Domenica Metropolitana in Florence: free museum entry and guided visits

Domenica Metropolitana: free access to Florence museums on 3 May 2026

On 3 May 2026, for Domenica Metropolitana, residents of the Florence Metropolitan City will have free access to the Musei Civici Fiorentini and Palazzo Medici Riccardi. The day features guided tours, family workshops and special activities organized by the Municipality of Florence, the Metropolitan City and the MUS.E Foundation.

Below is an outline of the main events and the offers tailored to families, young people and adults.

Main activities and guided tours

• Secret routes in Palazzo Vecchio (young people and adults) – scheduled at 10:00, 11:30 and 16:30; duration 1h15’. Includes visits to the Studiolo of Francesco I and the Tesoretto.
• Palazzo Vecchio visit (young people and adults) – 10:30, 15:00 and 16:30; duration 1h15’. A guided tour exploring the building’s history and transformations.
• Guided by Giorgio Vasari (young people and adults) – 10:00 and 11:30; duration 1h15’. Insights into Vasari’s work and cultural policy under Cosimo I de’ Medici.
• Visit to the Roman theatre excavations (young people and adults) – 12:00 and 12:45; duration 30’. Retraces the phases of the ancient theatre beneath Palazzo Vecchio and palazzo Gondi.

Family-friendly activities

• For a city you need a flower (children 4–7 years) – 10:30; duration 50’. An animated story to rediscover Florence’s floral symbol.
• Déco-style creations – workshop connected to the exhibition at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, aimed at families.
• Upside down: an inverted portrait – art workshop focused on Georg Baselitz at Museo Novecento, designed to engage young visitors with contemporary art.

Exhibitions and highlights

Free entry also includes access to current temporary shows:

• Museo Novecento: Baselitz Avanti!, a major retrospective on Georg Baselitz; and a focus on Ottone Rosai with Ottone Rosai. Poeta Innanzitutto.
• Palazzo Medici Riccardi: Firenze Déco. Atmospheres of the 1920s, dedicated to artists and manufactories that interpreted the déco style in the city.
• MAD Murate Art District: Francesco Pellegrino. Keep it alive, a participatory sound installation involving visitors in building a changing soundscape.

Special projects and multicultural visits

The AMIR project returns with guided visits offering a multicultural interpretation of the heritage; for this occasion there are special sessions at Museo Novecento and Palazzo Vecchio led by cultural mediators to promote inclusive engagement with the collections.

Practical information

• Date: 3 May 2026
• Audience: activities aimed at residents of the Florence Metropolitan City; many events suitable for families, young people and adults.
• Access: free admission for residents; some tours may require prior reservation.

Check updated schedules and booking procedures on the official Musei Civici Fiorentini website or contact the organizers before attending.