

  Step closer to vibrant floors where fish swim, crocodiles rest along the Nile, and hunters face lions mid-chase. Each detail pulls you in, alive with motion, turning the floor into something you can’t help but follow.

• Discover a quieter side of Rome

  Step away from the busy city center into a museum that feels open, calm, and almost undiscovered. It’s the kind of place where you can slow down and feel like you’ve uncovered a secret Rome all to yourself.