Museums in Turin for the May Day long weekend: reduced tickets and

Museums in Turin: what to see over the May Day weekend

The long weekend around May 1 is a great chance to explore Turin's museums. Several institutions provide reduced tickets and some major exhibitions end in early May. Below is a practical overview to help plan your visits.

• Musei Reali – last days for exhibitions on Orazio Gentileschi and Blessed Angelico and Spranger: closing on May 3, 2026.
• GAM, MAO and Palazzo Madama – discounted admission for Labour Day (check official channels for conditions and opening times).
• MUFANT – family activities for Star Wars Day: Sunday, May 3, 2026.
• OGR – shows such as Electric Dreams and Laure Prouvost’s exhibition open until May 10, 2026.
• MAO – Chiharu Shiota’s exhibition The Weaves of the Soul (Le trame dell'anima) available until June 28, 2026.
• CAMERA – Edward Weston, Matter of Forms on display until June 2, 2026.
• Historic sites and residences (e.g. Villa della Regina) – special openings and exhibition routes active into early May.

Practical tips for your visit

• Book online where possible to skip queues and secure access to closing exhibitions.
• For family events (e.g. MUFANT), opt for morning slots to avoid crowds.
• Always check special opening hours, unexpected closures and reduced ticket conditions on each museum's official website.
• If you plan trips to nearby residences or provincial sites, verify exceptional openings and routes in advance.

Recommended visiting period: 01/05/2026 – 03/05/2026.

Location: P.za Riccardo Valla, 5, 10148 Turin (approx. coordinates: 45.1073327, 7.6906377). Check official museum pages for tickets and times.