Verona’s Museums, with their diverse collections and exhibitions, are extending their offerings to welcome visitors during this festive period. Here’s an overview of the museums you can explore this holiday season.
Arena di Verona
Verona’s iconic Arena will reopen to visitors from Saturday, December 7, 2024, to Sunday, January 12, 2025. Currently undergoing significant restoration in preparation for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies, the Arena will welcome the public with adjusted visiting hours. From Tuesday to Sunday, visitors can access the site between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with closures on December 25 and January 1. A special opening is scheduled for January 6, 2025.
Arche Scaligere
Located in the heart of Verona, the Arche Scaligere will be open every Saturday and Sunday until December 29, 2024. Visitors can admire these Gothic funerary monuments from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, with the last entry 15 minutes before closing.
Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House)
From December 7, 2024, to January 6, 2025, Juliet’s House offers a magical experience for literature and history enthusiasts. Access will be through Teatro Nuovo in Piazzetta Navona. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 19:00, except on Mondays, December 25, and January 1. Special openings are scheduled for December 23, December 30, and January 6.
Visitors can enjoy two engaging exhibitions: Giulietta e Romeo by Cosroe Dusi and Romeo e Giulietta. L’incontro, il bacio, featuring early 20th-century illustrated postcards. Tickets are available exclusively online at museiverona.com.
Galleria d’Arte Moderna Achille Forti (Modern Art Gallery)
The Modern Art Gallery, situated in Cortile Mercato Vecchio, showcases a variety of artistic expressions. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, with the last admission at 17:30. The gallery will remain closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1. Still, it will have a special opening on January 6. Current exhibitions include Mario Merz. Il numero è un animale vivente, “Soundborders” by Jacopo Mazzonelli, “CONTEMPORANEO NON-STOP: The Breath of Nature | ARIA”, and “Passions and Visions, a journey through the gallery’s history”.
Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano (Archaeological Museum at the Roman Theatre)
This museum, located at Regaste Redentore, offers visitors the chance to delve into Verona’s ancient past. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with the last entry at 17:30. It will be closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1, but a special opening is planned for January 6. Highlights include the exhibitions “Cavalli e Gladiatori” by Giorgio de Chirico, running until December 15, 2024, and “Terracotta Images”.
Museo degli Affreschi G.B. Cavalcaselle (Fresco Museum at Juliet’s Tomb)
This museum celebrates the art of fresco painting and Verona’s connection to the story of Romeo and Juliet. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00, with the last admission at 17:30. The museum will also open on January 6. The current exhibition, “Scacchi d’amore”, runs until January 6, 2025.
Museo di Castelvecchio
One of Verona’s most iconic museums, Castelvecchio is home to a remarkable collection of art and medieval history. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with the last admission at 17:15. It will be closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1, but will open on January 6.
Practical Information
Tickets for most museums can be purchased online at museiverona.com. For the Casa di Giulietta and Museo Lapidario Maffeiano, tickets must be bought in advance, as no on-site ticketing is available.
