Museum · Venice
Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Accademia Galleries is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo).
- Also free: Always free for under-18s; visitors with disabilities and one companion.
- Otherwise: full price — €20.
Calendar
Free days at Accademia Galleries
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 09:00–19:00
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 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
13 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
- Under-18s of any nationality are always free; EU 18-25s pay just €2.
- First Sundays and 4 Nov 2026 are free for all - no booking, so arrive early.
- Lockers are free (€1 coin deposit); backpacks are not allowed in the galleries.
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 | First come, first served. Skip-the-line priority only for museum Membership Card, Dorsoduro Museum Mile ticket and ICOM holders. | No |
| Free dayFree for everyone on 4 November 2026 (National Unity Day) · 09:00–19:00 | everyone | Listed among the Ministry's 2026 free days (with 1 Nov, which is also the first Sunday). 2027 holiday free days (usually 25 Apr, 2 Jun) not yet published. | No |
| Free forAlways free for under-18s | under-18s | Bring ID. Under-12s must be accompanied (national rule). | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with disabilities and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | National rule for state museums (the museum's concessions link points to this ministry page). Bring documentation. | No |
Official prices
Accademia Galleries ticket prices
| Full price — Reduced €2 for EU citizens aged 18-25 (not free). 'Arteritivo' €15 for ages 26-35 on Friday evenings. €17 with a Dorsoduro Museum Mile ticket. | €20 |
| Audio guide | €6 |
| Dorsoduro Museum Mile ticket (with a ticket from Guggenheim, Palazzo Cini or Punta della Dogana) | €17 |
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 | 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 9:00-19:00; ticket sales end 18:00. Check the online calendar for holiday changes.
Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro 1050, 30123 Venice, Italy
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FAQ
Accademia Galleries: common questions
Is Accademia Galleries free?
Accademia Galleries is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month (#domenicalmuseo) and on 4 November 2026 (National Unity Day). Also free: Always free for under-18s; visitors with disabilities and one companion. Otherwise the official ticket costs €20.
When is Accademia Galleries 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 Accademia Galleries?
Under-18s — bring ID. Under-12s must be accompanied (national rule).. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — national rule for state museums (the museum's concessions link points to this ministry page). Bring documentation..
How much is a ticket to Accademia Galleries?
Full price costs €20 on the official site.
What day is Accademia Galleries closed?
Accademia Galleries is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-19:00; ticket sales end 18:00. Check the online calendar for holiday changes.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- gallerieaccademia.it/en/visit/opening-hours-and-tickets/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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