Over 400 museums free on April 25, 2026: Colosseum, Uffizi, Brera and

Free museum entry on April 25, 2026: key information

To mark Liberation Day, on April 25, 2026 over 400 state museums and archaeological areas throughout Italy will be accessible free of charge. The initiative is part of the Ministry of Culture's free-access openings and involves national institutions and several Gallerie d'Italia venues.

Main participating venues

• Rome: Colosseum, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, Galleria Borghese, Ostia Antica Archaeological Park
• Florence: Uffizi Galleries, Accademia Gallery
• Venice: Palazzo Grimani, Accademia Gallery
• Milan: Brera Art Gallery, The Last Supper (Cenacolo Vinciano)
• Gallerie d'Italia: Milan, Naples, Turin and Vicenza branches offering free access to collections and current exhibitions

Highlighted exhibitions

• Milan – photographic exhibition "La strada per Cortina. VII Winter Olympic Games 1956"
• Naples – "VORTICI. Alexi Worth in dialogue with ancient ceramics"
• Turin – "Nick Brandt. The Day May Break" and "Diana Markosian. Replaced"
• Vicenza – "CERAMICHE E NUVOLE" (extended until June 7, 2026)

Practical visitor information

• Opening hours: museums will follow their regular opening times; check official websites for any changes before you go.
• Reservations: advance booking may be required for the most popular sites (e.g., Colosseum, Uffizi). Verify booking procedures on the museum's official portal.
• Complete list: the full roster of participating venues is published by the Ministry of Culture and may be updated; consult the official list for confirmations and changes.
• Visitor tip: allow extra time for queues and plan ahead for busy exhibitions to make the most of your visit.

This free-access day is a good opportunity to explore permanent collections and temporary shows without entry fees; planning and booking when necessary will improve the visit experience.