The sculptures of the Altare della Patria shine again thanks to Bvlgari's contribution

The major restoration project promoted by VIVE was completed, restoring the full beauty of a unique heritage to citizens and tourists.

The last three volumes of Epistolario di Giuseppe Garibaldi were presented

The presentation of the last three volumes of Epistolario di Giuseppe Garibaldi was held at Palazzo Venezia as part of the Dialogues on the Risorgimento cycle, the result of the collaboration between VIVE, the Institute for the History of the Italian Risorgimento and the Rome Committee of the same Institute.

Presented the volume "L'Arte degli Anni Santi. Roma 1300-1875"

The presentation of the volume "L'arte degli Anni Santi. Roma 1300-1875", a reprint of the catalogue published on the occasion of the great exhibition held at Palazzo Venezia between 1984 and 1985 to close the Extraordinary Jubilee of the Redemption.

The International Conference "Giorgio Vasari e le vie della Maniera tra terre piemontesi e Roma" was held.

The second appointment of the International Conference "Giorgio Vasari e le vie della Maniera tra terre piemontesi e Roma" was held at Palazzo Venezia, following the first appointment organised at the Archbishop's Seminary in Turin.

Restoration project presented for four frescoes in Palazzo Venezia

The VIVE and Hermès Italia presented the restoration of four frescoes stored in the Palazzo Venezia repositories as part of the Grand Tour degli Affreschi project

Il sito del VIVE premiato ai Lovie Awards 2024

Il VIVE - Vittoriano e Palazzo Venezia è stato premiato ai Lovie Awards 2024 nella categoria “Best use of Photography or Video”.

The meeting "Cavour e il potere della parola scritta" was held at VIVE.

The meeting "Cavour e il potere della parola scritta" was held at Palazzo Venezia as part of the Dialogues on the Risorgimento cycle, the result of the collaboration between VIVE, the Institute for the History of the Italian Risorgimento and the Rome Committee of the same Institute.

The first of the conferences linked to the Depositi in Mostra initiative was held at VIVE

On Tuesday 29 October, the first of the lectures related to the Deposits on Show initiative was held, a cycle of exhibitions dedicated to the valorisation of VIVE works currently not on public display.

Presented the volume ‘Musam. Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare'.

The presentation of the volume ‘Musam. Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare', in the context of the strong link between the VIVE and the Ministry of Defence, was held in the Sala del Refettorio of Palazzo Venezia.

VIVE staff visited the Palazzo Chigi.

VIVE staff, led by Director Edith Gabrielli, visited Palazzo Chigi at the invitation of Army General Franco Federici, Military Advisor to the President of the Council of Ministers.

Changes in the use of the piano nobile of Palazzo Venezia

Inaccessibility of the rooms on the piano nobile of Palazzo Venezia due to work on the Metro C line

Restoration works on Palazzo Venezia by Metro C set to begin

Restoration work on the main floor of the Palazzo Venezia as part of the construction of the “Venezia” station of the Rome Metro Line C begins. The opening to the public is also guaranteed with a program of ad hoc guided tours conducted on the construction site itself.

The international conference “After Vienna. The Season of Congresses (1820-1822)” was held at VIVE

On Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11, an international conference was held between Palazzo Venezia and the Sala della Crociera of the Palazzo del Collegio Romano as part of the collaboration between VIVE, the Institute for the History of the Italian Risorgimento and the Rome committee of the same Institute.

VIVE welcomed the state visit of the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic Martina Šimkovičová.

On Thursday, October 10, VIVE welcomed the state visit of the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic, Martina Šimkovičová, and a delegation, in synergy with the Office of the Diplomatic Advisor to the Honorable Minister of Culture and the International Relations Office of the Department for General Administration thereof.

VIVE welcomes students from the School of Specialization in Historical-Artistic Heritage at the University of Perugia

On Wednesday, October 9, students from the School of Specialization in Historical and Artistic Heritage at the University of Perugia attended a lecture given by the institute's director, Edith Gabrielli, at Palazzo Venezia

Domenica di Carta at VIVE - Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

On Sunday, October 13, the VIVE Institute is offering a children's workshop and a guided tour in Italian at the Library of Archaeology and Art History, on the occasion of “Domenica di Carta” the initiative of the Ministry of Culture that promotes special openings to the public of public and private archives and libraries.

