International House Museums Days: 39 special openings in Tuscany (18–19

International House Museums Days: 39 openings in Tuscany

On 18 and 19 April 2026 Tuscany takes part in the second edition of the International House Museums Days, a global initiative that brings together over 400 house museums worldwide (more than 150 in Italy). In the region 39 sites — from birthplaces and artist studios to historic villas — will open their doors to the public.

Dates: 18–19 April 2026
Reservations: available until 15 April via the official portal of the National Association of Houses of Memory. Some venues require mandatory booking or have specific opening hours.

What to expect

• Free or reduced-price visits and extraordinary openings of casas and studios.
• Guided tours, workshops, audio guides and themed presentations.
• Insights into the lives and work of figures from literature, art, music and science.

Selected participating venues in Tuscany

Examples of participating sites include:

• Florence: Casa Museo Franco e Lidia Luciani, Gino Bartali Cycling Museum, Piero Bargellini's studio, Villa La Pietra (New York University), Casa Guidi (note: some visits may be scheduled on different days).
• Province of Florence: Casa del Pontormo (Empoli), Ferruccio Busoni's birthplace (Empoli), Leonardo da Vinci's birthplace in Anchiano (Vinci), Giovanni Boccaccio House Museum (Certaldo) and other historic homes.
• Arezzo area: Ivan Bruschi House Museum; nearby openings include Michelangelo's birthplace in Caprese and the Pietro Annigoni Museum in Anghiari.
• Lucca and surroundings: Puccini Museum – birthplace, Giovanni Pascoli House Museum (Castelvecchio Pascoli), Giacomo Puccini Villa Museum in Viareggio, among others.
• Other areas: Carducci House Museums (Castagneto Carducci and Santa Maria a Monte), Dante House Museum in Lunigiana, Leonetto Tintori House Museum (Prato), Ugo Guidi House Museum (Forte dei Marmi), Gianfranco Luzzetti Collection Museum (Grosseto) and more.

Practical information for visitors

• Booking: check and reserve by 15 April through the Association's website; some venues accept bookings by phone or email only.
• Times and fees: vary by venue: there are free visits, reduced fares and extended opening hours—confirm details for the chosen house museum.
• Accessibility: historic buildings often have mobility constraints; contact the venue for special arrangements.
• Tips: arrive early, carry ID if required, and follow preservation rules inside the houses.

Organisation and contacts

The event is organised by the National Association of Houses of Memory with patronage and support from national and international cultural bodies and local networks. For the full list of participating sites, schedules and booking instructions consult the Association's official portal.