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13th May: European Night of Museums - Teatro Olimpico open till 10 pm!

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Published: Wednesday, 10 May 2023 10:18

On the 13th of May, Vicenza's Civic Museums adheres to the "European Night of Museums".

The Olympic Theatre, the Civic Art Gallery of Palazzo Chiericati, the Galleries of Palazzo Thiene, and the Natural History and Archaeological Museum will be open until 10 pm (last admission 9:30 pm). From 5 pm, it will be possible to visit the aforementioned sites with a reduced price ticket. Reservation is not required.

Palazzo Thiene is housing the exhibition “Blank Generation: the New York punk in the shadow of Palladio”, that will close on Sunday 14th May, while Palazzo Chiericati is hosting another exhibition, “Gli amici della gaia gioventù: Art and Poetry in Vicenza from 1930 to 1950”. Both these exhibitions are free entry, so no tickets are required.
At the Natural History and Archaeological Museum tourists will find the exhibition “Stilt houses and pirogues of Fimon Lake”, which is included in the museum's ticket.

On the rooftop of the Basilica Palladiana the bar will be open from 7 pm to 1 am. In case of bad weather, the rooftop will be closed.

At the Teatro Comunale di Vicenza, the Orchestra Popolare “La notte della Taranta” (the Popular Orchestra “The Night of the Taranta”) will perform with its groups of dancers, singers and artists.

Galleries of Palazzo Leoni Montanari are exceptionally open from 8 pm to 12 pm. With the special ticket at € 1,00, you can see the collection of Russian icons, of Attic and Magna Graecia pottery, of 17th century paintings and a new exhibition named EX - Illustri x Elena Xausa.
There are also some activities for children, guided tours and music shows. For more information, write an email to vicenza@gallerieditalia.com

Palladio Museum organizes an activity named “Buonanotte Raffaello” for children from 8 to 12 years old. They will enjoy the visit of the museum in an unusual way: by night, with the museum closed to the public, and with some activities that will give them the chance to explore the building. For more infos about schedules and prices you can visit www.palladiomuseum.org.

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception 2022

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Published: Wednesday, 16 November 2022 10:02

During the holidays for the Immaculate Conception, the Civic Museums of Vicenza - Olympic Theatre included -  will be visitable following the regular opening times.

From 8th to 11th December 2022, the following museums will be open from 9 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30):

* Olympic Theatre

* Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati,

* Church of Santa Corona 

* Natural History and Archaeological Museum

* Galleries of Palazzo Thiene

>> The Basilica Palladiana will be closed to the public due to some maintenance work for the next exhibition that will be inaugurated on the 22nd December (www.mostreinbasilica.it).

 Regular opening guaranteed for the Jewellery Museum, the Gallerie d'Italia of Palazzo Leoni Montanari and the Palladio Museum from Thursday to Sunday.

Villa Valmarana ai nani is open from 10 to 17 on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, whereas on Friday 9th it closes at 16.

Villa La Rotonda can be visited ONLY on Thursday 8th December with the following opening times: 10-12.30 and 14.30 -17.

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November 2022: opening times of the museums

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Published: Tuesday, 27 September 2022 14:03

*The Olympic Theatre, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Church of Santa Corona and the Natural History and Archaeological Museum are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 09 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The show of music and lights POP is programmed from Tuesday to Sunday on specific hours: 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 + 14.30, 15.30, 16.30. 
 

The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene are open from Thursday to Sunday from 09 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The Risorgimento and Resistance Museum can be visited from 9 to 13 (last admission at 12.30) and from 14.15 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The Basilica palladiana is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 18 (last admission at 17.30).

Till 27th November: hall (partial visit) and palladian loggias open Tuesday-Sunday 10-18. The panoramic Terrace is closed.
From the 28/11 the Basilica will be closed to the public due to works for the next exhibition.

The Cafè on the terrace is not active anymore.

The Gallerie d'italia - Palazzo Leoni Montanari and the Jewellery Museum are open from Tuesday to Sunday .

