Trieste historical museums: exhibitions planned through June 2027

The city’s historic museums have announced a sequence of temporary exhibitions spanning from autumn 2026 to mid-2027. Below is a concise, practical overview of the main shows, indicating venues, expected periods and key themes.

Programme and practical information

• "Cranio C" – JJ Winckelmann Museum of Antiquities: an exhibition centered on a Neanderthal fossil from the Krapina collection, organized in collaboration with the Zagreb Natural History Museum. (dates to be confirmed). The show should also draw attention to the museum’s protohistoric section.
• "The Liburnians" – JJ Winckelmann Museum of Antiquities: scheduled between November 2026 and February 2027, curated by the Croatian Community of Trieste. The exhibition illustrates the cultural evolution, maritime skills and artifacts from the northeastern Adriatic coast, with objects from Zadar and Venice.
• Exhibition on Carlo de Marchesetti – Sala Selva, Palazzo Gopcevich: a centenary tribute focusing on research into local hillforts (castellieri), planned for October–November 2026, in cooperation with the Prehistory and Protohistory Society of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
• "Trieste disappeared or destined to disappear" (revisited) – Sala Selva, Palazzo Gopcevich: a re-presentation of the 1927 regime exhibition using original photos from the Photographic Archive, now accompanied by a critical reinterpretation spanning postwar developments; period expected December 2026 – March 2027.
• "Mario Maranzana, actor, author, director, man of culture" – Sala Selva, curated by the Casa del Cinema Association of Trieste: a display dedicated to Maranzana’s artistic profile, scheduled for April–June 2027.
• Exhibition on paratroopers – Diego de Henriquez War for Peace Museum: an exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the Trieste section of the National Paratroopers Association, including uniforms, footage and educational materials (dates not specified).

Practical tips: verify opening dates, timetables and booking requirements on the official museum pages or municipal cultural calendar. International loans and specialized installations may affect opening schedules and content.

This overview is designed to help plan museum visits in Trieste, from paleoanthropological highlights to photographic retrospectives and tributes to local cultural figures.