Museo della Repubblica Romana e della memoria garibaldina

About the museum

The museum occupies the rooms of Porta San Pancrazio, on the Janiculum. The present gate was built between 1854 and 1857 by Virginio Vespignani on the ruins of a 17th-century gate, damaged in the fighting of 1849 in defence of the Roman Republic.

On 19 April 1951 the premises were entrusted to the Associazione Nazionale Veterani e Reduci Garibaldini (National Association of Garibaldian Veterans and Survivors), and the museum opened to the public in 1976 with two sections: one devoted to the Risorgimento and Garibaldi, the other to the Italian partisan division “Garibaldi”.

The present route extends over four floors in thematic order, from the European revolutions of 1848 to the fall of the Republic in July 1849. It includes busts, paintings, prints, Garibaldian memorabilia, models and multimedia stations; the room on the second floor houses a model of the battle of 30 April with a video on the French siege. The last rooms commemorate Luciano Manara and Goffredo Mameli and present the Constitution of the Roman Republic.

Highlights

• History of the Roman Republic of 1849
• Model of the battle of 30 April with video of the siege
• Rooms dedicated to Luciano Manara and Goffredo Mameli
• Garibaldian memorabilia, paintings and prints
• Located in Porta San Pancrazio on the Janiculum

Permanent exhibition

• Percorso permanente sulla Repubblica Romana – Four floors of thematic rooms from the revolt of 1848 to the fall of the Republic in 1849, with Garibaldian memorabilia, models and multimedia.

Founded

1976

Operated by

Roma Capitale – Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali

Visitors per year

approx. 10,347

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

According to the listings consulted, admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is listed as accessible to people with disabilities. In 2026 a tactile and sensory guided tour led by specialised staff is offered.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in Porta San Pancrazio, on the Janiculum.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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