International House-Museum Days: special openings in Rome and Lazio

International House-Museum Days: what to visit in Rome and Lazio

On 18 and 19 April 2026 the International House-Museum Days bring together house-museums, artists' studios, villas and residences connected to notable figures in culture, art, literature and science. Five venues in Lazio open to the public with guided tours, educational readings and special programs.

How to book

General reservations for the public are available at www.casedellamemoria.it until 15 April. Some locations require direct booking by email or phone; details are listed for each site below.

Participating house-museums (Rome and province)

• Casa Museo Ugo Tognazzi
  Address: Via Colle Ottone Basso 88 - 00049 Velletri (RM)
  Contacts: [email protected] | Phone: +39 351 8689711
  Opening date: 18 April 2026
  Activity: special opening with guided tour
  Schedule: Saturday 18 April at 10:00 (approx. 1h15).
  Fee: €12 (free under 18). Booking required by email.

• Castello del Gallo and Giardini di Orazio
  Address: Borgo Mandela, 7 - 00020 Mandela (RM)
  Contacts: [email protected] | Phone: +39 333 7843873 | Website: castellodelgallo.it
  Opening dates: 18 and 19 April 2026
  Activity: guided tours
  Tour times: 10:00, 11:30, 15:00 and 16:30.

• Fondazione Salvatore Meo
  Address: Vicolo Scavolino 61 - 00187 Rome
  Contacts: [email protected] | Phone: +39 334 3615276 | Website: fondazionesalvatoremeo.blogspot.it
  Opening date: 19 April 2026
  Activity: exhibition and guided visits
  Program: open from 10:00 to 13:00 with guided visits by president Mary Angela Schroth (in Italian and English). Free entry on reservation by email until 10 April.

• Locanda Martorelli - Museo del Grand Tour
  Address: Piazza di Corte n. 4 - 00072 Ariccia (RM)
  Contacts: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +39 388 3636502 | Website: comune.ariccia.rm.it
  Opening dates: 18 and 19 April 2026
  Activity: free educational visits with readings and book presentations. Suitable for families and school groups.

• Museo Casa Scelsi
  Address: Via di S. Teodoro 8 - 00186 Rome
  Contacts: [email protected] | Phone: +39 06 69920344 | Website: scelsi.it
  Opening date: 19 April 2026
  Activity: free guided tours
  Program: "Mi pare di ricordarmi in qualche modo". Morning visits on Sunday 19 April at 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00; duration about 50'. Groups limited to 15 people; booking required by email with number of participants and preferred time slot. Visits are free; voluntary donations are welcome on site.

Practical note

The event is organised by the National Association of House-Museums with backing from the Ministry of Culture and international museum networks. Access rules, fees and booking procedures may vary per venue: check the contacts listed before planning your visit.