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The Pilotta Palace is in the historical centre of the town of Parma
For further information please go to the link: Map of Parma with the Pilotta complex: Pianta di Parma con il Complesso della Pilotta

The Monumental Complex can be reached by:

BUS

Linee n. 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 23
For more information: www.tep.pr.it

CAR

From the A1 motorway Milano-Bologna, exit for Parma (centre) following indications for Parma town centre – Toschi underground parking lot payable on exit very near the Palazzo

COACH

Brief stop set down and pick up area in Viale Toschi for tourist buses. City buses from the out of town parking areas stop here on Viale Toschi

ON FOOT

Go straight on either Viale Toschi or Via Verdi from the railway station: about 10 minutes on foot

Tuesday – Sunday 10.30 – 18.30
Holidays 10.30 – 18.30
Closed on Mondays

The Complesso monumentale della Pilotta is open from Tuesday to Sunday, observing the weekly closure on Mondays. The service of opening to the public observed daily will be from 10.30 to 18.30 (last admission at 17.45).

The entrance fees for access to the tour of the Monumental Complex of Pilotta will be as follows:

Full price € 12,00

Reduced groups € 10.00 (maximum 30 people plus the external qualified guide)

Reduced from 18 to 25 years € 2.00

Regular ticket Museo Bodoniano: 4 €
Combined ticket Museo Bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Adult 14 € (2 € + 12 €)
Combined ticket Museo bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Reduced for groups 12 € (2 € + 10 €)
Combined ticket Museo Bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Reduced for people 18-25 years old 4 € (2 € + 2 €)

Free for children under 18 years old

It should be noted that all categories that enjoy the facilitation of entry into the state places of culture provided for by the legislation and available on the page: https://www.cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni have the right of free entry into the spaces of the Pilotta monumental complex.

The ticket includes a visit to the museums of the Monumental Complex of Pilotta (monumental area Palatine Library, Farnese Theater, National Gallery, new wing of the Archaeological Museum and Bodoniano Museum).

The visit of the new wing of the Archaeological Museum will take place for groups of up to 30 visitors hourly at 10.30-11.30-12.30-13.30-14.30-15.30-16-30-17.30, by reservation at the ticket office.

The entrance to the Complex is provided both through direct purchase at the ticket office in the Voltoni area which will remain open from 10.30 to 17.45 and through presale on the Ticka platform at the link https://pilotta.ticka.it/. It should be noted that from Tuesday to Friday only the full and reduced ticket rates for groups can be purchased in advance; if the purchase is for other categories (free or reduced by age) the purchase at the ticket office is required, showing the documentation that entitles you to the facilitation. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, access will take place giving priority to visitors already in possession of the entrance ticket compared to those who must make the purchase at the ticket office.

To facilitate the verification of the entrance tickets pre-purchased online by the receptionists, visitors are kindly asked to present themselves at the entrance with the printout of the reservation.

Kind visitors are advised that refunds of the issued entrance tickets are not allowed, except for proven cases of quarantine and fiduciary isolation from Covid-19.

School groups will have access to visit the Monumental Complex of the Pilotta upon reservation and receipt of the relevant confirmation by writing to the e-mail address cm-pil.scuole@cultura.gov.it .

FARNESE THEATER

Due to refitting work, the east and west subgrades (Theater Gallery. The invention of the Farnese and the Gallery dedicated to the festivities in the Farnese).

NATIONAL GALLERY

The tour of the Pilotta monumental complex begins in the exhibition spaces dedicated to the works of Antelami and art in Parma in 1300-1400 and continues in the Parma Room at the time of the Farnese with the Farnese collection, in the Sala del Trionfo, in the Halls of Tuscan painting and central Italy 1200-1500, of the Venetian one 1200-1500, and of the Emilian one 1200-1500, in the Sala dell’Arte in Lombardia 1400-1500, of the Flemish, in the Sale Arte in Parma 1500-1600, of the Emiliani 1500-1600 (under construction), of the Caravaggeschi in Emilia (under construction), of the Painting of the Spanish Empire, of the Art in Lombardy and Central Italy 1600-1700, of the Sacred Art in Emilia, and of the Genoese 1600-1700, of the Still Life, of Boselli, of the Grand Tour, of the Venetian Painting 1600-1700, of the Condottieri and battles, in the Farnese Catwalk with the Ducal Portraiture, and in the nineteenth-century Salons where other works belonging to the Ducal Portraiture, to the great mythological cycles, the Colossi of the Palatine, the winning paintings of the Academy’s competitions are exhibited; the section of the Rocchetta with the path “The nineteenth century in Parma” and “The myth of Correggio”.

