Museums and Monuments Open on Easter and Easter Monday: Free Entry and

Museums and monuments open for Easter and Easter Monday

For the Easter holidays, numerous museums, galleries, archaeological areas, villas, gardens and state monumental complexes open to the public. On April 5 (Easter) many venues participate in the national initiative with free admission; on April 6 (Easter Monday) special openings are scheduled with standard ticket prices.

• Before you go: check the up-to-date list of participating sites on the Ministry of Culture website or via the "Musei Italiani" app.
• Typical opening hours: many venues operate roughly from 9:00 to 19:00, but individual institutions may vary.
• Reservations: some visits require online booking; plan ahead to avoid queues or capacity limits.

Selected sites open in Liguria

• Galleria di Palazzo Spinola, Genoa
• Palazzo Reale, Genoa
• Archaeological area of Nervia, Ventimiglia
• Prehistoric Museum of the "Balzi Rossi" and archaeological area, Ventimiglia
• National Archaeological Museum and archaeological area of Luni, Ortonovo
• Roman villa of Varignano, Portovenere
• Villa Rosa – Museum of Altare Glass Art, Altare

Practical tips: arrive with time to spare, verify ticketing and access rules in advance, and follow staff instructions for a smooth visit. Enjoy exploring the monuments and historic collections.