Museums and archaeological parks open on May 1, 2026: region-by-region

Museums and archaeological parks open on May 1, 2026: key information

Friday, May 1, 2026, many state museums and archaeological parks across Italy will be open. The Ministry of Culture’s Directorate General for Museums maintains a live list of participating sites: check the official page before you travel because times and access rules may change up to the last moment.

Regions and selected sites

Below is a regional selection with examples of sites that, at the time of the ministry’s update, were listed as open:

• Abruzzo: Amiternum Archaeological Park, National Museum of Abruzzo.
• Basilicata: Venosa National Archaeological Museum “Mario Torelli”, Venosa Archaeological Park.
• Calabria: Scolacium, Sibari, Capo Colonna, Locri.
• Campania: Herculaneum, Certosa di San Martino, Royal Palace of Naples, Capodimonte, Cuma.
• Latium (Lazio): Colosseum Archaeological Park, Pantheon, Palazzo Barberini, Castel Sant’Angelo, several National Roman Museum sites.
• Tuscany: Uffizi, Boboli Gardens, Palazzo Pitti, Accademia Gallery, Roselle and Cosa archaeological parks.
• Umbria: National Gallery of Umbria.
• North and Emilia-Romagna: Kainua Archaeological Park (Marzabotto), National Etruscan Museum “Pompeo Aria”, various Veneto and Piedmont museums.
• Islands: National Museums of Cagliari and selected openings in Sicily, such as the State Archives of Catania.

Sample opening hours reported

• Venosa Archaeological Museum “Mario Torelli”: 9:00–20:00.
• Palazzo Barberini (Rome): 10:00–19:00 (last admission 18:00).
• Pantheon: 9:00–19:00.
• Castel Sant’Angelo: 9:00–19:30.
• National Museums of Cagliari: 8:30–19:30 (ticket office closes 18:45).
• Uffizi (Florence): 8:15–18:30.
• National Gallery of Umbria: 8:30–19:30 (last admission 18:30).
• Atestino National Museum (Este): 8:30–19:30; Venice Museum of Oriental Art: 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00).

Practical tips for visitors

Before you go, always consult the MiC national page and the official website of the museum or park you plan to visit for updated opening hours, booking rules and ticketing. Listings can be revised up to the day before the visit.

Tickets and reservations: some venues require advance booking or issue time-slot tickets. Check for concessions, free access rules, and any temporary closures.

Planning routes: May 1 is a good opportunity to pair major attractions with lesser-known sites; plan your route by region to make the most of available openings and times.

Note: information above is based on updates published as of April 28, 2026; always verify final details on official museum and Ministry of Culture pages.