Public services

Staff assistance is provided for all collections access. Services are by appointment only.

National Photographic Bureau

Holds the historical and contemporary collections of photographs and images for the documentation of Italian cultural heritage.
ic-cd.gfnserviziofruizione@beniculturali.it tel. 06.58552247/52/60

Archive of Catalogue Records

Holds all paper-based and computerised records produced by the superintendencies, the regions and other cataloguing agencies since the late 1800s.
ic-cd.archivioschede@beniculturali.it tel. 06.58552222

National Collection of Aerial Photography

Holds the air photography collections relevant to all Italian territory.
ic-cd.aerofototeca@beniculturali.it tel. 06.58552327

Library

Holds over 15,000 monographs and periodical series on art and photography, including many rare early-19th century photography periodicals.
ic-cd.biblioteca@beniculturali.it tel. 06.58552224/31

Museum of Historic Photography

Provides displays from the collection of 19th and 20th century photographic equipment. Also offers four rooms and halls for conferences, exhibits, courses and screenings.
ic-cd.mafos@beniculturali.it tel. 06.58552228/52/41