Please note that there may be the possibility that the opening of some exhibition sections cannot be guaranteed due to a situation of serious staff shortage.

PALATINE LIBRARY

The consultation service is active

Monday and Thursday: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

The loan service is active

from MONDAY TO THURSDAY: 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.

ON FRIDAY: 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

For both there is an obligation to book at least 24 hours in advance by sending an email to: b-pala@cultura.gov.it

Cancellation Booking
If unable to respect the booking day, please disless it promptly or, at the latest, by 9 am on the established day in order to give other users the opportunity to use the Consultation Room.
Those who do not comply with this rule will have to wait 15 days before being able to submit a new request for access to the Library.
Loan and restitution services are back in place from Monday to Thursday, at 10.00 am-5.00 pm; on Fridays at 10.00-13.00, by calling 0521 220445 (switchboard), or by writing by email to the address b-pala.prestito@cultura.gov.it.
Important notice
Users who book a volume through the OPAC catalogue are advised to contact the Library to book the appointment for the collection of the same, by calling 0521 220445 or by writing by email to the address b-pala.prestito@cultura.gov.it.

MONUMENTAL AREA HOURS

The museum itinerary includes a visit to the Petitot Gallery

MUSICAL SECTION of the PALATINE LIBRARY

The Music Section of the Palatine Library is located in Parma on the first floor of the Conservatory building in Strada del Conservatorio 27.

The Music Section of the Palatine Library is open for consultation service for study and research purposes by reservation, from Monday to Wednesday from 8:30 to 13:00. At the moment it will not be allowed to read with own books.

Access is possible only by appointment with the obligation to book at least 24 hours in advance by writing to the address: b-pala@cultura.gov.it

For how to access, please read it on the following page: https://complessopilotta.it/biblioteca-palatina/

NATIONAL ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

It is possible to visit the new wing of the Archaeological Museum: the “Ceramics Room” dominated by a majestic coffered ceiling concealed from view in the 1950s by a huge concrete floor and now meticulously restored, and the Egyptian Rooms, created in imitation of the pharaohs’ underground tombs by transforming areas previously used as offices into museum spaces.

Visits to the new wing of the Archaeological Museum will be for groups consisting of a maximum of 30 visitors on an hourly basis at 10:30-11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., with reservations required at the ticket office.

BODONI MUSEUM

The Bodonian Museum is open to the public with the same opening hours as the Pilotta Monumental Complex, Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (last admission at the ticket office at 5:45 p.m.).

For visitors who intend to enter the Bodonian Museum alone, the ticket is €4, while for those who intend to visit both the Complesso della Pilotta and the Bodonian Museum there will be the possibility of combining the ticket to the Complesso della Pilotta (€12 full, €10 reduced groups and €2 for the 18-25 age group) with an integrated ticket of €2.

All categories that enjoy the entry concessions in state cultural venues provided by the regulations and available at: https://www.cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni are entitled to free admission to the spaces of the Bodonian Museum.

FULL PRICE € 12
GROUPS € 10 (MAXIMUM 30 PEOPLE PLUS ACCREDITED GUIDE)
AGED 18 – 25 € 2
UNDER 18: FREE
Regular ticket Museo Bodoniano: 4 €
Combined ticket Museo Bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Adult 14 € (2 € + 12 €)
Combined ticket Museo bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Reduced for groups 12 € (2 € + 10 €)
Combined ticket Museo Bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Reduced for people 18-25 years old 4 € (2 € + 2 €)

VISIT TICKET COMPLESSO MONUMENTALE DELLA PILOTTA

Full price: 12 euro

Reduced Groups: 10 euro

Reduced from 18 to 25 years € 2.00

Regular ticket Museo Bodoniano: 4 €
Combined ticket Museo Bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Adult 14 € (2 € + 12 €)
Combined ticket Museo bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Reduced for groups 12 € (2 € + 10 €)
Combined ticket Museo Bodoniano + Complesso della Pilotta – Reduced for people 18-25 years old 4 € (2 € + 2 €)

Free for children under 18

It should be noted that all categories that enjoy the facilitation of entry into the state places of culture provided for by the legislation and available on the page: https://www.cultura.gov.it/agevolazioni have the right of free entry into the spaces of the Pilotta monumental complex.