The VIVE hosted a delegation from the Danish Academy and the Carlsberg Foundation

On 26 September, a delegation from the Danish Academy and the Carlsberg Foundation visited the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, accompanied by Edith Gabrielli

European Heritage Days at the VIVE - Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

The VIVE Institute is offering visits to the Vittoriano, Palazzo Venezia and the Library of Archaeology and Art History (BiASA), on the occasion of GEP - European Heritage Days, promoted by the Ministry of Culture and dedicated to the theme “Heritage on the Way”

VIVE hosted the visit of the Vice President of the Senate, Sen. Gian Marco Centinaio

On September 19, the Vice President of the Senate, Sen. Gian Marco Centinaio, visited VIVE accompanied by Director Edith Gabrielli.

Marco Polo's Journey in a Jewel. Alessio Boschi's narration 700 years later.

A conference curated by Alessio Boschi, as part of the fourth edition of Roma Jewelry Week, will be held on Saturday, September 28, at the Sala del Refettorio in Palazzo Venezia.

Vittoriano: Gaetano Vannicola's flagpole, with its monumental eagle, and Edoardo Rubino's Winged Victory shine again as part of the major restoration project promoted by VIVE

The results of the first phase of restoration on the gilded bronze elements of the Victor Emmanuel II Monument are revealed. In October, the restoration of the sculptures on the main front will be completed, returning citizens and tourists to the full beauty of a unique heritage.

VIVE is waiting for you also in mid-August

Thursday 15 August the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia are open to the public

Vittoriano, tomorrow the Main Colonnade and the Propylaea open to the public

Important spaces of the famous monument have been redelivered to citizens and tourists, providing the measure and quality of Giuseppe Sacconi's great architectural project and a sequence of breathtaking views of the city of Rome.

Presentation of the volume "I Carabinieri sul grande schermo. Storie e location utilizzate"

At the Sala della Crociera in the Palace of the Roman College, the presentation of the volume "I Carabinieri sul grande schermo. Storie e location utilizzate" was held.

VIVE renews appointment with special evening openings at the Vittoriano

Starting July 5, including the Panoramic Terrace, extended opening until 11:30 p.m. (last entry at 10:45 p.m.)

Vittoriano: tours of the restoration site for the sculptures on the main elevation continue

Three new free appointments-July 12, Aug. 8, and Sept. 12, 2024-to see the works up close, admire their magnificence, and touch on Italian excellence in restoration as part of the major project implemented thanks to the contribution of Bvlgari

Visit to Palazzo Venezia of the participants of the conference "Antiquaires voyageurs (XVI-XIX siècles)"

Palazzo Venezia hosted the closing session of the Conference "Antiquaires voyageurs (XVI-XIX siècles)," the result of a collaboration between Italian, French, Belgian and German institutions. For the occasion, 25 international scholars made a tour of Palazzo Venezia, introduced by Edith Gabrielli, Director of VIVE.

The Italian Society for the History of Art Criticism had a meeting at Palazzo Venezia

SISCA - the Italian Society for the History of Art Criticism - met at VIVE, which hosted its semi-annual meeting.

Republic Day, President Meloni visiting Mazzini exhibition at Vittoriano with Minister Sangiuliano

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano visited the exhibition “The Last Portrait: Mazzini and Lega, Parallel Lives in the Risorgimento” at the Vittoriano. VIVE Director Edith Gabrielli was also present.

VIVE receives honoree mention at Webby Awards 2024 for "Cultural Institution" category

VIVE - Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia received an honoree mention for the "Cultural Institution" category at the Webby Awards 2024

Free admission to VIVE on Sunday, February 4

On sunday the Ministry of Culture’s initiative “Sunday at the Museum”

VIVE - Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia: in 2023, a record of 4,042,739 visitors

Free admission to VIVE on Sunday, December 7

On sunday the Ministry of Culture’s initiative “Sunday at the Museum”

Christmas holidays at VIVE

Special openings and a full program of guided tours, both for adults and children, to discover Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

VIVE: free admission and tactile experiences on Sunday, December 3

Musei in Musica 2023: special opening and guided tour of Palazzo Venezia

“Io ci sono, Noi ci siamo 2023” by the Ministry of Culture for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 free admission to VIVE

The traveling exhibition "Virtus et Humanitas" promoted by the Military Order of Italy opens at the Vittoriano

From November 3, 2023 to January 7, 2024 at the Shrine of the Flags of the Armed Forces

Palazzo Venezia hosts the filming of the tv series about Guglielmo Marconi

Rome, Ministers Crosetto and Sangiuliano inaugurate the restoration of the Altare della Patria.

