Museums: nearly 1.4 million visits between April 25 and the May Day

Museums: high attendance during holiday weekends

From the weekend of April 25 through the May Day holiday (May 1–3), state-run museums, archaeological parks and cultural sites across Italy recorded a total attendance approaching 1.4 million visitors. Extended holiday weekends continue to be important opportunities for public access to cultural heritage.

• April 25: 320,879 entries
• May 1: 249,431 entries
• May 3 (Sunday at the museum): 372,790 entries
• Total April 25–26: 542,986 visitors
• Total May 1–3: 870,241 visitors
• Overall total: approximately 1,400,000 entries

The figures highlight public interest in special openings and nationwide initiatives. Below are some of the state sites with the highest attendance during the reported days:

• Colosseum Archaeological Park – Flavian Amphitheatre: 46,598 (Apr 25); 79,245 (May 1)
• Colosseum Archaeological Park – Roman Forum and Palatine: 37,707 (Apr 25); 63,823 (May 1)
• Pompeii Archaeological Park: 29,185 (Apr 25); 54,172 (May 1)
• Pantheon: 26,363 (Apr 25); 41,044 (May 1)
• Uffizi Galleries: 23,586 (Apr 25); 38,556 (May 1)
• Royal Palace of Caserta: 26,552 (Apr 25); 37,334 (May 1)

For visitors planning future trips, it is advisable to check opening hours, booking requirements and any special arrangements on the official websites of each institution, since demand can spike during holidays.