Turin museums for the May Day long weekend: reduced entry and

Turin museums for the May Day long weekend

The long weekend around May 1st is a great chance to visit Turin's museums: several institutions offer reduced admission and some important exhibitions end in the first days of May. Here's a concise guide to plan your visit and catch closing shows.

Main exhibitions and venues

• Musei Reali – Last opportunity to see the exhibitions on Orazio Gentileschi and on Beato Angelico and Spranger: closing on 3 May 2026.
• GAM, MAO and Palazzo Madama – discounted tickets available for Labour Day (check official websites for terms and opening hours).
• MUFANT – family-focused Star Wars Day activities on Sunday 3 May 2026.
• OGR – exhibitions such as Electric Dreams and Laure Prouvost are open until 10 May 2026.
• MAO – Chiharu Shiota's Le trame dell'anima runs until 28 June 2026.
• CAMERA – Edward Weston, Materia delle Forme on view until 2 June 2026.
• Historic sites like Villa della Regina also open with special tours and displays through the early days of May.

Practical tips

• Book online where possible to avoid queues and secure entry to exhibitions that are closing soon.
• For family events (e.g. MUFANT), consider morning slots to avoid peak crowds.
• Always check the museum's official website for updated opening hours, special closures and conditions for reduced fares.
• If travelling to nearby towns, verify special openings and exhibition trails in the surrounding historic residences.

Recommended visiting period: 2026-05-01 – 2026-05-03. Always verify latest information on the official pages of each museum before you go.