Museums and Exhibits Archives

Museums and Exhibits

Italy and the Written Word: Places to Celebrate Writing History

From ancient Latin script to modern fonts, Italy has contributed greatly to the history of the written word. Visit these places to learn more.

Best Places in Italy for Modern and Contemporary Art

Art & Architecture

Put modern art on your Italian itinerary. Here are the best museums, galleries, and parks, for modern and contemporary art in Italy.

Anno Dantesco: Celebrating Dante in 2021

Books & Literary Travel

In 2021, Italy will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the passing of Dante Alighieri, known worldwide as the father of the Italian language.

Florence to Open First Museum Dedicated to the Italian Language

Florence & Tuscany

The city that gave birth to Dante will soon give birth to the first museum dedicated to the Italian language. Construction on the Museo della Lingua ...

Mausoleum of Augustus to Reopen in Rome

Italy News

One of the most important monuments of Ancient Rome, the Mausoleum of Augustus, will reopen to the public in 2021.

What Will Italy’s Museums Look Like After the Lockdown?

Art & Architecture

After a two-month lockdown, Italy's museums are set to reopen. The reopening will bring both challenges and opportunities.

Virtual Visits to Italy’s Museums and UNESCO Sites

Art & Architecture

Many Italian museums and galleries have made it easier to take virtual visits of their works of art and historical relics.

Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini

Art & Architecture

A close-up detail from Simone Martini's "Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus."

Raphael: Where to See His Works in Italy

Art & Architecture

Only 37 when he died in 1520, Raphael was one of the most influential artists of his day.

Leonardo da Vinci: Where to See His Works in Italy

Art & Architecture

Leonardo da Vinci created many paintings, sketches, and engineering projects in his lifetime. Here's where to find them in Italy.

Sightseeing in Milan: 3 Places to Go Beyond the Duomo

If You Love Rome, This May Be the Best Museum You’ve Never Visited

Art & Architecture

I've always meant to visit the Museo di Roma. But in a city like Rome, where so many more sites and monuments are vying for attention, it was easy ...

House Museums of Rome: Art-Filled Oases Minus the Crowds

Art & Architecture

The house museums and palace galleries of Rome are among the city's best-kept secrets.

La Festa Delle Donne – International Women’s Day in Italy

Culture & Living

Italy celebrates International Women's Day - La Festa delle Donne - with mimosas and a free museum day.

Fendi, Galleria Borghese Announce Creation of the Caravaggio Research Institute

Italy News

Fendi and Galleria Borghese announce the Caravaggio Research Institute.

Rome’s Museums On A Metro Map

Museums and Exhibits

Rome is often called an outdoor museum. But the capital also has dozens of museums to explore, not only in the Centro Storico but beyond the walls. ...

Ai Weiwei’s ‘Libero’ at Palazzo Strozzi in Florence

Florence & Tuscany

Ai Weiwei is one of the best and most provocative artists working in the world today. Now Italians and visitors to Italy will have a chance to see ...