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ART CITY White Night

When

Saturday, 7 February 2026 | 7:00 p.m. to midnight

On the occasion of ART CITY White Night, Palazzo Pepoli will open its doors for a special evening dedicated to art and the city.

During the evening opening, visitors will be able to:

  • visit the temporary installations of the collective exhibition Identità, l’io plurale by do ut do, with free admission
  • access the rooms of the Museum of the History of Bologna at a reduced rate

This is a special opportunity to visit the Museum in the evening and immerse yourself in over 2,500 years of Bologna's history through multimedia displays.

ART CITY White Night is organised by BolognaFiere as part of ART CITY Bologna 2026, in collaboration with the Municipality of Bologna and Bologna's commercial and cultural operators.

And don't miss the 2026 edition of do ut do, which, on the occasion of ART CITY Bologna, presents a rich programme of exhibitions and events in prestigious public and private venues throughout the city: at Palazzo Pepoli, you can visit the collective exhibition "Identità, l'Io plurale" free of charge.

Information for your visit

Tickets

€5
Non-residents and groups of at least 10 people (including at least 2 Arte Fiera ticket holders)

€3
Residents, over 65s, companions of Card Cultura holders, university students and children aged between 13 and 18

Free
Children up to 12 years of age, persons with disabilities and one accompanying person*, holders of the Card Cultura and Bologna Welcome Card, tour guides.

*Free tickets reserved for persons with disabilities or holders of an EU Disability Card or other document + 1 accompanying person must be booked by writing to palazzopepoli@bolognawelcome.it or by going directly to the Museum ticket office.

On the occasion of WHITE NIGHT on 7 February 2026, the History Museum will remain open until midnight - book your place

From 7 p.m., the rates dedicated to Art City week (see above) will apply without the need to show your Arte Fiera ticket.

The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the Museum closes.

What's included

Museum admission and audio guide

Cancellation policy

Cancellation with refund or change in the booking possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity

Before booking, please note

Audio guide
To use the audio guide, you will need your smartphone and headphones

Pets
No pets of any size are allowed

Baggage
Large bags or backpacks are not allowed

Reductions
To receive any discounted admission, visitors must present valid proof of eligibility (e.g. Card Cultura, Bologna Welcome Card, student ID, proof of residence, guide/tour companion credentials, etc.)

Opening hours during ART CITY Bologna 2026

  • Thursday 5 February and Friday 6 February: 10:00 am–7:00 pm
  • Saturday 7 February: 10:00 am–midnight (ART CITY White Night)
  • Sunday 8 February: 10:00 am–7:00 pm
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