FAO MuNe's first anniversary
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE MUSEUM & NETWORK

 Opening hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 - 17:00 (15:45 last entrance)

Where
Viale Aventino, 7, 00153 Roma, Italia

Museum

Museum

A unique place where creativity inspires change. Explore a vast collection of artworks, rare books, farming tools, carefully crafted textiles and garments, and much more – and discover the powerful stories they tell about innovation, traditions, cultures and knowledge-sharing, and FAO’s mandate toward a food-secure world.

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A dynamic, digital space where culture, community, and storytelling reveal the deep ties between people, land, and traditions. Through powerful images and shared knowledge, discover the people, practices, and innovations shaping diverse and evolving agrifood systems across countries, cultures, and generations.

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One year on, more special events to explore

Rome (Italy)

Event
Dining with Pastoralists
15/10/2026

FoodS Lab | 15 October 2026
12:00–13:00

Rome (Italy)

Exhibition
Three experiences, one visit
16/10/2026 - 20/11/2026

Only from 16 October to 20 November, discover the three immersive experiences that marked FAO MuNe’s first year, brought together for this special occasion.

Rome (Italy)

Event
Flavours of Small Island Developing States
14/10/2026

Flavours of Small Island Developing States
FoodS Lab | 14 October 2026
12:00–13:45

Rome (Italy)

Event
Innovation for food security
12/10/2026

Two sessions exploring clean cooking technologies and solutions to urban food poverty.
FoodS Lab | 12 October 2026
09:00–11:30 and 12:00–14:00

Rome (Italy)

Exhibition
Women Farmers nourish the world
19/10/2026 - 27/10/2026

At the FoodS Lab, discover the photo exhibition by UPA Développement international celebrating women farmers and their contribution to food security.

Rome (Italy)

Event
Discover the journey From Seeds to Foods
08/10/2026 - 12/10/2026

Join FAO MuNe at the Global Exhibition From Seeds to Foods at the historic Circo Massimo in Rome. Come and discover how seeds and inputs...

The collection: discover what's new

Art and culture, knowledge and action, tradition and innovation, food and diplomacy. FAO MuNe’s collection brings together stories from every corner of the world.

Explore each of them through artworks – sculptures, photographs, illustrations, artifacts – as well as farming tools, crafted textiles and garments, and more, because every object has a story about food, agriculture, and the people behind them.

Raksha Masks
Symbiosis of my roots
Kaya Rattan Dining Chair

An inspiring learning space for educators and students

The museum offers educators new ways to engage students with FAO's mandate through art and culture. Book a visit for your class!

One year of FAO MuNe: in Rome and on tour

On 16 October, World Food Day, FAO MuNe celebrates its first anniversary. Over the past year, the Museum has brought together people, stories, traditions and innovations from around the world, inspiring action for a better food future both within and beyond its walls. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey. Now we invite you to discover what comes next. From Venice and Rimini to events and public spaces across Rome, FAO MuNe has taken a glimpse of the museum experience into new settings, reaching new audiences across Italy.

COOPERA 2026
Venice Climate Week 2026
Rimini Meeting 2026
Jova Summer Party 2026

What makes a Food Hero?

At the museum, discover the people shaping a better food future in many different ways: by growing food, feeding communities, bringing new ideas to life and inspiring change. Book your visit and explore their stories at FAO MuNe.

FAO MuNe: Food and Agriculture Museum & Network
16/10/2025

FAO MuNe is a dedicated space for cultural exchange and innovation which also incorporates the historic David Lubin Memorial Library. Centrally positioned...

Discover the Museum, Your Way!

Explore the museum’s thematic spaces anywhere — right from your phone. The audio guide is multilingual, available in the six official UN languages plus Italian, and it lets you discover both the museum and FAO headquarters, depending on the itinerary you choose. 

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FAO MuNe is a special initiative made possible thanks to the support and collaboration of Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

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Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale