Museum · Bologna
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Pinacoteca Nazionale website. Official links are under Sources.
Pinacoteca Nazionale is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo).
- Also free: under-18s; disabled visitors and one companion; EU students and teachers of art history, architecture, conservation and fine-arts academies.
- Otherwise: full price — €12.
Calendar
Free days at Pinacoteca Nazionale
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 09:00–19:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:00–19:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 09:00–19:00
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 09:00–19:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- 18-25-year-olds pay just €2 any day; under-18s are free.
- Next free first Sundays: 1 Nov and 6 Dec 2026.
- Groups of 8-25 must book via the PinBoBooking app.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) · 09:00–19:00 | everyone | Pinacoteca nazionale di Bologna is listed among participating Emilia-Romagna sites on the ministry page; Bologna Welcome confirms it for 2026. Tickets for free days cannot be bought online - just turn up. | No |
| Free forFree for under-18s | under-18s | Any nationality; bring ID. | No |
| Free forFree for disabled visitors and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
| 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 EU students and teachers of art history, architecture, conservation and fine-arts academies | Art Architecture Design students | EU universities/academies only, with proof of enrolment (architecture, cultural heritage, education sciences, archaeology or art-history courses, fine-arts academies). | No |
Official prices
Pinacoteca Nazionale ticket prices
| Full price — Reduced €2 for ages 18-25 (and Carta del merito / Carta cultura giovani) - reduced, not free. Prices may change during temporary exhibitions. | €12 |
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: Pinacoteca Nazionale
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–19:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–19:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday and public holidays 9am-7pm; closed Monday. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Via delle Belle Arti 56, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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FAQ
Pinacoteca Nazionale: common questions
Is Pinacoteca Nazionale free?
Pinacoteca Nazionale is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo). Also free: under-18s; disabled visitors and one companion; EU students and teachers of art history, architecture, conservation and fine-arts academies. Otherwise the official ticket costs €12.
When is Pinacoteca Nazionale free?
Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo). The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Pinacoteca Nazionale?
Under-18s — any nationality; bring ID.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion). Art Architecture Design students — eU universities/academies only, with proof of enrolment (architecture, cultural heritage, education sciences, archaeology or art-history courses, fine-arts academies)..
How much is a ticket to Pinacoteca Nazionale?
Full price costs €12 on the official site.
What day is Pinacoteca Nazionale closed?
Pinacoteca Nazionale is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday and public holidays 9am-7pm; closed Monday. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- cultura.gov.it/domenicalmuseo · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- cultura.gov.it/luogo/musei-nazionali-di-bologna-gia-pinacoteca-nazionale-di-bologna-1 · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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