European Night of Museums 2025: 1 Euro Entry Across Italy
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the European Night of Museums will take place from 20:00 to 24:00, with a nominal entry fee of 1 euro (excluding legally free admissions). This event, launched in 2005 by the French Ministry of Culture, aims to enhance cultural awareness throughout Europe. Participating Italian cities include Turin, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Rome, Naples, and Pompeii. In Turin, visitors can explore venues like Musei Reali and enjoy a jazz concert at Villa della Regina. Milan’s Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and Cripta di San Sepolcro offer a joint ticket for 3 euros. Florence's Museo dell’Opera del Duomo will be free starting at 21:00. Rome's Civic Museums will be accessible from 20:00 to 2:00 for 1 euro, while Naples' Museo Ferroviario di Pietrarsa will feature themed tours. Pompeii will present a dual itinerary titled "Essere donna nell’Antica Pompei."
Key facts
- European Night of Museums 2025 on Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Symbolic 1 euro entry from 20:00 to 24:00 (except legal free admissions)
- Initiated in 2005 by the French Ministry of Culture
- Participating Italian cities: Turin, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Rome, Naples, Pompeii
- Turin venues: Musei Reali, GAM, Gallerie d’Italia, MAO, Palazzo Madama, Museo del Carcere Le Nuove, Villa della Regina
- Jazz concert at Villa della Regina by Simone Garino and Michele Anelli
- Rome Civic Museums open until 2:00 (last entry 1:00) for 1 euro
- Museo Ferroviario di Pietrarsa in Naples opens with 1 euro entry and dining option
Entities
Artists
- Simone Garino
- Michele Anelli
Institutions
- Musei Reali
- GAM
- Gallerie d’Italia
- MAO
- Palazzo Madama
- Museo del Carcere Le Nuove
- Villa della Regina
- Museo del Cinema
- Mole Antonelliana
- Planetario
- Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali
- Museo Lombroso
- Museo della Frutta
- Museo di Anatomia Umana
- Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
- Cripta di San Sepolcro
- Museo dell’Opera del Duomo
- MAMbo
- Museo Archeologico
- Museo della Musica
- Museo Davia Bargellini
- Monumento a Carducci
- Musei Capitolini
- Museo dell’Ara Pacis
- Mercati di Traiano
- Galleria d’Arte Moderna
- Museo di Roma a Palazzo Braschi
- Museo Ferroviario di Pietrarsa
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale
- Museo di Capodimonte
- Certosa di San Martino
- Villa dei Misteri
- Boscoreale
- Mostra Essere donna nell’Antica Pompei
- French Ministry of Culture
Locations
- Turin
- Milan
- Florence
- Bologna
- Rome
- Naples
- Pompeii
- Italy
- Europe