Museums open in Bergamo for Easter and Easter Monday: exhibitions

Museums open in Bergamo for Easter and Easter Monday

Over the Easter weekend several museums and cultural venues in Bergamo offer special openings and activities: guided routes, exhibitions and family-friendly events. Below are the main openings and practical tips to organize your visit.

Main openings and highlights

• Museo Bernareggi – “Vie del Sacro” route: a themed itinerary linking key religious sites and museum spaces, including the Cathedral, the Old Bishop's Palace, the Baptistery and the Tempietto di Santa Croce. The route helps visitors appreciate works in their original context.
• Botanical Garden (Città Alta and Astino): open typically from 10:00 to 18:00. At Astino on Easter Monday there is a 15:30 educational walk focused on soil types, led by Annamaria Russo — a hands-on experience for nature lovers.
• Accademia Carrara: open on both Easter Sunday and Monday, usually 10:00–19:00. The Tarot exhibition is on display and a family activity titled “Il gioco dei tarocchi” is scheduled on April 6 (approx. 16:30).
• Museum of Bergamo Stories and associated sites: multiple venues with varying opening times; many locations operate around 10:00–19:00, so check each site for precise hours.
• Historic museums and monuments: the Torre dei Caduti typically opens 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00; the Campanone, Palazzo del Podestà and Museo del Cinquecento are often accessible from 10:00 to 19:00.
• Museo Donizettiano: generally open 10:00–17:00, recommended for visitors interested in the life and works of the Bergamo-born composer.
• Sestini Photography Museum and Convent of San Francesco: openings may be split (e.g. 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00), offering insights into local history and photography.
• Natural History Museum “Caffi” and Archaeological Museum (Città Alta): typically open 10:00–18:00, great options for families and those curious about nature and ancient history.

Suggested routes

Here are a few ways to combine sites during the long weekend:

• Historic-art itinerary in Città Alta: Accademia Carrara → Torre dei Caduti → Archaeological Museum, followed by a panoramic walk through historic streets.
• Art and nature: visit Accademia Carrara or the Museum of Stories, then head to the Astino Botanical Garden for the soil workshop — a good choice for families.
• Religious heritage route: follow the Bernareggi museum’s path to discover churches and chapels while viewing artworks in situ.

Practical tips

• Check opening times before you go: individual sites may operate on different schedules or host limited-capacity events.
• Buy tickets online when possible to avoid queues, especially at popular museums such as the Accademia Carrara.
• Arrive early for busy sites and consider public transport to avoid parking issues in Città Alta.
• Family activities: verify age recommendations and duration for children’s workshops (for example, Tarot activities and botanical walks).
• Respect museum rules (quiet zones, no food in exhibition areas, photography policies) to ensure a pleasant visit for everyone.

For the most up-to-date information on openings and events, consult the official websites of the individual museums or contact their ticket offices before planning your trip.