Easter 2026: free entry to state museums in Tuscany on Sunday 5 April

Free entry: Sunday 5 April 2026

Sunday 5 April 2026 falls on the first Sunday of the month, a date when numerous museums managed by the Regional Directorate of National Museums in Tuscany allow free admission. The initiative benefits both residents and visitors and includes several state institutions across the region.

Special openings on Easter Monday

On Easter Monday (Pasquetta) many museums remain open with regular ticketing. This creates a long cultural weekend to visit collections, monumental complexes and archaeological sites.

Florence highlight: Museo di San Marco

At Museo di San Marco the Sala del Beato Angelico has been reopened with a refreshed display presenting 33 panel paintings by the master, including works recently restored or rarely exhibited. The exhibition Rothko in Florence brings five paintings by Mark Rothko into dialogue with selected cell frescoes, chosen for shared colour and material affinities, tracing connections between spiritual themes and Renaissance devotional imagery.

Arezzo: exhibitions and reopened rooms

Several state venues in the Arezzo area are open during the holiday period:

• Gaio Cilnio Mecenate Archaeological Museum: hosts an updated exhibition dedicated to the famed bronze Minerva of Arezzo, accompanied by public events and educational programmes.
• Casa Vasari Museum: the Camera di Abramo (Vasari’s marriage chamber) and the rooftop garden have been reopened, offering a full reading of the house-museum’s decorated rooms.
• Accessible audio/video guides in Italian Sign Language are available for selected displays to support inclusive visits.
• National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art and other local sites present their permanent collections and educational activities.

Regional routes and archaeological sites

Outside the main towns, visitors can explore:

• Palazzo Taglieschi (Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions of the Upper Tiber Valley) with local collections and notable glazed terracottas.
• Sodo archaeological area near Cortona: ancient Etruscan tombs and a decorated altar dating to the early 6th century BCE.
• Abbey of Soffena (Castelfranco Piandiscò): open on Easter Monday to view late Gothic and Renaissance frescoes, including works attributed to Giovanni di Ser Giovanni (lo Scheggia).

Practical tips for visitors

• Check opening times: confirm hours and booking requirements on official museum channels; some exhibitions operate on timed-entry.
• Arrive early: free-admission days can attract long queues; mornings are usually less crowded.
• Confirm accessibility services: many museums provide accessible routes, sign-language guides or tailored educational materials—contact the venue beforehand if needed.
• Join related events: talks, workshops and guided tours often accompany temporary displays and enrich the visit.

This festive weekend is a great chance to rediscover permanent collections and recent exhibitions across Tuscany. For up-to-date details on schedules, bookings and special programmes, check the official information provided by each museum.