The Diocesan Museum is open every afternoon from 14 to 18 (last admission at 17.30).

The Palladio Museum is open from 10 to 18, from Wednesday to Sunday.

These museums can be included in the combined tickets.

Villa Valmarana ai Nani is open everyday (except on specific days you can read about on their website) and Villa La Rotonda is open from Friday to Sunday.

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Info & Tickets:

Iat Tourist information office in piazza Matteotti 12, open every day from 09 to 17.30.Tel 0444320854, iat@comune.vicenza.it

Infopoint in Basilica Palladiana, open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18; tel. 0444 222855

March 2023: the opening times

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Published: Tuesday, 27 September 2022 14:03

The Olympic Theatre, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Church of Santa Corona and the Natural History and Archaeological Museum are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The show of music and lights POP is programmed from Tuesday to Sunday on specific hours: 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 + 14.30, 15.30, 16.30. 

The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene are open from Thursday to Sunday from 09 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The Risorgimento and Resistance Museum can be visited from 9 to 13 (last admission at 12.30) and from 14.15 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The Basilica palladiana is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 18 (last admission at 17.30). The visit at the moment is partial due to a temporary exhibition in the main hall. info here. The panoramic rooftop is closed.

The Gallerie d'italia - Palazzo Leoni Montanari and the Jewellery Museum are open from Tuesday to Sunday.

The Diocesan Museum is open every afternoon from 14 to 18 (last admission at 17.30).

The Palladio Museum is open from 10 to 18, from Wednesday to Sunday. Closed from 13th March to 6th April.

Villa Valmarana ai Nani is open everyday (except on specific days you can read about on their website).

Villa La Rotonda is open every weekend starting from the 11th of March 2023.

Please visit the official websites.

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June 2023: the opening times of the cultural sights

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Published: Tuesday, 27 September 2022 14:03

The Olympic Theatre, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Church of Santa Corona and the Natural History and Archaeological Museum are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The show of music and lights POP is scheduled from Tuesday to Sunday on specific hours: 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 + 14.30, 15.30, 16.30. 

The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene are open from Thursday to Sunday from 09 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The Risorgimento and Resistance Museum can be visited from 9 to 13 (last admission at 12.30) and from 14.15 to 17 (last admission at 16.30).

The Gallerie d'italia - Palazzo Leoni Montanari and the Jewellery Museum are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 18.

The Diocesan Museum is open every afternoon from 14 to 18 (last admission at 17.30).

The Palladio Museum is open from 10 to 18, from Wednesday to Sunday.

Villa Valmarana ai Nani is open everyday (except on specific days you can read about on their website).

Villa La Rotonda is open every weekend starting from the 11th of March 2023.

Please visit the official websites.

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From the 1st September 2022, the Theatre opens from 09.00 to 17.00

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Published: Friday, 26 August 2022 14:03

As for the other Civic Museums, they will follow the summer opening times until 30th September 2022:

The Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Church of Santa Corona, the Natural history and archaeological Museum will be open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 09.00 to 18.00;

The Risorgimento and Resistance Museum will open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 13 and from 14.15 to 18.

The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene will open from Thursday to Sunday from 10 to 18.

As per usual, the Palladian Basilica can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18, whereas the panoramic terrace on the last floor can be visited on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 to 18.

In the evening, the cafè located on the panoramic terrace will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 19 to 01, and on Sundays drom 18.30 to 23.

The last admission inside the museums is always 30 minutes before closure.

The Tourist information office located in Piazza Matteotti, 12 is open from 09 to 18 (tel. 0444320854, iat@comune.vicenza.it).

The infopoint and ticket office inside the Palladian Basilica is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18 (closed on Mondays, tel. 0444222855).

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5th May 2022: Early closure for the Olympic Theatre

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Published: Monday, 02 May 2022 12:21

The Olympic Theatre will close earlier,

on the 5th May 2022 at 16:00

(last entrance at 15.30)

Easter 2022 and more Spring holidays: the Theatre and the Civic Museums are open

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Published: Wednesday, 23 March 2022 17:35

The Olympic Theatre and the Civic Museums of Vicenza will be open to the public during Easter, Easter MOnday and the 25th April 2022.

