During the holiday season, the Pilotta Monumental Complex, the Ancient Apothecary of San Giovanni Evangelista, Torrechiara Castle and the Archaeological Area of Veleia will observe the following opening schedule.
Calendar
- Wednesday, 24 December 2025 – Open with changes to opening hours
◊ Pilotta Monumental Complex: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00 p.m.)
◊ Ancient Apothecary of Saint John the Evangelist: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (last admission at 12:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, 25 December 2025, Christmas Day – Closed for public holiday
- Friday, 26 December 2025, Boxing Day – Open
- Saturday, 27 December 2025 – Open
- Sunday, 28 December 2025 – Open
- Monday, 29 December 2025 – Open
◊ Pilotta Monumental Complex: 2pm-6pm (last admission at 5pm) – Please note: Some institutions within the Complex may be closed or open with a reduced visitor route.
◊ Ancient Apothecary of San Giovanni Evangelista: closed
- Tuesday, 30 December 2025 – Open
- Wednesday, 31 December 2025 – Open with changes to opening hours
◊ Pilotta Monumental Complex: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00 p.m.)
- Thursday, 1 January 2026 – Special opening
◊ Pilotta Monumental Complex: 2.30pm-6.30pm (last admission at 5.30pm)
◊ Ancient Apothecary of San Giovanni Evangelista: 2.30pm-6.30pm (last admission at 6pm)
◊ Torrechiara Castle: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
◊ Veleia Archaeological Area: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (last admission at 12:30 p.m)
- Friday, 2 January 2026 – Open
- Saturday, 3 January 2026 – Open
- Sunday, 4 January 2026 – #domenicalmuseo, Open with free admission. Please note that the itinerary may be subject to change: for more information, please consult the guaranteed itineraries.
- Monday, 5 January 2026 – Special opening
- Tuesday, 6 January 2026, Epiphany – Open
- Wednesday, 7 January 2026 – Open
- Thursday, 8 January 2026 – Closed