Florence: weekend April 11-12 with free civic museums and special tours

Weekend April 11-12 in Florence: free civic museums and special visits

Saturday April 11 and Sunday April 12, 2026 feature a busy museum program in Florence: free entries, guided tours, family activities and site-specific events across major museum venues.

For Domenica Metropolitana (Sunday the 12th) residents of the Metropolitan City of Florence can enter the Civic Museums and Palazzo Medici Riccardi free of charge. Many institutions pair permanent collections with workshops and guided visits tailored to different audiences.

Main highlights

• Palazzo Vecchio: family routes (including an animated trail focused on the Marzocco), the Secret Routes, visits to the Roman theatre excavations and the special guided tour "Led by Giorgio Vasari".
• Palazzo Medici Riccardi: openings of spaces normally closed to the public and guided visits linked to temporary exhibitions.
• Museo Novecento, Santa Maria Novella, Cappella Brancacci, Memorial of the Deportations: visits to collections and activities connected to Domenica Metropolitana.
• Amir project: multicultural interpretations of the heritage with events scheduled at Santa Maria Novella and Palazzo Vecchio.
• Museo Stefano Bardini: Exhibition, an installation-performance that connects artworks and personal memories, staged Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 at 6:30 PM as part of the Materia Prima Festival.

Permanent collections are complemented by special tours and educational programs designed for families, art lovers and visitors seeking less-explored museum routes.

Practical tips: check opening hours and access rules on the museums' official sites, book when required and have proof of residence ready to benefit from free entry during Domenica Metropolitana.