Individual visitors do not have to book the visits to the cultural sites. It is mandatory for groups of min. 10 participants and for classes on school trips.

THE TEATRO OLIMPICO WILL BE OPEN DURING

EASTER, EASTER MONDAY, MONDAY 25th APRIL e SUNDAY 1st MAY

FOLLOWING THE USUAL OPENING TIMES: 9-17 ( LAST ADMISSION AT 16.30).

The free show of music and lights " Pop-Palladio Olimpico Project ~Son et Lumière" inside the Olympic Theatre is shown from Tuesday to Sunday at the following times: 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 e 14.30, 15.30, 16.30. (cannot be booked).

AUDIOGUIDE can be downloaded for free at this link

INFO  FARES FOR INDIVIDUAL VISITORS

Church of Santa Corona: the "Bapthism of Christ" by Giovanni Bellini will be in restoration till 25th May 2022

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Published: Thursday, 10 March 2022 17:32

We inform you that the famous work by Giovanni Bellini "Baptism of Christ", preserved inside the Church of Santa Corona

is now in restorationand will not be visible until 25th May 2022.

During the restoration works it is still possible to visit the Church with the usual opening times (Tue to Sun, from 09 to 17).

It is also possible to admire the "Adoration of the Magi" by Paolo Veronese and the beautifully decorated altar.

The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene officially become a Civic Museum from 15th January 2022

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Published: Thursday, 13 January 2022 13:45

The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene, with its artistic collections and rich interiors adorned by decorations and frescoes, become officially a Civic Museum starting from 15th January 2022, finally opening its doors to visitors. It is possible to visit the rooms at the basement and on the first floor, with an exhibition of paintings, Antonibon ceramics and local Venetian sets of dishes from the 19th century and the attic, where prints by Remondini and sculptures by Arturo Martini are showcased.

The Palazzo was originally open on 25th September 2021, and from the 26th September till the 26th December it was possible to book a guided visit to the site on Saturdays and Sundays thanks to the authorised tour guides and the Vicenza è Tourist Board.

From the 15th January 2022, the Galleries can be visited from Thursday to Sunday, observing the following opening times:

from 9 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30) until 30th June (winter time),

from 10 to 18 (last entrance at 17.30) from 1st July to 31st August (summer time).

The single ticket costs 5 €, the reduced ticket 3 €, whereas for schools the reduced price is 2 € per student. Each ticket is valid for 8 days sarting from the date of the purchase.

The visit to the Galleries is also included in the Vicenza Card, in the 4 Museums Card and in the Ticket for local Residents.

Both single tickets and the combined cards can be bought only at the Tourist information office in Piazza Matteotti, 12 (0444320854 - iat@comune.vicenza.it. - open every day from 09 to 17.30) and at the Tourist Infopoint inside the Basilica Palladiana (tel. 0444 222855 - open from 10 to 18 - closed on Mondays).

Latest news on the "Green Pass" to access museums and other places of culture

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Published: Thursday, 02 December 2021 09:37

*in white and yellow zones, people over 12 years of age will be allowed access to the Olympic Theatre and the Civic Museums with the COVID-19 digital green certificate (that is, COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification or negative covid test).

*Only if the Veneto region becomes an orange or red zone, access will be granted to people over 12 year of age with proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification. (Decreto-legge 26 novembre 2021, n. 172)

The above-mentioned regulations are not applied to children under the age of 12 and to people with specific medical certificate.

Starting from the 10th of January and until the 31st March 2022, according to the latest national regulations, the Super Green Pass (COVID-19 vaccination or recovery certification) will be mandatory.

1st November 2021: Special opening for the Olympic Theatre

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Published: Monday, 18 October 2021 09:21

The Olympic Theatre is open on Monday 1st November 2021 from 9 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30).

