House of Memory and History

The House of Memory and History is a documentation museum in Trastevere that examines Italian narratives through archives, photographs, and digital installations. The spaces are designed for rotating thematic exhibitions and provide visitors access to extensive collections.

The museum was established in 2006 to collect and preserve documents and memories of Italian history for public access. It emerged from a desire to safeguard personal and social events for future generations.

The museum hosts rotating exhibitions that explore how Romans and Italians lived through different periods of their history. Visitors encounter personal testimonies and objects that reveal everyday experiences beyond official narratives.

The venue is located in Trastevere and offers reading and research areas for visitors who wish to study the collections more closely. The building features accessibility provisions for people with mobility limitations.

In 2019 the museum displayed works by Elica Balla, including furniture made from fruit crates and paintings documenting life under occupation. These pieces show how artists remained creative despite severe constraints.

Location: Rome

Inception: March 24, 2006

Official opening: March 24, 2006

Address: via San Francesco di Sales, 5

Website: https://bibliotechediroma.it/opac/library/biblioteca-casa-della-memoria-e-della-storia/RMBA5

GPS coordinates: 41.89415,12.46364

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42