Civic Museums of Parma: guided introductions, children's workshops and

Civic Museums of Parma: guided introductions, children's workshops and exhibitions

On the weekend of Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March 2026, Parma's Civic Museums present introductory tours at the Pinacoteca Stuard, a creative workshop for children and normal openings across the civic sites. Activities are organised by museum staff and promoted by the Municipality's Culture and Tourism department.

Main programme

• Pinacoteca Stuard – Saturday 28 March
  • 11:00 - Museum introduction: overview of the collection of Giuseppe Stuard, the Congregation of San Filippo Neri and the municipal artistic heritage. Entrance requires a ticket; no reservation is necessary.
  • 15:30 - Children's workshop (ages 5-10) “Angels”: guided observation of depictions of angels followed by a hands-on activity in the educational room. Maximum 10 participants; reservation required at tel. +39 0521 218420. Free entry for children and their accompanying adults.
• Pinacoteca Stuard – Sunday 29 March
  • 11:00 - Repeat of the museum introduction, followed by a free visit of the collection. Ticket required; reservations not mandatory.

Opening hours and contacts

Check opening times and availability before visiting by contacting the sites directly. Key contacts:

• Pinacoteca Stuard – Saturday and Sunday 10:30–18:30 (last entry 18:00). Tel. +39 0521 218420. Email: [email protected].
• Castello dei Burattini – Saturday and Sunday 10:30–18:30 (last entry 18:00). Tel. +39 0521 031631. Email: [email protected].
• Camera di San Paolo – Saturday and Sunday 9:30–18:30 (last entry 18:00). Tel. +39 0521 218215. Email: [email protected].
• Museo dell’Opera / Casa del Suono / Casa natale Arturo Toscanini – Saturday and Sunday 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Tel. +39 0521 031170. Email: [email protected].

Admission to the Civic Museums requires a ticket, available at the indicated ticket offices. Residents of Parma are entitled to free entry but must still collect a free ticket at the ticket desk.

Featured temporary exhibitions

• Steve McCurry – Distant Horizons (Palazzo Pigorini) – on display until Sunday 12 April: a selection of photographs made over four decades, featuring images from Southeast Asia, China, South America and beyond. Opening hours: Wed–Fri 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–19:00; Sat–Sun 10:00–19:00. Ticket price: full €14; reduced rates apply.
• Bernardo Bertolucci – Il Novecento (Palazzo del Governatore) – open from 27 March: an exhibition linking cinema, photography, music and literature to mark the anniversary of the film “Novecento”. Opening hours: Wed–Sun 10:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00). Tickets: open €14; full €12; reduced €10; conventions €8. Some categories may enter free of charge.

Note: a restored full screening of “Novecento” will be shown at the Teatro Regio on 27 March at 17:00 — free entry until seats are exhausted.

Practical tips

• Reserve places in advance for limited-capacity workshops by calling the indicated numbers.
• If you qualify for resident free entry, bring ID to obtain the free ticket at the box office.
• Confirm opening times before travelling, as some venues observe weekday closures.

For updates on tickets and bookings contact the individual museums or the local tourist information office.