#domenicalmuseo – Tuscany’s Open Day for Culture Lovers

The Italian Ministry of Culture is once again presenting its #domenicalmuseo initiative, a unique opportunity that grants free access to state museums and archaeological parks every first Sunday of the month.

#domenicalmuseo on Sunday, October 4, 2026

The next free Sunday is October 4, 2026, the first Sunday of the month. Visits follow the regular opening hours of each museum and archaeological site.

In Florence, the Galleria dell’Accademia and the Musei del Bargello have confirmed free entry on October 4 at the Accademia, the Bargello, the Medici Chapels, Orsanmichele and Palazzo Davanzati. Reservations are not available on that day.

The Uffizi Galleries (the Uffizi, Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens) take part in #domenicalmuseo every first Sunday of the month. There is no reservation or priority pass, except for visitors with disabilities, their companions and pregnant women.

(last updated: October 1, 2026)

Here are some of the state museums in Tuscany on the Ministry of Culture’s list of participating sites. Check each museum’s website before you go, as opening hours and access rules can change.

In Arezzo

• Museo Archeologico Nazionale “Gaio Cilnio Mecenate” hosting artifacts from the region’s Etruscan and Roman history
• Museo di Casa Vasari, the former home of Giorgio Vasari, offering insights into the artist’s life and work
• Museo Nazionale d’Arte Medievale e Moderna, housing a significant collection of medieval and modern artworks.

In Firenze (Florence)

• The awe-inspiring Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, home to Michelangelo’s ‘David’
• Gallerie degli Uffizi, boasting one of the world’s most prestigious art collections, plus Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens
• Museo Nazionale del Bargello, featuring a vast collection of Renaissance sculptures
• Medici Chapels, Orsanmichele and Palazzo Davanzati
• Museo di San Marco and the National Archaeological Museum of Florence
• Various Medici Villas and Gardens, UNESCO World Heritage sites that offer a glimpse into the grandeur of the Medici era.

In Grosseto

• Archaeological areas of Cosa, Roselle, and Vetulonia, offering a step back into the ancient Etruscan civilization.

In Livorno

• Museo Archeologico Statale di Castiglioncello, presenting Etruscan and Roman artifacts
• Museo Nazionale delle Residenze Napoleoniche, displaying memorabilia of Napoleon’s time on Elba.

In Lucca

• Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi and Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi, both showcasing rich art collections.

In Pisa

• Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Reale and Museo Nazionale di San Matteo, featuring artistic and historical artifacts, plus the Museo delle Navi Antiche (Ancient Ships Museum) and the Certosa di Calci.

In Pistoia, Prato, and Siena

A variety of museums and archaeological sites, including the Museo di Casa Giusti in Monsummano Terme, the archaeological area of Comeana, the Medici Villa of Poggio a Caiano, the National Archaeological Museum of Siena and the National Etruscan Museum in Chiusi.

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#domenicalmuseo invites you to step into its storied past and immerse yourself in the richness of Tuscany’s cultural heritage. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the depth and breadth of this captivating Italian region.

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