The European Museum Night
To mark European Museum Night, Palazzo Pepoli will be open exceptionally beyond its usual closing time, from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm, with discounted admission to the Museum of the History of Bologna and the temporary exhibition ‘Frida Kahlo – The Gaze as Identity’curated by Ergo Expo and ONO arte.
Discover all the events on 23 May and book your place.
- 11:00 – Guided tour of the Museum of the History of Bologna and the National Art Gallery
‘From Vitale to Vitale – an accessible tour of the works of Vitale da Bologna’ - 19:00 - Sala della Cultura
‘Diaries. Mirrors. Self-portraits. An evening with Frida Kahlo and Vanna Vinci’ - From 19:00 to 22:00 - Special evening opening at a reduced rate
- Access the Museum at a reduced price
- Discover the offers for the temporary exhibition ‘Frida Kahlo. The gaze as identity’
The initiative(s) is/are part of the programme for the European Night of Museums 2026, coordinated by the Civic Museums Department of the Municipality of Bologna and the Metropolitan City of Bologna.
Information for your visit
Tickets
Full price €5
Concession €3
Residents, university students, young people aged 13 to 18
Free
Children up to 12 years old, people with disabilities and one accompanying person*, holders of the Card Cultura and Bologna Welcome Card, tour guides.
*Free booking of tickets reserved for people with disabilities or holders of an EU Disability Card or other relevant document + 1 accompanying person must be made by emailing palazzopepoli@bolognawelcome.it or by visiting the Museum ticket office in person.
What's included
Museum admission and audio guide
Your ticket for the Museum of the History of Bologna DOES NOT include admission to the exhibition “Frida Kahlo. The Gaze as Identity”.
Would you like to visit the temporary exhibition as well? Show your museum ticket at our Museum Shop and take advantage of the reduced rate.
Important
Last admission to the museum galleries and the temporary exhibition is half an hour before closing time (9.30 pm). However, to make the most of your visit, we recommend arriving at least an hour beforehand.
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
Booking
Booking is mandatory
Hours
No refunds are given in case of delay. Please arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled time for guided tours
Audio Guide
To use the audio guide, you will need to use your own smartphone and earphones
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.)