HOW TO BUY TICKETS

The entrance to the Complex is provided both through direct purchase at the ticket office in the Voltoni area which will remain open from 10.30 to 17.45 and through presale on the Ticka platform at the link https://pilotta.ticka.it/. It should be noted that from Tuesday to Friday only the full and reduced ticket rates for groups can be purchased in advance; if the purchase is for other categories (free or reduced by age) the purchase at the ticket office is required, showing the documentation that entitles you to the facilitation. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, access will take place giving priority to visitors already in possession of the entrance ticket compared to those who must make the purchase at the ticket office.

To facilitate the verification of the entrance tickets pre-purchased online by the receptionists, visitors are kindly asked to present themselves at the entrance with the printout of the reservation.

Kind visitors are advised that refunds of the issued entrance tickets are not allowed, except for proven cases of quarantine and fiduciary isolation from Covid-19.

VISITS IN EXTRAORDINARY HOURS

Any visits to be carried out during extraordinary hours compared to the regular opening of the Pilotta museums must be agreed with the administration by sending a written request to the email address: cm-pil@cultura.gov.it

Following recent changes to security provisions you are informed that it is forbidden to enter the complex with bulky bags.

ACCESSIBILITY

The entire complex is accessible to people who are physically challenged and who are unable to take the stairs. Such people must be accompanied by members of staff following contact with either 0521 220400 or cm-pil.info@cultura.gov.it

PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS

Photos and videos can be taken for private use without flash or tripod.

CLOTHING

Clothing appropriate to the official nature of the spaces visited is required (it is considered inappropriate and therefore prohibited, for example, to visit the museum in a swimsuit or in too skimpy clothes).

BAGS/PURSES, BACKPACKS AND UMBRELLAS

Only small bags can be taken into the museum.

FOOD AND DRINK

It is forbidden to introduce or consume food and drink in the exhibition spaces and the reading room.

ANIMALS

It is forbidden to introduce any type or size of animal

SMOKING

It is forbidden to smoke in the reading room and any of the exhibition spaces including the monumental staircase.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Monumental Complex of Pilotta in order to welcome visitors by transmitting its value, presents some simple rules that all users are required to respect.

The ticket allows only one access and is not reusable. During the visit, the staff is authorized to request the exhibition of the ticket, which must be kept until the exit from the Complex.

Before entering the exhibition sections of the Complex it is mandatory to deposit, free of charge, in the cloakroom backpacks, bags, umbrellas and other voluminous objects.

It is not allowed to introduce and consume food or drinks in the exhibition spaces and in the reading room of the Palatine Library.

It is forbidden to enter animals of any size.

All visitors are required to observe behavior that complies with the rules of good manners. The monumental complex of pilotta reserves the right to remove visitors who behave in a way that is not appropriate to the place that hosts them. In general, behaviors that may put the safety of works, places and other visitors at risk are not allowed.

Please note that within the Pilotta Monumental Complex:

a moderate tone of voice should be maintained;

mobile phones must be placed in silent mode;

clothing appropriate to the official nature of the spaces visited is required (it is considered inappropriate and therefore prohibited, for example, to visit the museum in a swimsuit or in too skimpy clothes).

Visitors under the age of 12 must be accompanied.

However, it is absolutely forbidden in the exhibition spaces of the Complex and in the Maria Luigia Reading Room of the Palatine Library:

touch works of art or approach objects that could damage them;

lean on the bases of the sculptures and walls;

running;

introduce even small animals;

enter bare-chested;

consume food and drink;

smoking (the ban also includes electronic cigarettes);

photograph with the use of flash;

photograph or make video footage with selfie sticks, stands and professional equipment of any kind;

talk on the cell phone;

abandon papers, bottles, chewing gum or other waste;

Introduce drones.

Regarding photographic and video shooting, it is specified that it is allowed to take photographs of the works (excluding those exhibited in temporary exhibitions) for personal use, not using easels or additional lights. For different uses (publications or derivative uses also for commercial purposes) a specific authorization must be requested and the payment of a fee must be paid, if provided.

Groups

Each group may not exceed 30 people.

Groups must remain united, follow the guide or companion and behave in a respectful manner of the spaces.

During the guided tour, the tone of voice must be such as not to disturb other visitors.

It is forbidden to use camera flashes and laser pointers to indicate works.

School groups

School groups must be organized in groups of up to 30 students, including carers and guides.

Teachers are responsible for their classes, maintaining the unity of the group and ensuring that the behavior of the pupils is respectful of the place and other visitors.

School groups will be able to access the Pilotta Monumental Complex from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, only by reservation and receipt of the booking confirmation response – at the address cm-pil.info@cultura.gov.it which must take place at least within the previous day.