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Museum complex of Fondazione Roma, with the permanent collection at Palazzo Sciarra Colonna and major exhibitions at Palazzo Cipolla.
October 7, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Marking 800 years since the death of Saint Francis, the exhibition traces his image from the late thirteenth century to the present day, among illuminated codices, paintings by great masters and contemporary works. It also presents the restorations supported by the Fondazione Roma and the reconstruction of the Mosaico Colonna.
October 7, 2026 – January 10, 2027
The exhibition, set up in the historic archive, tells of the spread of the Franciscan movement and the birth of the 15th-century Monti di Pietà, established to counter usury. It displays documents from the archive of the Monte di Pietà of Rome and loans from other institutions.
The Museo del Corso grew out of Fondazione Roma’s decision to offer the city a museum institution designed around the visitor. The story begins in 1999 with the first exhibition space, devoted to high-profile shows, and today it consists of a complex of two venues along the Via del Corso.
Palazzo Sciarra Colonna, at Via Marco Minghetti 22, is the heart of the complex: it houses the permanent collection and the historical archive of Fondazione Roma, exhibition rooms and eighteenth-century interiors designed by Luigi Vanvitelli. Palazzo Cipolla, at Via del Corso 320, is instead used for national and international temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
The gallery on the piano nobile (main floor) follows a chronological route across four centuries, with seventeenth-century Roman paintings, views and landscapes, portraits, antique furniture, tapestries and leather wall hangings (corami). The Medagliere (medal and coin collection) displays about 400 items from a collection of more than 2,500 papal medals and coins. The vault of the former Cassa di Risparmio in Palazzo Cipolla holds an archive of paintings arranged by theme, up to the contemporary works in the Foundation’s collection.
Admission is free.
| Students & apprentices | –Schools: €100 for the visit, €135 for the workshop with visit. |
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| Groups | –Groups: €120 per group. |
| Thematic guided tour (about 60 minutes, maximum 25 people) | €7Booking required |
Admission to Palazzo Sciarra Colonna (permanent collection) is free and includes the audio guide; the exhibitions at Palazzo Cipolla are charged.
Both venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility; it is advisable to contact the museum in advance. The lift is reserved for people with motor disabilities and their companions. The website offers an accessibility toolbar.
Strollers are not permitted in the rooms.
Corso/Minghetti · 1-min walk
Buses stop at Corso/Minghetti and Largo Chigi; metro line A, stops Barberini or Spagna.
Both venues are located in the ZTL (limited traffic zone) of the historic centre, with restricted access at certain times. The Largo Chigi bus stop is about 4 minutes on foot away, the metro stations about 10 minutes.
Get directionsBags, backpacks, umbrellas, helmets and sharp objects must be left in the cloakroom.
At Palazzo Cipolla, the Sala dei Marmi and the Sala Rossa can be booked for exclusive visits outside opening hours and for corporate events.
Inquiries & details| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Booking is recommended for Palazzo Sciarra Colonna. Thematic guided tours take place at weekends (Saturday at 16:30, Sunday at 11:30) by reservation; the historical archive can be visited on the first weekend of the month, on the Sunday at 10:30. Bags and backpacks, strollers, food and drink are not permitted; guide dogs are admitted. |
