Nights at Rome’s Museums, Part II

During my latest trip, I enjoyed the Night at the Museums on May 13, 2023. I hopped a bus down to Piazza Venezia and then hiked up the steep stairs and the hill to Trajan’s Market/Museum of the Imperial Fora. I had not been here for probably a decade, and it was wonderful to see it again. Regular admission is €11.50, but this evening it was just €1.  The event started at 8 p.m., but I didn’t get there until 8:30, and there was a long line to get in.  The line moved fairly quickly, however, and the staff were efficient and organized.

People coming into the museum — the whole event was well organized

 

The museum is in a gorgeous space

In the vast, multi-level main hall of this 2,000+ year old building, a musical concert of violin and piano was going on. It was lovely. People were up on the higher levels, looking down, enjoying the music and soaking in the moment within this ancient space.

There was a wonderful concert going on

 

People on the upper levels, enjoying the concert

People were clearly enjoying the museum, which was busy but not too crowded.

Viewing the sculptures

 

Enjoying a room with various amphorae and other ancient containers, with exhibits on what they held and where they came from

 

A particularly beautiful winged horse

 

Learning about a massive statue

Despite a bit of rain, it was nice to step outside at the museum, and view Trajan’s Market and other buildings, including the nearby medieval tower, beautifully illuminated at night.

People walking through the ancient market

 

Outside looking over Trajan’s Market, and Trajan’s Column 

 

Looking down at Trajan’s Market

 

The House of the Knights of Rhodes

 

The medieval tower in the background

The museums stay open until 2 a.m.(!) for this special night. But as much as I would have liked to spend more time exploring, I was still very jet-lagged and my poor old feet had had enough, so I hopped a taxi back home.  Yet another wonderful evening in the Eternal City.

 

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