Easter Weekend at Vicenza’s Monuments: Guided Tours, Museums and

Easter weekend at Vicenza's monuments

Over the Easter long weekend, several historic sites, palaces and museums in the Vicenza area offer special openings, guided visits and family activities. Below is a practical guide to the main events to plan your visit.

Highlights

• Schio – “The World of Model Trains” Museum: on Sunday, 5 April 2026 the museum opens to show a collection of more than a thousand railway models and a large layout on display.
• Asiago – “Foraging at Sunset”: on Saturday, 4 April 2026 an evening walk with a botanical guide to learn to identify wild herbs, ending with a themed dinner at Ristorante Campomezzavia.
• Asiago – “Patrizio Rigoni” Natural History Museum: family activities and workshops available through Tuesday, 7 April 2026 during the Easter period.
• Vicenza – Palazzo Leoni Montanari: on Sunday, 5 April 2026 the “Routes of Wonder” visits showcase Russian icons, baroque interiors and 18th-century Venetian art.
• Vicenza – Villa Valmarana ai Nani: guided tours on Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April 2026 to admire the fresco cycles by Gianbattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo.
• Bassano del Grappa: a display at the Civic Library presents rare 19th- and 20th-century editions of Little Red Riding Hood; on Saturday, 4 April 2026 an open-air guided walk explores the city's landmarks.
• Marostica: on Saturday, 4 April 2026 the Civic Library hosts a literary picnic and an Easter egg hunt suitable for families.
• Cherry-blossom walk – Marostica to Pianezze: on Monday, 6 April 2026 an excursion to enjoy the flowering cherry trees on the foothills.

Practical tips

• Bookings: book ahead for guided tours and limited-capacity activities by contacting the organising bodies or the venues directly.
• Opening hours: check museum and palace opening times in advance, as schedules can change during holidays.
• Family friendly: many events include workshops and activities for children—check recommended ages before attending.
• Gear: for outdoor walks wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.

These events are an opportunity to explore the historical and natural heritage of the Vicenza area over Easter: from grand palaces to niche collections, there are options for visitors of all ages.