Cultural weekend in Pesaro: what to see 24–26 April 2026
Pesaro presents a cultural program for all ages with special museum openings, city exhibitions, archaeological sites and the immersive Sonosfera® sound experience. Practical details on schedules and locations follow.
Main museums and opening hours
- Musei Civici di Palazzo Mosca (Piazza Mosca 29) and Casa Rossini (Via Rossini 34): 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00. Entry with Card Pesaro Musei; free for under 18s, students of the Rossini Conservatory and holders of the Carta Famiglia. Info: 0721 387541-357, [email protected].
- Museo Nazionale Rossini (Palazzo Montani Antaldi, Via Passeri 72): 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00. Paid admission; free for under 18s, Conservatory students and Carta Famiglia holders. Info: Sistema Museo 0721 1922156, www.museonazionalerossini.it.
- Museo della Marineria Washington Patrignani (Villa Molaroni, Viale Pola): open Friday 24 April 15:00–19:00. Entry with Card Pesaro Musei; info tel 0721 35588.
- Bicycle Museum (Palazzo Gradari, Via Rossini): visits by reservation (at least 48 hours in advance); entry with Card Pesaro Musei, free for under 18s and Carta Famiglia holders. Bookings: [email protected].
Archaeological routes and religious sites
- Domus of Via dell'Abbondanza: remains of a first-century imperial dwelling with mosaics and 3D projections.
- Colombarone archaeological area and its antiquarium: late-imperial residence structures and finds.
- Synagogue (Via delle Scuole): open Sunday 26 April 15:00–18:00; entry with Card Pesaro Musei, free for under 18s and Carta Famiglia holders. Info 0721 387541, [email protected].
Special events: Sonosfera® and temporary exhibitions
- Sonosfera® (Palazzo Mosca): immersive listening experiences of ecosystems and music.
- Friday 24 April: Raffaello in Sonosfera® at 15:00; Fragments of Extinction at 16:00.
- Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April: Raffaello in Sonosfera® at 11:00 and 15:00; Fragments of Extinction at 12:00 and 16:00.
Entry with Card Pesaro Musei; free for under 18s, Rossini Conservatory students and Carta Famiglia holders. Info 0721 387541, [email protected].
- Exhibitions at the Civic Museums: Ferruccio Mengaroni retrospective (over 100 works across 11 sections) and a solo show by Lorenzo Amadori in Palazzo Mosca's carpentry space.
- Centro Arti Visive Pescheria: 67 large sculptures from Giuliano Vangi's legacy and the first public solo exhibition of Oliviero Fiorenzi in the Church of the Suffragio.
- Galleria Rossini: "riTAGLIATA" by Nonoska47, a pen-drawing series narrating Italian history from the 1970s to today.
- Spazio Torrso: opening on Sunday 26 April of the dual solo show "Intrusi" by Gianmarco Garbugli and Antonio Peluso.
Practical tips
- Verify openings and make reservations where required, especially for the Bicycle Museum.
- Carry the Card Pesaro Musei to access reduced or free admission and check eligibility for discounts (under 18, Carta Famiglia).
- For updated information and bookings, contact the phone numbers and emails listed above.
Pesaro offers a concise cultural itinerary combining public museums, temporary collections and archaeological sites—ideal for a weekend visit.
Where it is
Location: Viale Mosca, 29, 61121 Pesaro PU, Italia
Coordinates: 43.920804, 12.900279
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