Tuscany is full of incredible museums but, unlike some places in the world, most have an entry fee. If you want to maximise on the amount of wonderful galleries and cultural institutions that you can visit during your next vacation in Tuscany, why not make sure you plan your holiday to include the first Sunday of the month?
The first Sunday of every month in Italy is “Domenica al Museo” and is when many State museums open their doors to the public for free and is, therefore, the ideal time to hit up those museums that you have been planning on visiting. An initiative sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, it is an excellent nugget of knowledge for managing a budget during your holidays without missing out. No doubt, crowds will be bigger but, if you're okay with that, you're in for a bargain!
The first Sunday of every month in Italy is “Domenica al Museo” and is when many State museums open their doors to the public for free and is, therefore, the ideal time to hit up those museums that you have been planning on visiting. An initiative sponsored by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, it is an excellent nugget of knowledge for managing a budget during your holidays without missing out. No doubt, crowds will be bigger but, if you're okay with that, you're in for a bargain!
Here are some of the Tuscan museums that partake in the initiative (REMINDER: all information is subject to change and it best to double-check with the museum in question ahead of a visit to avoid disappointment):
Arezzo
Great cultural hubs to visit in Arezzo proper and the wider province for those who have found a vacation rental in Arezzo...
Museo Statale di Palazzo Taglieschi
Piazza Mameli, 16 – Anghiari
Basilica di San Francesco
Piazza San Francesco, 1 - Arezzo
Museo Archeologico Nazionale “Gaio Cilnio Mecenate” and Anfiteatro Romano di Arezzo
Via Margaritone, 10 – Arezzo
Museo di Casa Vasari
Via XX settembre, 55 - Arezzo
Museo Nazionale d'Arte Medievale e Moderna
San Lorentino, 8 – Arezzo
Area Archeologica del Sodo and Tomba di Camucia – Cortona
52044 Camucia, Province of Arezzo
Antiquarium Nazionale di Sestino
Via Marche, 12 – Sestino
There are far too many institutions to mention here so be sure to read on to the following post for the rest of the list of museums that participate in the initiative and get planning your culture-filled trip to Tuscany today!
Arezzo
Great cultural hubs to visit in Arezzo proper and the wider province for those who have found a vacation rental in Arezzo...
Museo Statale di Palazzo Taglieschi
Piazza Mameli, 16 – Anghiari
Basilica di San Francesco
Piazza San Francesco, 1 - Arezzo
Museo Archeologico Nazionale “Gaio Cilnio Mecenate” and Anfiteatro Romano di Arezzo
Via Margaritone, 10 – Arezzo
Museo di Casa Vasari
Via XX settembre, 55 - Arezzo
Museo Nazionale d'Arte Medievale e Moderna
San Lorentino, 8 – Arezzo
Area Archeologica del Sodo and Tomba di Camucia – Cortona
52044 Camucia, Province of Arezzo
Antiquarium Nazionale di Sestino
Via Marche, 12 – Sestino
There are far too many institutions to mention here so be sure to read on to the following post for the rest of the list of museums that participate in the initiative and get planning your culture-filled trip to Tuscany today!
