Free Museum Sunday in Milan: May 3, 2026

Free Museum Sunday: Milan opens museums for free on May 3, 2026

On May 3, 2026, the first Sunday of the month, "Domenica al Museo" returns: the Ministry of Culture initiative granting free admission to state cultural sites. In Milan several venues will open their doors, including temporary exhibitions that normally require payment.

Practical information:

• Date: May 3, 2026
• Indicative opening time: from 10:00 (check each museum's website for exact times)
• Admission: free at participating state sites
• ID: bring an identity document if required for entry

Selected museums and spaces open in Milan:

• Palazzo Marino - Milan's city hall
• Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano - access only with mandatory reservation; phone for information and bookings: 02 92800360
• Gallerie d'Italia (Piazza Scala) - free entry including the exhibition "La strada per Cortina"
• Pinacoteca di Brera - free admission to the collection and the Giorgio Armani exhibition (reservation required)
• Armani/Silos - visit to the exhibition "Giorgio Armani Privé" (check for possible limitations)
• Museo Archeologico di Milano
• Musei del Castello Sforzesco - access to state collections and exhibition sections
• Museo d'Arte della Fondazione Rovati
• Museo del Novecento - free access to the permanent collection

Tips: book in advance for sites with limited places (especially the Cenacolo), arrive early to allow for queues, and always verify updated opening hours and access rules on the museum's official channels.

Where: central Milan (e.g. Piazza della Scala). Check individual museum websites for exact addresses and opening times.