Barletta joins the European Night of Museums 2026

The Municipality of Barletta is taking part in the European Night of Museums, a continent-wide initiative to promote cultural heritage. The local event takes place on 20 May 2026 with special evening openings and activities aimed at families and visitors.

Key details

• Date and time: 20 May 2026, special opening from 20:00 to 23:00.
• Venues: the Castle, the Civic Museum and the "Giuseppe De Nittis" Art Gallery at Palazzo Della Marra.
• Admission: symbolic fee of € 1.00 for participating sites.

Highlights

At the Castle visitors can explore the Civic Museum with its sections: Ancient Gallery, 19th–20th Century Gallery, Cafiero Gallery and the Lapidarium. At Palazzo Della Marra, alongside the permanent De Nittis collection, a temporary exhibition titled "Guardians of Art: from the Monuments Men to the mission of the Carabinieri" will be on display, organized with the Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage.

The municipal "Loffredo" library offers guided tours and hosts the recently launched "Literary Pharmacy: books that heal the soul", an experimental project that promotes reading as a tool for emotional and social well-being.

Practical information

• Palazzo Della Marra: +39 0883 538372
• Castle: +39 0883 578621
• Tourist Info-Point: +39 0883 331331

This cultural initiative aims to make the city's historical and artistic heritage accessible beyond normal opening hours. Citizens, families and young people are encouraged to join and experience museums as lively public spaces.