Museo di Archeologia per Roma: Unveiling Rome's Hidden Past
Discover Rome's hidden history at the Museo di Archeologia per Roma, showcasing suburban excavations from the Roman Republic to late antiquity.
The Museo di Archeologia per Roma (APR), or Museum of Archeology for Rome, offers a unique perspective on the city's ancient past, focusing on archaeological discoveries from Rome's southeastern suburbs. Located in the Villa Gentile on the Tor Vergata University campus, the museum showcases artifacts recovered from over twenty years of excavations, revealing the area's history from the Republican era through late antiquity.
A brief summary to Museo di Archeologia per Roma
- Via Columbia, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, 00133, IT
- +39062024732
- Visit website
Local tips
- The museum is located on the Tor Vergata University campus; combine your visit with a walk around the university grounds.
- Check the museum's website for temporary exhibitions, workshops, and guided tours.
- Entry to the museum is free, but booking may be required.
Getting There
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Public Transport
To reach the Museo di Archeologia per Roma via public transport, take Metro Line C to the Torre Maura station. From there, it's approximately an 8-minute walk to Via Columbia on the Tor Vergata University campus. Alternatively, several bus lines, including 20 and 552, stop near Via Columbia at the Cambridge/Columbia stop, which is a 4-minute walk to the museum. A single metro or bus ticket costs €1.50 and is valid for 100 minutes.
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Taxi
From the center of Rome, a taxi to the Museo di Archeologia per Roma will cost approximately €20-€30, depending on traffic and the exact starting point. Taxi stands are available throughout the city, or you can call for a taxi. Ride-sharing services like Uber are also available. Note that taxi fares in Rome start at €3.50 during the day and €7.50 at night, with additional charges per kilometer.
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Walking
If you are already on the Tor Vergata University campus, follow the signs to Via Columbia. The Museo di Archeologia per Roma is located within the Villa Gentile on Via Columbia. From the Cambridge/Columbia bus stop, walk east along Via Cambridge, then turn right onto Via Columbia. The museum will be on your left.
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