MuVi Viadana: April exhibitions, talks and theatre

MuVi Viadana: April exhibitions and events (main show open until May 31)

The MuVi Civic Museum in Viadana offers a varied cultural program in April: a photographic exhibition, thematic talks, children's activities and theatre events. Below is a clear schedule with practical information to attend.

Main exhibition

Grand Tour d'Italie - Photographs by Massimo Listri: opening on April 11 at 11:30 in the Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery. The exhibition is on view until May 31, 2026 and showcases images that highlight monumental interiors and architectural details in the absence of people.

Program highlights (April)

• April 1, 13 and 22, 16:30 - Children's Room: "Story Time" series for children (recommended ages 3-8). Reservation advised at +39 0375-820904.
• April 11, 11:30 - Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery: inauguration of Massimo Listri's photographic exhibition.
• April 12, 16:30 - Sala Saviola: "Thesis Time" (Associazione Apeiron) with presentations on historical fashion and automatic handwriting recognition.
• April 14, 10:00-12:30 - Sala Saviola: conference "Outside the norms: origins and impact of gender stereotypes" by Camilla Federici; promoted by Soroptimist International of Italy with the Municipality of Viadana, MuVi and Istituto Ettore Sanfelice. Followed by a guided visit to the "Lettrici d'Italia" exhibition.
• April 15, 18:30 - Sala Saviola: "Alphabet of Art" lecture on Jacob Jordaens and Baroque vitality in the Low Countries, curated by Daniela Sogliani.
• April 17, 16:30 - Sala Saviola: meeting "Workplace safety: what is really changing for companies?" (organized by Studio Serio srl and Municipality of Viadana).
• April 18, 15:30 - Museum: "A Saturday at the museum" - workshop on stilt houses and life in Terramara settlements. Reservations required: +39 349-1382169 or [email protected].
• April 19, 16:30 - Sala Saviola: MuDRI meeting on poverty and prostitution in the newborn Kingdom of Italy, with speakers from the Province of Mantua.
• April 26, 10:30 - Sala Saviola: presentation of the book "Amiche" by Eliana di Caro; event in collaboration with the Municipality of Viadana, ANPI and Fondazione Ponchiroli.
• April 27, 21:00 - Informagiovani: book group meeting "Read and Eat" on Han Kang's "The Morning Hour" (Italian title referenced where applicable).
• April 29, 17:00 - MuVi outdoor garden (Sala Saviola if it rains): final performance of the youth theatre project with CPIA and Teatro Magro, focused on self-esteem, self-control and social relations.

Practical info: several events require booking; contacts and email addresses are provided where necessary. For opening hours, access rules and possible fees, please contact the MuVi or the Municipality of Viadana.