Roma Racconta... - Lecture Series at Palazzo Braschi
A lecture series on the city's cultural heritage, held at the Museo di Roma in Palazzo Braschi
About Roma Racconta...
A long narrative on Rome's heritage
Roma Racconta... is a rich calendar of lectures curated by the Educational Services of the Capitoline Superintendence for Cultural Heritage of Rome. From November to May, on a weekly basis, the Sala Tenerani at the Museo di Roma in Palazzo Braschi transforms into an open classroom where scholars and professionals take turns sharing the history, art, and multifaceted soul of the city. It is a project located in the heart of the historic center, between Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori, that makes cultural heritage accessible to everyone.
The professions of cultural heritage
The common thread of the series is a behind-the-scenes look at the museums and monuments of Rome. The speakers include archaeologists, art historians, conservators, numismatists, taxidermists, and catalogers: professionals who usually work away from the public eye and who, in this setting, share their experiences, methods, and discoveries. The lectures intentionally weave together humanities studies, ranging from Roman archaeology to the history of collections, from the 18th century to contemporary art, and from accessibility themes to community museums in the Lazio region.
An event for teachers, students, and citizens
Designed especially for teachers and university students, the program is recognized for teacher professional development and grants academic credits to students from major universities and academies in Rome, including Sapienza, Tor Vergata, Roma Tre, and the Academy of Fine Arts. However, the meetings remain open to all enthusiasts: over the years, the audience has expanded well beyond the city limits, thanks in part to the hybrid format that combines in-person attendance with live streaming.
Palazzo Braschi, the home of the story
The historic venue for the series is the Museo di Roma, housed in the 18th-century Palazzo Braschi, designed by architect Cosimo Morelli. Overlooking Piazza San Pantaleo and Piazza Navona, the building preserves paintings, sculptures, photographs, and furnishings that document the life of the city from the Middle Ages to the modern era: the ideal setting for a project that turns knowledge of heritage into an act of civic participation.
How to participate
Participation is free until capacity is reached. Reservations are recommended by calling 060608 by 7:00 PM on the day before the lecture. The bimonthly programs, including the full list of appointments, are published on the websites of the Museo di Roma and the Capitoline Superintendence.
Roma Racconta... — edition 2026
Roma Racconta... 4th edition
The fourth edition offered two bimonthly programs, from November 2025 to January 2026 and from February to May 2026, with free lectures curated by the Educational Services of the Capitoline Superintendence for Cultural Heritage. The common thread of the year was the theme of cultural accessibility, community museums, and the stories of heritage professions, with meetings held in person in the Sala Tenerani and live-streamed online.
Participation, free until capacity was reached, was valid for teacher professional development and for the recognition of academic credits for university students.
Programme Roma Racconta... 2026
Selected appointments (February - May 2026)
- March 19 - Nicolini and the Roman Summer
- March 24 - Opening Thresholds. Accessibility and mediation as transition practices
- March 31 - Living the museum. Accessibility paths for the right to beauty
- April 14 - GAM 100. A century of the Municipal Gallery 1925-2025
- April 23 - How to build an accessible museum? The Museum of Italic Peoples of Veroli
- April 28 - Building a community museum. The experience of Canale Monterano
- May 5 - Museums and genders. New resources for LGBTQIA+ cultural accessibility
- May 12 - The story of a film: "About Rome"
- May 21 - Accessibility as a method. Practices and experiences at the MAXXI museum
- May 28 - Production and public power in central Italy between the 12th and 16th centuries
The meetings were held in the Sala Tenerani of the Museo di Roma at Palazzo Braschi, in person and via live stream.
Highlights Roma Racconta... 2026
- Fourth edition of the Capitoline Superintendence lecture series
- Focus on cultural accessibility and community museums in the Lazio region
- Speakers: archaeologists, art historians, conservators, curators
- Valid for teacher professional development and university academic credits
- Hybrid format: in person in the Sala Tenerani and live-streamed online
Prices Roma Racconta... 2026
Practical information — Roma Racconta...
Location
Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi, Sala Tenerani. Entrance from Piazza di San Pantaleo 10 and Piazza Navona 2, 00186 Rome (RM), Lazio.
How to get there
Located in the heart of the historic center, a short walk from Piazza Navona and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. By bus: lines along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (stop: Corso Vittorio Emanuele / Navona). By metro: Line A, Barberini or Spagna stop, then continue on foot or by bus. Restricted Traffic Zone (ZTL): use of public transport is recommended.
Hours and reservations
Lectures are generally held in the afternoon, both in person and via live stream. Free admission until capacity is reached; reservations are recommended by calling 060608 by 7:00 PM on the day before the event.
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Where does it take place — Roma Racconta...
Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi (Sala Tenerani)
Piazza di San Pantaleo 10, 00186 Roma