May Day at Palazzo Merulana: Cerasi Collection and Open Exhibitions in

May Day at Palazzo Merulana: Cerasi Collection and exhibitions

On 1 May 2026 Palazzo Merulana opens its rooms to the public: a convenient cultural option for those spending Labour Day in Rome who want to explore 20th-century and contemporary art.

Exhibitions on view

• Nicola Pucci – a solo show within the "Scuola Italiana" project: nineteen works that place Pucci's New Magical Realism in dialogue with 20th-century figurative tradition.
• Francesco Vaccarone. Rome 1970–1976 – exhibition focused on the artist's Roman period; the show is in its final days during the holiday weekend.
• Cerasi Collection – permanently on display: works by Giacomo Balla, Giorgio de Chirico, Mario Sironi, Antonio Donghi, Mario Mafai, Antonietta Raphaël and other key Italian 20th-century artists.

Practical information

• Where: Palazzo Merulana, Via Merulana 121, Rome.
• When: 1 May 2026 — Hours: 12:00–20:00 (last admission at 19:00).
• Ticket: paid entry; check current rates on the museum website or at the ticket office.
• How to get there: Esquilino area; reachable via Metro A (Manzoni or Vittorio Emanuele stops). Also within walking distance from Santa Maria Maggiore and the Colosseum.

Why visit

The mix of a historic collection and rotating temporary shows provides a rounded view of Italian 20th-century art alongside contemporary voices. Perfect for locals and visitors seeking a compact, high-quality museum visit during the long weekend.