Museo Barracco, Rome

Name: Museo Barracco
Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 168, Rome, 00186, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 0608

#245 among attractions in Rome

Vernacular architecture, Museum, Art museum

Gallery (9)

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Gallery

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Facts and practical information

Museo Barracco di Scultura Antica is a museum in Rome, Italy, featuring a collection of works acquired by the collector Giovanni Barracco, who donated his collection to the City of Rome in 1902. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1948 (76 years ago)Coordinates: 41°53'48"N, 12°28'21"E

Address

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 168ParioneRome 00186 Italy

Contact

+39 06 0608

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Day trips

Museo Barracco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Barracco open?

Museo Barracco is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Barracco?

Nearby attractions include San Pantaleo, Rome (1 min walk), San Lorenzo in Damaso, Rome (2 min walk), Palazzo Braschi, Rome (2 min walk), Domiziano, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Museo Barracco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Barracco:

Bus

C.so Vittorio Emenuele/Navona • Lines: 46, 62, 64, 916, 916F, n15, n20, n5 (2 min walk)
Rinascimento • Lines: 130F, 30, 492, 628, 70, 81, 87, C3, n6, n7 (3 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Cairoli • Lines: 8 (7 min walk)
Venezia • Lines: 8 (12 min walk)

Ferry

Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (11 min walk)
Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (13 min walk)

Metro

Spagna • Lines: A (24 min walk)
Barberini • Lines: A (25 min walk)

Train

Roma San Pietro (24 min walk)
Vatican City (30 min walk)

Light rail

Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (30 min walk)