International Museum Day – ICOM DAY 2026 in Brescia

International Museum Day – ICOM DAY 2026

For ICOM's International Museum Day, Fondazione Brescia Musei offers special activities focused on the 2026 theme, "Museums that unite a divided world." The programme highlights museums as spaces for encounter, memory and intercultural dialogue.

Schedule in Brescia – Sunday, 17 May

• 11:00 | Museo di Santa Giulia – Guided visit "On the street"

  The exhibition visit dedicated to Bruce Gilden is enhanced by a theatrical moment: actress Francesca Cecala performs a monologue titled "Z", delivering a powerful, immersive portrayal of life at society's margins.

  Meeting point: Santa Giulia ticket office. Fees: admission €12 + guide service €5. Reservation required: CUP +39 030 817 4200 – [email protected].

• 15:30 | Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo – Workshop "Between the two"

  An intergenerational creative workshop for grandparents and grandchildren to produce a mixed-media double portrait that explores differing perspectives on the same person, fostering connection through art and emotion.

  Meeting point: Pinacoteca ticket office. Fees: adults €8; children €8. Reservation required: CUP +39 030 817 4200 – [email protected].

These activities aim to encourage inclusion, dialogue and community engagement. For general information about the museums and services: +39 030 8174200 or [email protected].