Explore Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, an elegant building constructed in 1901 by architect Giovanni Battista Giovenale in Baroque style with Art Nouveau influences. This villa now houses the Museum of Decorative Arts, Costume and Fashion of the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum was established to showcase a collection of art objects, decorative arts, architectural ornaments, and fashion items from the Boncompagni Ludovisi family. You'll discover works spanning various artistic movements including Art Nouveau, Futurism, Art Deco and Roman Modernism.
Inside, you'll find several themed rooms such as the Tapestry Gallery, the Cradle Room of the Princes of Savoy, and the Room of Views. A significant focus of the collection is dedicated to the history of costume and fashion, featuring numerous outfits created by renowned designers and important tailoring houses. These garments illustrate the fascinating evolution of Italian fashion from the late 19th century through to the final decades of the 20th century. The museum's extensive collection comes from numerous private bequests, reflecting the lively cultural atmosphere of the early 20th century, when the villa was frequented by distinguished personalities of Roman society.
