Easter at the Fondazione Montanelli Bassi: special openings, museum

Easter openings at Fondazione Montanelli Bassi

The Fondazione Montanelli Bassi will be open to the public on Sunday, April 5 and Monday, April 6 from 15:00 to 19:00. Visitors can use the library reading room and tour the foundation's exhibition spaces during these hours.

• Highlights: library with volumes donated by Indro Montanelli, Indro Montanelli's rooms, the Arturo Checchi collection and the panoramic tower.
• Opening hours: 15:00–19:00 on the specified dates. Group reservations are recommended.

International Museum Houses Days (April 18–19)

On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April the foundation takes part in the International Museum Houses Days, an event dedicated to historic homes and places of memory linked to notable figures. The days are a chance to explore the collections and join guided tours at the foundation.

• Bookings: online reservation deadline is April 15. You can also book directly by emailing [email protected].
• Guided tours: themed visits to the foundation's collections and historic rooms.

Free course in cultural EU project design (May 8–10)

From May 8 to 10 the foundation will host a short course on cultural EU project design aimed at professionals and volunteers who want to develop projects and access European funding. The course will be led by Vincent Curie, Managing Director of GOPA PACE and director for the European Heritage Label office.

• Format: free in-person training at the foundation premises.
• Places: limited to 20 participants; registration required.
• Register / Info: contact [email protected].

Practical note: check updated opening times and reserve in advance for guided tours and the training course. For details and bookings, contact the foundation's office at the addresses above.