From the Silk Road to Venice

VIVE hosts the goldsmith Boschi Rome Jewelry Week 2023

Free admission to VIVE on Sunday, October 1

On sunday the Ministry of Culture’s initiative “Sunday at the Museum”

VIVE Institute: research is strong, it's young, it's women

European Researchers' Night

Prevention is our masterpiece

VIVE Institute supports Ministry of Culture and Komen Italy's new campaign dedicated to protecting women's health.

European Heritage Days at VIVE – Vittoriano e Palazzo Venezia

Study meeting. State museums with special autonomy: organization, enhancement and research activities

VIVE Director Edith Gabrielli today received the MENORAH OF ANCIENT 5783 award

Altar of the Fatherland: last special tour of the restoration site on Sunday, September 10

Reserve your place to access the scaffolding

Up to the sky of Rome: all the magic of sunset from the Vittoriano's Panoramic Terrace

Every Friday and Saturday until September 16, the Vittoriano is open from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. (last admission 9:45 p.m.).The iconic monument in the center of Rome will welcome visitors with its 360-degree panoramic view and a special "Sunset Aperitivo".

Free admission to VIVE on Sunday, September 3

On sunday the Ministry of Culture’s initiative “Sunday at the Museum”

Altar of the Fatherland: special tour of the restoration site on Sunday, August 27

Reserve your place to access the scaffolding    

Ferragosto, Minister Sangiuliano gathers the General Directors

The VIVE is waiting for you on the August 15

Saturday August 13 special episode of “O Anche No Estate” on Rai 3: the VIVE accessible and inclusive place of art

Free admission to VIVE on Sunday, August 6

On sunday the Ministry of Culture’s initiative “Sunday at the Museum”

Free admission to VIVE on Sunday, July 2

On sunday the Ministry of Culture’s initiative “Sunday at the Museum”

Music Festival 2023: guided tour of Palazzo Venezia

Wednesday, June 21, 2023, on the occasion of the 29th Music Festival, guided tour of Palazzo Venezia

Support for flooded cultural heritage: entrance fee increases by €1

Inaugurated at the Vittoriano the exhibition "Bronze & Gold: over 69,000 visitors for the first long weekend of June

Free admission to VIVE on Sunday, June 4. Appointment with the Ministry of Culture's Sunday at the Museum

Republic Day - Friday, June 2 Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia free admission and open to the public from 2 p.m.

Vittoriano welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky: live interview with Bruno Vespa from the Sommoportico

VIVE under the stars

Saturday 13 may,  European Museum Night with with evening opening until 10:30 p.m. of Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

Sunday, May 14 KID PASS DAYS 2023: visit with educational workshop at Palazzo Venezia

The VIVE - Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia joins the 2023 edition of KID PASS DAYS

VIVE for RACE FOR THE CURE: May 5, 6, 7 and 14, 2023

Free admission for event participants  

Free admission to VIVE on Sunday, May 7

Appointment with the Ministry of Culture's Sunday at the Museum

The Notion of Renaissance, Between History and Myth. Origins, Transformations, New-Perspectives

At Palazzo Venezia international conference May 24-27

Donne del Patrimonio- Women of Heritage: Edith Gabrielli honored for actions to enhance and promote Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

VIVE Institute's special program for Monday, May 1

Guided and animated tours of Palazzo Venezia and Vittoriano

The Vittoriano: security, technological innovation and energy efficiency.

Firmato accordo tra Ministero della Cultura e della Difesa

Tuesday, April 25 free admission to VIVE and free animated family tour

On the occasion of Liberation Day

The Vittoriano is among the most visited sites in Italy over Easter weekend, and the exhibition Rome Silent Beauty closes with more than 870,000 visitors

Altar of the Fatherland: special tour of the restoration site on Sunday, April 23

Reserve your place to access the scaffolding

Easter and Easter Monday at VIVE

Discover the program of educational activities at the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

La Carovana della Prevenzione (The Caravan of Prevention) at Palazzo Venezia

VIVE institute hosts initiative dedicated to health protection for Ministry of Culture personnel

Italian Capital of Culture 2025: Palazzo Venezia hosts auditions of finalist cities

On March 27 and 28, the presentation of the 10 projects

VIVE director Edith Gabrielli at the opening of the Air Force Centennial exhibition at the Vittoriano

The traveling exhibition will be at the Vittoriano until April 23, 2023

Unification Day: the President of the Republic lays laurel wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The event was attended by the Presidents of the Senate, the Council of Ministers, the Constitutional Court and the Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies

VIVE - Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia is hosting a Turkish delegation as part of the ERASMUS+School Accreditation project

