Easter weekend at MAXXI: special openings and guided tours

Easter weekend at MAXXI: openings and highlights

Where: MAXXI - National Museum of 21st Century Arts, Via Guido Reni 4, Rome. When: Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April 2026 (special openings for the holidays).

Featured exhibitions

The museum offers a varied programme focused on contemporary art and multidisciplinary research. Key exhibitions include:

• Tragicomica. Italian art from the late 20th century to today – curated by Andrea Bellini and Francesco Stocchi: a broad survey spanning visual arts, cinema, theatre and literature, with around 300 works by over 130 artists.
• The archive of Segno magazine (1976–2026) – a dedicated focus on the magazine archive recently added to the museum's holdings.
• Franco Battiato. Another life – an exhibition celebrating the musician's artistic and intellectual legacy.
• Roma nel Mondo (urban planning project, on view until 26 April) and the Luigi Pellegrin focus (until 19 April).
• BREATHE DISSOLVE RETURN – the cine-concert by William Kentridge and Philip Miller (gallery 5, until 6 April).
• Collezione MAXXI: The Large Glass – the renewed display of the museum's collection.
• MILAN UNIT (video gallery) – a large installation-archive of Ramak Fazel’s photographic and documentary work.

Guided tours and practical activities

Guided tours are scheduled during the Easter long weekend for selected exhibitions. Sample appointments:

• Saturday 4 April, 16:30 – guided tour of Roma nel Mondo.
• Sunday 5 April, 11:30 – guided tour of Franco Battiato. Another life.
• Monday 6 April, 11:30 – guided tour of Collezione MAXXI: The Large Glass.

Times and availability may change; some activities require booking or have limited capacity.

Upcoming event

Following the holidays, the talk Paolo Di Paolo. The rediscovered photographer takes place on 7 April at 18:00 (auditorium), with free entry until seats are exhausted.

Practical information

• Opening hours and tickets: schedules and prices can vary during holidays; check the museum’s official information before visiting.
• Access: the museum is accessible by public transport and offers visitor services; plan your trip to minimise waiting times.
• Visitor tips: arrive early for entry checks and to fully enjoy temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection.