Museums in Tuscany: special openings for Easter and Easter Monday 2026

Special museum openings for Easter in Tuscany

For the Easter holidays many museums across Tuscany are planning special openings: Sunday 5 April 2026 coincides with a free-entry Domenica al Museo in numerous sites managed by the Regional Directorate of National Museums of Tuscany and autonomous institutes; on Monday 6 April 2026 (Easter Monday) museums will be open with regular tickets, with many institutions shifting their weekly closure to offer an extended cultural weekend.

Where to go: key museums and exhibitions

Notable openings and exhibitions can be found in Florence, Arezzo and in regional archaeological sites. Below are the main highlights and temporary or newly arranged displays available during the holidays.

• Florence – Museo di San Marco: the Sala del Beato Angelico has reopened with a new layout featuring 33 panels by the friar-painter, one of the most important global collections of his panel works. The display includes works not previously shown publicly, such as the recomposed Franciscan Triptych after restoration. On the first floor the special section Rothko in Florence presents five Mark Rothko works in direct dialogue with selected frescoes from the cells, chosen for affinities of color, material and spiritual resonance.
• Arezzo – Archaeological Museum “Gaio Cilnio Mecenate”: special opening for the exhibition The Minerva of Arezzo. A rediscovered community story, presenting the famous bronze sculpture through an updated, immersive narrative and a program of events, workshops and activities aimed at schools and local communities.
• Arezzo – Casa Vasari: the Camera di Abramo (Vasari’s wedding chamber) is again accessible, and the rooftop garden has been reopened. Casa Vasari and the Basilica of San Francesco also offer audio/video guides in Italian Sign Language (LIS), with thematic routes including masterpieces such as Piero della Francesca’s Legend of the True Cross.
• Museo Nazionale of Medieval and Modern Art (Arezzo): a chronological itinerary from the early Middle Ages to the 19th century across twenty rooms showcasing one of the region’s most representative collections.
• Palazzo Taglieschi – Museum of Folk Arts and Traditions: in-depth displays on local traditions with rich holdings of glazed terracotta (Robbiana) and wooden sculpture, including the renowned Madonna and Child by Jacopo della Quercia.
• Area Archeologica del Sodo (near Cortona): visit funerary monuments of ancient Etruria, including rare tombs with monumental altars decorated with sculptures and ornaments from the early 6th century BCE.
• Minor monastic sites: selected openings include complex sites such as the Abbey of San Salvatore at Soffena near Castelfranco (Arezzo), notable for its quadrilateral layout and historical layers.

Practical tips for planning your visit

• Check official museum websites before you travel: opening hours, booking requirements and possible visitor limits can vary by site.
• 5 April 2026 many museums will offer free admission; 6 April 2026 visits are generally with regular tickets and some museums extend opening times.
• Use audio guides, themed paths and family activities listed by each museum to enrich the visit.
• For accessibility information or guided content in Italian Sign Language (LIS) consult the specific museum pages.

These Easter openings are a good chance to rediscover permanent collections, temporary shows and archaeological sites across Tuscany: check museum pages for the latest updates and organize your visit in advance.