MEI — Museo Nazionale dell'Emigrazione Italiana, Rome
Rome, Italy
About This Activity
Housed inside the Vittoriano monumental complex on Piazza Venezia, the MEI Rome location combines seamlessly with a free visit to the Vittoriano itself. The museum traces Italian emigration from the Risorgimento to the late 20th century across 16 chronological areas, covering waves to the Americas, Australia, and Northern Europe. For Italian-Americans researching their Calabrian, Sicilian, or Neapolitan ancestry, the museum provides essential demographic and cultural context. Combined entry with the Vittoriano monument is free.
Seasonal note: Year-round; free with Vittoriano monument entry
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