The Pilotta Monumental Complex, the Antica Spezieria di San Giovanni Evangelista, Torrechiara Castle, and the Veleia Archaeological Area are participating in “Domenica al Museo,” an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Culture that, on the first Sunday of every month, offers free access to state museums, archaeological parks, and cultural sites.
On Sunday, 5 July 2026, the Pilotta Monumental Complex and its associated institutions will be open for free.
Hours
Pilotta Monumental Complex
9:00 am to 7:00 pm (last admission and ticket office closes at 6:00 pm)
Ancient Apothecary of San Giovanni Evangelista
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (last admission at 6:30 pm)
Access to the Apothecary is limited: the maximum capacity is 15 people at a time.
Torrechiara Castle
11:00 am to 5:00 pm (last admission and ticket sales at 4:30 pm)
Archaeological Area of Roman Veleia
11.00 am to 6.30 pm (last admission at 6.00 pm)
Guaranteed itineraries
- Please note that some areas of the Complex will be closed or may have limited opening hours.
Due to ongoing works at the National Gallery within the Pilotta Monumental Complex, the following rooms will be closed to the public (see the map of the guaranteed morning routes and the map of the guaranteed afternoon routes)
10. Hall of Triumph, rest room,
F. Interactive tablet: from the city to the museum, [room open until 1 pm]
11. The Tuscans 1200–1500, [room open until 1 pm]
12. The Venetians 1200–1500,
13. The Emilians 1200–1500,
14. Art in Lombardy 1400–1500,
15. The Flemish 1200–1500.
16. Art in Parma 1500–1600,
17. The Emilians1500–1600,
18. Painting of the Spanish Empire,
19. Art in Lombardy 1600–1700,
20. Art in Central Italy 1600–1700,
21. Sacred painting in Emilia 1600–1700,
22. Painters from Genoa 1600–1700,
23. The Still Life,
24. Boselli,
25. The Grand Tour,
26. Venetian Painting 1600–1700,
27. Mercenary soldiers and Battles,
28. Ducal portrait and Ducal Medal Collection.
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