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Collezioni Comunali d'Arte (Palazzo d'Accursio): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Collezioni Comunali d'Arte website. Official links are under Sources.
Part of Collezioni Comunali d'Arte is free: palazzo d'Accursio courtyards and Sala Borsa are free.
- Also free: disabled visitors and one companion.
- Otherwise: full price — €6.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Even without a ticket, walk into Palazzo d'Accursio's courtyard and up the horse ramp (Scalone dei Cavalli) for a look.
- Ages 19-25 pay €2.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free with passFree with Card Cultura or Bologna Welcome Card | card cultura bologna welcome card holders | Card Cultura is a 12-month personal culture pass; Bologna Welcome Card EASY/PLUS is the 15-day tourist card (both paid). | No |
| Free forFree for disabled visitors and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
| Free areaPalazzo d'Accursio courtyards and Sala Borsa are free | everyone | The palace's public areas are free; the art collections (2nd floor) and Torre dell'Orologio are paid. | No |
Official prices
Collezioni Comunali d'Arte ticket prices
| Full price — Reduced €4 (over-65, groups) / €2 (ages 19-25). Open-date ticket €7 online. Combined ticket with Torre dell'Orologio available. | €6 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (full price). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 14:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 14:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:30 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:30 |
Tue and Thu 2-7pm; Wed and Fri 10am-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6:30pm; closed non-holiday Mondays, 1 May and 25 Dec. Holidays: 8 and 26 Dec and 6 Jan 10am-7pm, 1 Jan noon-7pm, 24 and 31 Dec 10am-2pm.
Piazza Maggiore 6, 40121 Bologna, Italy
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FAQ
Collezioni Comunali d'Arte: common questions
Is Collezioni Comunali d'Arte free?
Palazzo d'Accursio courtyards and Sala Borsa are free. Also free: disabled visitors and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €6.
Who gets free entry to Collezioni Comunali d'Arte?
Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to Collezioni Comunali d'Arte?
Full price costs €6 on the official site.
What day is Collezioni Comunali d'Arte closed?
Collezioni Comunali d'Arte is closed on Mondays. Tue and Thu 2-7pm; Wed and Fri 10am-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6:30pm; closed non-holiday Mondays, 1 May and 25 Dec. Holidays: 8 and 26 Dec and 6 Jan 10am-7pm, 1 Jan noon-7pm, 24 and 31 Dec 10am-2pm.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- bolognawelcome.com/it/luoghi/musei-e-gallerie-darte/collezioni-comunali-darte · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- bolognawelcome.com/it/luoghi/torri-edifici-storici/palazzo-daccursio-o-comunale · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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