Sunday at the Museum — 3 May 2026: free entry in Milan and Lombardy

Sunday at the Museum: 3 May 2026

On 3 May 2026, as with the first Sunday of every month, state museums, archaeological parks and cultural sites grant free admission to visitors. Milan and many locations across Lombardy are participating with special openings, guided visits and final days of some temporary exhibitions.

Key openings in Milan and practical details to plan your visit:

• Palazzo Marino — guided tours (about 1 hour 15 minutes). Free entry but online booking required.
• Last Supper (Cenacolo Vinciano) — free admission with telephone reservation at 02 92800360 (limited availability).
• Gallerie d'Italia, Piazza Scala — free entry; the exhibition The Road to Cortina: VII Winter Olympic Games 1956 is available to visit.
• Pinacoteca di Brera — free entry to the collection and to the exhibition Giorgio Armani: 50 Years of Fashion (final day; online booking required).
• Armani/Silos — free entry for the exhibition Giorgio Armani Privé 2005-2025 (info and reservations: 02 91630010).
• Milan Archaeological Museum, the museums of Castello Sforzesco and the Museum of the Rovati Foundation (showing The Etruscans and the Netherlands) also take part; check each venue for opening times and visitor procedures.

Outside Milan, many cultural sites across Lombardy join the initiative with free entry. Examples include:

• Certosa Museum (Pavia) — info 0382 924990.
• National Archaeological Museum of Lomellina (Vigevano) — info 0381 72940.
• Expiatory Chapel (Monza) — info 039 380772.
• Antiquarium and Archaeological Park of Castelseprio — info 366 6632727.
• Villa Romana and Antiquarium of Palazzo Pignano (Cremona) — info 0373 982922.
• Scaligero Castle and Grottoes of Catullus (Sirmione) — info 030 916468 / 030 916157.
• National Museum of Prehistory of the Valcamonica and related archaeological parks in Cividate Camuno, Capo di Ponte and Breno — info 0364 (see specific numbers above).
• Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda — info 030 9143547.
• Palazzo Besta (Teglio) — info 0342 781208; Rock Engravings Park of Grosio — info 0342 847233.
• National Archaeological Museum and Ducal Palace Museum (Mantua) — info 0376 352100.

Practical tip: free admissions frequently require booking or have limited capacity. Check the Ministry of Culture website or contact the museum directly for updated opening times and booking procedures.