The Trajan Markets were built in the early part of the second century BCE and were destined to trade and administrative functions, serving Trajan’s Forum. The monumental complex stands on the slopes of the Quirinal Hill. Reoccupied and transformed over time, it underwent cutting-edge structural restoration and preservation works in the period 2005-07. The Imperial Forums Museum was inaugurated inside the markets in 2007. It is possible to admire the recomposed architectural and sculpted decorations of the forums, created using original fragments, moulds and modular integrations in stone. To display its relics, the museum uses traditional panels as well as multimedia technologies, which contribute to creating an original, interactive feel to the visit. The structure, as well as being home to the Imperial Forums Museum, also hosts very popular temporary exhibitions.
The Trajan Markets are part of the Musei in Comune network as well as of the accessibility programme, “Musei da toccare”. An Italian sign language video with subtitles is projected on to a multimedia support in the Museum, greeting deaf visitors and introducing them to the exhibition route. The YouTube channel for Musei in Comune also provides a video guide in Italian Sign Language to accompany deaf visitors throughout the museum. Through Zètema, Roma Capitale services company, it is also possible to reserve (email to didattica@zetema.it or tel. 060608) guided Museum visits, with Italian Sign Language translator or guide.
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Opening times
Daily 9.30-19.30
24 and 31 December: 09:30 – 14:00
The ticket office closes one hour beforehand
PLEASE NOTE For information about extraordinary opening and/or closing times, please see the specific page for Notices
The whole upper section of the Trajan Markets has been adapted to be accessible to people with physical disabilities. The entry to the Imperial Forums Museum is accessible from the Great Hall of the Trajan Markets, using a lift platform and lift, both to Via Biberatica and to the upper floor of the Museum and Giardino delle Milizie. From the Giardino delle Milizie and Via Biberatica, using catwalks and adapted walkways, it is possible to continue along the outer routes of the monument, leading to the charming panoramic points overlooking the Imperial Forums.
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For deaf visitors, there is an online video guide in Italian Sign Language and there is also a three-minute Italian Sign Language video to introduce the Museum.
