Spring 2026 in Bologna: museums and attractions opening hours during the holidays

Special openings of museums and attractions during the May 1st weekend

On the occasion of the 2026 spring holiday weekends, museums and cultural venues in Bologna will open their doors exceptionally to welcome residents and visitors.
A special opportunity to discover or rediscover the city’s historical and artistic heritage.

Below is the list of special openings:

• Casa Morandi
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• City Red Bus
  Active every day: first ride at 10 am, last at 6:15 pm
  
  
• Municipal Art Collections
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Santa Maria della Vita Monumental Complex
  Friday, May 1: 10 am - 6:30 pm
  Closed: Tuesday
  
  
• MAMbo - Museum of Modern Art of Bologna
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Civic Archaeological Museum
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Civic Museum of Industrial Art and Davia Bargellini Gallery
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Civic Museum of the Risorgimento
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Civic Medieval Museum
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Museum of Industrial Heritage
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• International Museum and Library of Music
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Morandi Museum
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Museo Ottocento Bologna
  Friday, May 1: 10 am - 7 pm
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  
  
• Museum for the Memory of Ustica
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Friday, May 1
  
  
• Archiginnasio Palace and Anatomical Theatre
  Saturday, May 1: 10 am - 5:30 pm
  Closed: every Sunday, including Easter Sunday
  
  
• Palazzo Fava. Exhibition Palace
  Friday, May 1: 10 am - 7 pm
  Tuesday, June 2: 10 am - 7 pm
  
  
• Palazzo Pepoli - Museum of the History of Bologna
  Friday, May 1: 10 am - 7 pm
  Closed: Tuesdays
  
  
• National Art Gallery
  Friday, May 1: 9 am - 7 pm
  Tuesday, June 2: 9 am - 7 pm
  Closed: non-holiday Mondays
  
  
• San Luca Express
  Active every day: first ride at 9:45 am, last at 5:30 pm
  
  
• San Colombano. Tagliavini Collection
  Friday, May 1: 11 am - 6 pm
  Tuesday, June 2: 11 am - 6 pm
  
  
• Clock Tower
  Open every day: first admission at 10 am, last admission at 8:20 pm