Taking a plunge into Italian culture can be low-cost. But how?
Italia.it – By seeking out free tickets, season tickets and combined tickets that allow access to museums at heavily discounted rates: unmissable opportunities for all art and archaeology enthusiasts.
Here is a guide to getting around Italy’s breathtaking museum heritage, for a complete immersion in beauty with one eye on your wallet.
The MiBACT initiatives
MiBACT stands for Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali per il Turismo (Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities for Tourism). The Ministry has an ongoing policy of promoting culture, including through reduced entrance fees to museums.
Children under the age of 18 can access all state museums, monuments, galleries and archaeological sites free of charge. All they need to do is show an identity document. Entrance is also free for Italian citizens who are resident abroad. Admission to State Archives and Libraries is free for everyone.
Domenica al Museo (Sunday at the Museum) is a Ministry initiative that offers free admission – for everyone – on the first Sunday of each month from October to March, and on some other specific dates.
To consult the dates with free admission, go to https://cultura.gov.it/domenicalmuseo
