Museum · Bologna
Museo Civico Archeologico di Bologna: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Archaeological Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Archaeological Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: disabled visitors and one companion.
- Otherwise: full price — €6.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Its Egyptian section is one of Italy's most important; it shares a building block with the Archiginnasio, steps from Piazza Maggiore.
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 |
Official prices
Archaeological Museum ticket prices
| Full price — Reduced €4 / €2. | €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
Best-rated tickets and tours: Archaeological Museum
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Closed on non-holiday Tuesdays. Winter timetable: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am-6pm; Sat, Sun and holidays 10am-7pm. Summer: daily except Tuesday 10am-7pm. Ticket office closes 1 hour before. Holidays: 8 and 26 Dec and 6 Jan 10am-7pm, 1 Jan noon-7pm, 24 and 31 Dec 10am-2pm.
Via dell'Archiginnasio 2, 40124 Bologna, Italy
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FAQ
Archaeological Museum: common questions
Is Archaeological Museum free?
Archaeological Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: disabled visitors and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €6.
Who gets free entry to Archaeological Museum?
Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to Archaeological Museum?
Full price costs €6 on the official site.
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What visitors say about Archaeological Museum
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Sources
Where this comes from
- bolognawelcome.com/it/luoghi/musei-e-gallerie-darte/museo-civico-archeologico · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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