On 30 November, Palazzo Pepoli celebrates the first year since its reopening: twelve intense months, full of events, meetings, and special moments that have brought new energy into our spaces and guided citizens in rediscovering the Museum of the History of Bologna.
A year that has also marked the beginning of a new identity for Palazzo Pepoli—conceived not only as a museum, but as a vibrant place of encounter between knowledge, people, and diverse perspectives. Thanks to the new curatorial format, its rooms have welcomed voices, visions, and experiences that speak to the contemporary richness of Bologna’s culture, also highlighting the many traditional skills recognized with the De.Co. label.
And for this birthday, a gift for everyone: a rich programme of dedicated events, special tours, and discounts for those who choose to celebrate with us. All that’s left to do is join the party!
Concerts, meetings, and performances:
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10:30 – Museum of the History of Bologna and Sala della Cultura
Guided tour followed by a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale
Paid admission – Learn more - 16:00 – Sala della Cultura
Touching the Feeling of Form – presentation of the bas-relief of Madonna del Ricamo by Vitale da Bologna
Speaker: Loretta Secchi, art historian and curator of the Anteros Tactile Museum of the F. Cavazza Institute.
A meeting dedicated to exploring the optical and tactile perception of the arts, starting from Vitale da Bologna’s Madonna del Ricamo, presented in its inclusive bas-relief version.
Free admission with mandatory reservation – Learn more - 16:00, 17:45 – Puppet Area
Fata Smemorina
Performance by Burattini a Bologna
Paid admission – Learn more - All day during Palazzo opening hours
The Times They Are A-Changin’. The Second Vatican Council.
Art and video-history exhibition curated by the Foundation for Religious Sciences, featuring works by: Manzù, Colombo, Rotella, Accardi, Munari, Burri, Manzoni, Schifano, Bianco, Kounellis, Festa, Biasi, Pomodoro, Isgrò, Fontana, Rama, Dadamaino and Yves Klein
Free admission with mandatory reservation – Learn more
Discounts and special offers:
- All day during Palazzo opening hours
Reduced admission
Single price: €5
Reduced for residents and students: €5 with 2-for-1 formula
Free: children up to 12 years old, people with disabilities and one companion, holders of Card Cultura and Bologna Welcome Card.
Valid exclusively on Sunday 30 November – Book your visit - 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 – Museum of the History of Bologna
Free guided tour included in the entrance ticket
Tours are guaranteed only at the listed times.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Limited capacity; reservation recommended - All day during Palazzo opening hours – Museum Shop
Promotion for Palazzo Pepoli newsletter subscribers
Only on 30 November and only at the museum bookshop, subscribers to the Palazzo Pepoli newsletter can purchase or renew the Card Cultura at the reduced price of €20 (instead of €25).
Map
Happy Birthday Palazzo Pepoli!
Palazzo Pepoli - Via Castiglione 10
40125 Bologna
Telephone: +39 051 65 83 165
Site/minisite/other: https://palazzopepoli.it/calendario-eventi/palazzo-pepoli-un-anno-riapertura/
Interests
- Art & Culture
Details
Accessibility
At Palazzo Pepoli, we are committed to making the museum accessible to all: explore our dedicated services and practical information to ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience for every visitor.
The museum is mostly accessible. Visitors with limited mobility may encounter some difficulty in the first room (Etruscan Bologna), where the floor reproduces an ancient Etruscan road with uneven surfaces.
No particular accessibility issues at the entrance.
The museum layout and signage support independent visits.
The exhibition follows a chronological path focused on the history of Bologna.
Each section is introduced by room panels available in foreign languages, summarizing the content.
The display combines traditional exhibits with interactive and multimedia installations using a variety of visual and textual tools.
Interpretative panels require intermediate language skills, but are supported by visual aids such as images, diagrams, and immersive setups, making the content easier to understand.
Visual alarm systems are not available in bathrooms or elevators.
Timetables
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