Inside the Olympic Theatre, it is also possible to watch the free show of music and lights called "PoP- Palladio Olympic Project Sons et Lumière", from Tuesday to Sunday, at the following times: 09.30, 10.30, 11.30 e 14.30, 15.30, 16.30. The show lasts for approximately 10 minutes. It will be available on the 1st November 2021 too.

As per usual, reservation remains mandatory for groups of more than 10 people and school groups.

Individual visitors can visit the theatre without booking a time slot.

The other Civic Museums will also be open on Monday 1st November 2021, and the Jewellery Museum as well.

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OLYMPIC THEATRE: EARLY CLOSURE ON 2nd AND 3rd OCTOBER 2021

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Published: Friday, 01 October 2021 15:37

EARLY CLOSURE

On 2nd and 3rd October 2021, the Olympic Theatre will close earlier, at 16.00, with the last admission possible at 15.30.

29.10.2021 OLYMPIC THEATRE: EXTRAORDINARY CLOSURE

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Published: Friday, 01 October 2021 15:37

On 29th October 2021, the Olympic Theatre will be closed between 10.30 and 14.30.

Last admission for visitors will be at 10.00:

the theatre will reopen to the pubblic at 14.30.

AUGUST 2022: the opening times of the museums of Vicenza

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Published: Monday, 30 August 2021 11:18

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for the period between 13th and 19th August 2022

Here are the current opening times for the Civic Museums of Vicenza:

From Tuesday to Sunday, the Olympic Theatre, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Church of Santa Corona can be visited from 10 to 18.
Inside the Olympic Theatre it is possible to watch a free show of music and lights called “Pop Palladio Olympic Project” available from Tuesday to Sunday at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30 and 15.30,16.30, 17.30. The show lasts approximately 10 minutes.

The Risorgimento and Resistance Museum and the Natural history and Archaeological Museum are open 10-14 from Tuesday to Sunday. The admission to the Risorgimento and Resistance museum is free of charge.
Last admission to all museums 30 minutes before closure.

The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene  can be visited from Thursday to Sunday, 10-18 (last entrance at 17.30).

At the Risorgimento and Resistance Museum it is possible to see some important documents written by the Vicentinian architect Antonio Caregaro Negrin (1821-1898) on military and patriotic engineering activities during the First Italian War of Independence. 2021 marks the bicentenary of Negrin’s birth, who has been a significant and exemplary figure in the cultural life of the 19th century.
https://www.comune.vicenza.it/cittadino/scheda.php/42724,46131 

The Basilica Palladiana is open to the public from Tuesday to Friday, 10 to 18 (last admission at 17.30).

The terrace can be visited by tourists during the day, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 18 (last entrance at 17.30).

The terrace with the cafè service is open every Friday and Saturday from 19 to 01 am, and on Sunday from 18.30 to 23 (last entrance 30 min before closure). 

The Tourist Information Office in Piazza Matteotti 12 is open every day from 9 to 18 (tel. 0444 320854) whereas the Tourist infopoint inside the Basilica Palladiana is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 -18.

The EU Covid Certificate (Green Pass) is now required to visit museums and other cultural sites

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Published: Friday, 23 July 2021 10:35

In compliance with the current regulations, we inform you that, starting from the 6th of August, the EU DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE C19 ( the green pass) is mandatory to access cultural venues including museums.

All visitors (but for children under 12 years old and visitors who are exempt from it) must present

an EU Covid Certificate (Green Pass) to access museums and cultural heritage sites.

An EU Covid Certificate (Green Pass) is proof that a person has either:
✔ been vaccinated against Covid-19, or
✔ received the first dose of a vaccine requiring two (which is considered valid after 15 days since the first shot), or
✔ recovered from Covid-19, or
✔ received a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result in the previous 48 hours.

Visitors must also present a valid ID card/passport together with the certificate.

Therefore, we kindly ask you to have said requirements ready when paying and collecting the tickets at the ticket office.

