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Monterotondo Archaeological Museum: a journey spanning Crustumerium and Palazzo Orsini
In Monterotondo, a town just outside Rome, a single museum tells its story in two different venues. The Archaeological and Multimedia Museum of Monterotondo creates a journey that unites the treasures of the ancient city of Crustumerium with the Renaissance halls of Palazzo Orsini. This is not a simple exhibition, but a voyage that interweaves millennia-old artefacts, art and technology, to reveal the long and deep history of this territory.
The treasures of the city that defied Rome
At the heart of the collection lies the civilisation of Crustumerium, gathered from excavations conducted since the 1980s. Visitors can admire up close vases, weapons and refined ornamental objects discovered in ancient tombs. These artefacts are far from silent. They tell the story of a complex society, its commercial exchanges with the powerful city of Veii, and its downfall following its definitive defeat by Rome in 500 BC.
An experience blending art and technology
The visitor’s experience is enriched by multimedia installations that engage in a dialogue with historic spaces. Part of the route winds its way through the splendid halls of Palazzo Orsini, frescoed in the 16th century, where the decorations and ceilings — the work of artists such as Girolamo Siciolante and the Zuccari brothers — deserve close attention. It is history within history.
The museum spans two venues: the "Paolo Angelani" Cultural Centre in Via Giuseppe Serrecchia, and Palazzo Orsini in Piazza Angelo Frammartino 4. For opening hours and tickets, visitors are advised to consult the official website.
