Civic Museums of Parma: workshops and tours on May 9–10, 2026

Civic Museums of Parma: weekend program (May 9–10, 2026)

On the weekend of May 9–10, 2026 the Civic Museums of Parma present guided introductions, family activities and information on temporary exhibitions. Events are organised by museum staff and promoted by the Municipality of Parma - Culture and Tourism Department.

Main programme

• Saturday 9 May 2026 – Pinacoteca Stuard
  • 11:00 – Museum introduction: overview of the exhibition route, including Giuseppe Stuard’s collection and works from the municipal heritage. Visitors may continue the visit independently. No reservation needed; entrance ticket required.
  • 15:30 – Children’s workshop (ages 5–10): “The Fabulous Flower Gardens”. Max 10 participants. Reservation required: tel. +39 0521 218420. Free entry for children and accompanying adults.
• Sunday 10 May 2026 – Pinacoteca Stuard
  • 11:00 – Museum introduction: guided overview followed by free visit. No reservation needed; entrance ticket required.

Opening times and contacts

• Pinacoteca Stuard: Sat–Sun 10:30–18:30 (last entry 18:00). Tel. +39 0521 218420. Email: [email protected]
• Castello dei Burattini: Sat–Sun 10:30–18:30 (last entry 18:00). Tel. +39 0521 031631. Email: [email protected]
• Camera di San Paolo: Sat 09:30–22:00 (last entry 21:30); Sun 09:30–18:30 (last entry 18:00). Tel. +39 0521 218215. Email: [email protected]
• Museo dell’Opera, Casa del Suono, Casa natale Arturo Toscanini: Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Tel. +39 0521 031170. Email: [email protected]

Tickets and access

Admission to the Civic Museums requires a ticket, available at the ticket offices of Camera di San Paolo, Palazzo Cusani Casa della Musica, Museo Casa natale Arturo Toscanini and the IAT-R tourist information office. Residents are entitled to free admission but must collect a ticket at the box office.

Current exhibitions and projects

• Bernardo Bertolucci. Il Novecento – Palazzo del Governatore: a major exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the film “Novecento”. Opening times: Wed–Sun 10:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00). Tickets: open 14.00 €; full 12.00 €; reduced 10.00 €; agreements 8.00 €. Ticket office: +39 0521 218035. Online: ticketone.it
• Brian Eno – SEED – Giardini di San Paolo: a site-specific audio installation across 8,000 m2.
• Brian Eno – My Light Years – Crociera dell’Ospedale Vecchio: comprehensive presentation of Eno’s audiovisual works. Opening times: Mon/Wed/Thu/Sun 10:00–19:00; Fri/Sat 10:00–22:00; closed Tue. Cumulative tickets and info: Ticketlandia.com.
• Parma 360° – Festival of contemporary creativity: exhibitions across multiple city venues, including Casa del Suono (Synthetic Horizons), Palazzo Pigorini (Michael Kenna. The River Po), Galleria San Ludovico (Quadrifloux; A New Light), Torrione Visconteo (Del Sublime). Tickets and details on vivaticket.com.

Practical tips

• Book early for children’s workshops; places are limited.
• Check opening hours and availability before visiting, as times can vary by venue and exhibition.
• Residents should collect their free ticket at the box office to access museums without cost.

For updated information on exhibitions and schedules consult the official Municipality of Parma channels or contact the individual venues using the phone numbers provided.