Link: https://www.dgc.gov.it/web/ 

Temporary suspension of POP "Palladio Olympic Project" light show

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Published: Thursday, 01 July 2021 15:42

WE INFORM YOU THAT THE FREE SHOW OF MUSIC AND LIGHTS CALLED POP "PALLADIO OLYMPIC PROJECT"

IS TEMPORARY SUSPENDED DUE TO SOME TECHNICAL PROBLEMS.

Said issue will be possibly solved for next week, on the 9th July 2021.

Civic Museums of Vicenza: the summer opening times

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Published: Wednesday, 23 June 2021 16:05

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1st JULY -31st AUGUST 2021

From Tuesday to Sunday, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Church of Santa Corona and the Olympic Theatre can be visited from 10 to 18.

Inside the Olympic Theatre it is possible to watch a free show of music and lights called “Pop Palladio Olympic Project” available from Tuesday to Sunday at 10.30,11.30,12.30 e 15.30,16.30,17.30. The show lasts approximately 10 minutes.

The Natural history and Archaeological Museum and the Risorgimento and Resistance Museum are open 10-14 from Tuesday to Sunday. The admission to the Risorgimento and Resistance museum is free of charge.

The art exhibition “Romano Lotto. Nel segno del paesaggio” is being hosted at the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati until the 30th September 2021 and can be visited for free. About 40 paintings (oil on canvas) by the Vicentinian painter are displayed inside.

At the Risorgimento and Resistance Museum it is possible to see some important documents written by the Vicentinian architect Antonio Caregaro Negrin (1821-1898) on military and patriotic engineering activities during the First Italian War of Independence. 2021 marks the bicentenary of Negrin’s birth, who has been a significant and exemplary figure in the cultural life of the 19th century.
https://www.comune.vicenza.it/cittadino/scheda.php/42724,46131

The Basilica Palladiana is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 to 18 (last admission at 17.30).
*The Terrace of the Basilica is accessible on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 to 18 (last admission at 17.30). 
*The Cafè on the terrace is open to the public on Wednesday, Fridays, Saturdays from 19 to 01 and on Sundays from 18.30 to 23 (last admission 30 min. before closure).

Included in the ticket price, there is also a temporary art exhibition dedicated to Dante Alighieri, titled "Infernus", which has been prolonged till 19th September 2021.
 
Last admission to all museums 30 minutes before closure.

The Tourist Information Office in Piazza Matteotti 12 is open every day from 9 to 18 (tel. 0444 320854) whereas the Tourist infopoint inside the Basilica Palladiana is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 -18.( 0444320854/222855 - iat@comune.vicenza.it @iatvicenza).

Long weekend on June 2nd: extraordinary openings of the museums

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Published: Wednesday, 19 May 2021 11:30

 The Olympic Theatre, the Basilica Palladiana and the Civic Museums will be open to the public on 2nd June 2021. 

 It will be possible to visit them on 31st May 2021 too.

 In compliance with the latest national regulations, it is not mandatory to book the visits to the museums anymore. The ticket can be bought directly at the ticket office next to the entrance of the Theatre, which is also our Tourist Office (Piazza Matteotti, 12). The booking remains mandatory for groups of more than 10 people.

The Olympic Theatre - reservation for individuals is not mandatory anymore

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Published: Friday, 23 April 2021 20:00

Would you like to visit the Olympic Theatre?

According to the latest national regulations, reservation for individual visitors on the weekends is not mandatory anymore: you can buy the ticket or the city card directly at the entrance, inside the Tourist Information Office.

Reservation is always mandatory for groups of more than 10 people.

However, individual visitors can still book a visit if they wish so, to be made with at least one day in advance by contacting the Booking Office (Call Center 0444964380, active Mon - Fri, 9-13 and 14-18, and on Saturdays 9-13, or via email booking@comune.vicenza.it).

In addition to the cost of the ticket, a reservation fee of 1,50 € per person will be applied and must be paid upon arrival at the ticket office.

Send us an email, specifying: NAME, SURNAME, PHONE NUMBER, MUNICIPALITY OF RESIDENCE.

-> write down the cultural sites you want to visit and the preferred time of admission!

All visits must respect the current anti Covid-19 protocols.