Friday, March 17, a Turkish delegation of teachers and experts visit VIVE

The VIVE participates in the Didacta Italia Fair 2023

In Florence, at the Fortezza da Basso, from March 8 to 10

ROME SILENT BEAUTY, Sunday, March 12, two special appointments

Scheduled for Sunday, March 12, are a guided tour "Rome from the Sky" and a photo workshop at the Vittoriano

Marble women, painted women for International Women's Day

Wednesday, March 8, free admission for women and a special thematic tour

On March 5, free admission to the VIVE Institute

Domenica al museo (Sundays at the Museum) - an event organised by the Ministry of Culture - returns

The VIVE director Edith Gabrielli in the documentary "The Art of War"

It will air on February 24 on Rai 3 in prime time

Extended until March 31 the exhibition "ROME SILENT BEAUTY". Two special appointments for sunday, March 12

Over 315,000 visitors for photo exhibition. Scheduled for Sunday 12: guided tour "Rome from the sky" and photo workshop at the Vittoriano.

The VIVE Institute joins the 19th edition of "M'illumino di meno"

Thursday, February 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.

A full program of educational activities for all at VIVE in February

Guided tours, animated activities and trails accessible to all visitors

Free admission to Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia on 5 February

Domenica al museo (Sundays at the Museum) - an event organised by the Ministry of Culture - returns

In the centre of Rome – a year - long narration

A new edition begins at Palazzo Venezia on Tuesday 17 January 2023. Forty encounters with leading lights from the history, art, architecture, archaeology and music worlds  

ROMA SILENZIOSA BELLEZZA exhibition has begun: 28,481 visitors to the Vittoriano in the first three days of opening.

Great success for the opening of the exhibition ROMA SILENZIOSA BELLEZZA, in collaboration with Webuild Group.

Opening hours of the Vittoriano on January 19

On January 19, the Vittoriano will be open untill  6 pm, last admission at 5.15 pm

Barbo apartment and the monumental rooms will be closed

extraordinary maintenance work from 17th to 19th of  January

VIVE director Edith Gabrielli visits the Capital Military Command

Meeting the Military Commander of the Capital Army Corps General Rosario Castellano at Palazzo Slataper

Christmas holidays at VIVE

A full program of guided tours, both for adults and children, to discover Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

VIVE under the stars

New special evening openings of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia in December

On January 1, free admission and free guided tours to the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

The appointment with the free entance to the museum on the first Sunday of the month is back, thanks to the Ministry of Culture

The VIVE Institute and Webuild present the project "ROME. SILENT BEAUTY."

The dedicated exhibition will be open to the public from January 20 to February 28, 2023 in the Zanardelli Hall at the Vittoriano

Closures for the lighting of the Christmas tree in Piazza Venezia

Closures for the lighting of the Christmas tree in Piazza Venezia

24mila visitatori al VIVE per la prima domenica del mese a ingresso gratuito

Domenica 4 dicembre 24.803 persone hanno fatto visita all’Istituto VIVE Sono più di 24mila i visitatori che per la prima domenica del mese a ingresso libero, promossa dal Ministero della Cultura, hanno scelto l'Istituto VIVE - Vittoriano e Palazzo Venezia diretto da Edith Gabrielli.  L’importante flusso di turisti, italiani e stranieri (inglesi, tedeschi e spagnoli) si è formato sin dalle prime ore della mattinata e si è snodato dal Vittoriano alla Terrazza Panoramica, dal Museo Centrale del Risorgimento a Palazzo Venezia e al suo giardino. Straordinaria adesione anche per le visite guidate destinate alle famiglie con bambini che hanno avuto la possibilità di conoscere i luoghi creando inedite connessioni tra arte, architettura e storia. Di particolare apprezzamento risulta anche la presenza di visitatori con disabilità a cui il VIVE offre attività didattiche dedicate condotte da educatori museali specializzati con l'intento di rendere Palazzo Venezia e il Vittoriano inclusivi e accessibili.  

The VIVE Director Edith Gabrielli receives an honorable mention from the “100 Italian Excellencies” award.

Her story will be included in the prestigious volume "Stories of Excellence. 100 Italian Excellencies."

On December 4, free admission and free guided tours of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

A full program of activities, both for adults and children, will take place on the December 4th, for the “first free Sunday of the Month at Museum”, the initiative conceived by the Ministry of Culture

On Saturday, December 3rd, VIVE offers an inclusive tactile trail

In honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a pathway dedicated to blind, visually impaired and normal sighted people

VIVE under the stars

The VIVE Institute’s extraordinary evenings opening continue through December.

VIVE under the stars

From November new special evening openings of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

National Unity and Armed Forces Day at VIVE

From 4 to 6 November a new programme of guided tours and special evening openings

On 6th November free admission and free guided tours of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

For the first free Sunday of the month, a special program of activities for adults and children

October 25, 26 and 27th, International Conference in memory of Nello Forti Grazzini

Exceptionally, it will be possible to admire the Palazzo Venezia tapestries

Cultural welfare at VIVE

From October to December, the VIVE Institute proposes a series of new initiatives for employees and their families

On Sunday 9th October at VIVE the National Day of Families at the Museum

The Institute offers a special tour for visitors of all ages

On Sunday 9th October, the VIVE library will be exceptionally open

On the occasion of ‘Domenica di carta’ ('Paper Sunday'), the library inside Palazzo Venezia will be open to the public

VIVE EDU: on 5 October, the presentation of the school programme for the year 2022-2023

Teachers can book for the free event by 3 October

On 2nd October free admission and free guided tours of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

For the first free Sunday of the month, a special program of activities for adults and children

On 29 October it will be possible to exceptionally visit the ancient sacristy of St Mark’s Basilica in Rome

From 5.00 to 7.30 pm the public will be able to admire the altar created by Mino da Fiesole with Giovanni Dalmata

The University of Udine awards a PhD scholarship financed by VIVE

The winner is Angelica Cantarutti with a research project on the museum exhibition layouts of Palazzo Venezia in the 20th century  

European Heritage Days at VIVE

On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September a new program of guided tours and special evening openings

On 4 September free admission and free guided tours of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

For the first free Sunday of the month, a special program of activities for adults and children

New extraordinary openings of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

From 2 September a full programme of evening activities and guided tours for adults and children

VIVE under the stars

On 14 August new extraordinary opening of the Vittoriano with evening activities and guided tours for adults and children

On 7 August free admission and free guided tours of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

For the first free Sunday of the month, a special program of activities for adults and children  

Research for the enhancement of the historical-artistic heritage of the VIVE Institute

Funded a scholarship to support the PhD in History, Territory and Cultural Heritage at the University of Roma Tre

VIVE promotes academic research

Funded a scholarship at the University of Udine for a PhD in History of Art

A new model of cultural welfare

From 7 July, the VIVE proposes a series of initiatives to enhance integration between employees and the workplace.

VIVE under the stars

From 1 July new extraordinary openings of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia with a full programme of evening activities and guided tours for adults and children

On 3 July free admission and free guided tours of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

For the first free Sunday of the month, a special program of activities for adults and children

Extraordinary evening opening of the Vittoriano on 29 June

On the St Peter and St Paul’s Day, the Vittoriano, including the Panoramic Terrace, will extend its opening until 10.30 p.m.

VIVE Art Summer School

An educational experience in the heart of Rome with a summer proposal tailored for children

Republic Day at the VIVE Institute

From June 2 to 4, evening openings at the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia are available until 10.30 pm, with guided tours and activities for families

On June 5, free admission and free guided tours to the VIVE Institute

Free entrance on the first Sunday of the month is back to offer new visiting experiences to discover the treasures of Palazzo Venezia

In the centre of Rome

History, art, architecture and music at the VIVE institute  

The European nights of museum

The VIVE Institute adheres to the initiative scheduled for Saturday, May 14 One euro ticket and open monuments with activities and guided tours until 10.30pm  

The VIVE supports the Race for the Cure marathon

Free admission to the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia for participants of the breast cancer prevention marathon. 

The new set-up of Palazzo Venezia has been presented

Valuable works from the deposits of Palazzo Venezia turned once again to be at the disposal of the public

On May 1, free admission and free guided tours of the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

“Free museums on the first Sunday of the month” appointment is back at the VIVE with a special program of free activities for adults and children.

Liberation Day at the VIVE Institute

Free guided tours and family activities at the Vittoriano, Palazzo Venezia and the Museum of the Risorgimento

On the roofs of rome: the patrol path of Palazzo Venezia

Guided tour on weekend in Italian and in English

On April 3, free admission and free guided tours to the Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia

The free entrance to the museum on the first Sunday of the month is back, introduced by the MiC

Free guided tours for women on the occasion of March 8th

Special initiatives on Women's day at Palazzo Venezia

The Ministry of Culture: 14 million euros for the Vittoriano in Rome

A significant intervention for safety, fire prevention and energy efficiency

New guided tours for adults and children from 5 February to 27 March 2022

Due to the high demand, the VIVE program of activities is enriched with new appointments

Animated tours for adults and children from 15 to 30 January 2022

Guided tours on weekends continue until January 30th