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Spring Holidays - 25th April and 1st May: openings of Olympic Theatre and other cultural sights

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Last Updated: Monday, 14 April 2025 11:26

The Olympic Theatre and the Civic Museums of Vicenza are open to the public during the special spring holidays, namely on the 25th April and on 1st May (closed on 28th April - as per their usual weekly closure).

Reservation to access the sights is mandatory for groups of min. 10 people. Individual visitors do not need to reserve the entrance at any museum.

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INFO >>PRICE LIST FOR SINGLE TICKETS AND COMBINED CARDS

It is possible to buy tickets and combined cardas online at >> Ticketlandia (at least one day before the visit - not on the very same day)

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during the SPRING HOLIDAYS on 25th APRIL and 1st MAY   

WELCOME! The Tourist information office, located in Piazza Matteotti, 12, is open every day and welcomes tourists from 09 to 17.30. The Infopoint located inside the Basilica Palladiana is usually open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18 (Easter and Easter Monday included, of course!).

WHAT TO VISIT?

The Olympic Theatre is open from 09 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30), whereas most of the other cultural sights of the city centre open from 10 to 18 (last entrance at 17.30). The museum circuit will be regurlarly open on the 25th April and the 1st May too. The museums will remain closed on Monday 28th.

ACTIVE TICKET OFFICE

Reservation to access the sights is mandatory for groups of min. 10 people. Individual visitors can access the museums without reserving a time slot for the entry.

The single tickets to the museums and the combined cards can be bought at the Tourist information office located in Piazza Matteotti, 12 (open every day, 09-17.30) and at the Infopoint inside the Basilica Palladiana (open 10-18). The combined cards (namely the Vicenza Silver Card and the Vicenza Gold Card) are also sold at the ticket offices of the following private museums: the Jewelley Museum, the Gallerie d'Italia-Palazzo Leoni Montanari, the Palladio Museum, the Diocesan Museum. It is also possible to buy single tickets or cards in advance, on the online platform Ticketlandia, at this link (online purchase available until the day before the visit).

EVENTS and TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

ChecK out the online event calendar always up-to-date with the latest news.

NOT FAR FROM THE CITY CENTRE...

Do not miss the chance to go on top of the Monte Berico hill, with the best panoramic view on the city. The Baroque Sanctuary that sits on top of it hosts numerous masses, but it is always possible to access the cloister and the Sala del Quadro (the Painting's room), in which Paolo Veronese's imposing paiting "Cena di San Gregorio Magno" is displayed. On the upper floor, the Sacred Art Museum can be visited for free.

Want to take a stroll in the park?

Parco Querini is open every day. The access to the park is in viale Rumor 1 e 7 (Porta Papa and Porta Araceli). info

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Easter weekend 2025 - openings of Theatre and Civic Museums

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Last Updated: Monday, 14 April 2025 14:34

The Civic Museums will be regularly open to the public on Saturday, Easter and Easter Monday with the usual opening times.

The Olympic Theatre will be open 9 am – 5 pm (last admission 4.30 pm: reservation is mandatory only for groups above 10 persons. The other monuments are accessible 10 am – 6 pm (last admission 5.30 pm) as well as the Basilica Palladiana, which can be visited in its entirety (hall, loggia and panoramic rooftop).

A handy and updated chart with all the opening times of Vicenza’s monuments, museums and villas throughout the Easter weekend is at your disposal.

DOWNLOAD HERE THE CHART WITH THE OPENING TIMES!

OPEN TICKET OFFICES

The reservations is mandatory only for groups above 10 persons: all the monuments are accessible without reserving a specific time slot.

The museums tickets or the combined tickets can be purchased at the Tourist Office in Piazza Matteotti 12 (9 am-5.30 pm) or at the Basilica Palladiana’s Infopoint (10 am-6 pm).

The combined tickets – Silver Card and Gold Card – are available in the ticket offices of our museums partner - Jewellery Museum, Gallerie d’Italia Palazzo Leoni Montanari, Palladio Museum, Museo Diocesano - or also online.

Extraordinary closures for the Olympic Theatre - spring 2025

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Last Updated: Thursday, 27 February 2025 17:17

 Primavera 2025

• 10 aprile 2025: chiuso alla mattina, dalle 09 alle 13. Aperto poi dalle 13 alle 17 (ultimo ingresso 16.30)
• 11 aprile 2025: aperto dalle 9 alle 15.30 ( chiusura anticipata alle 16)
• 12 aprile 2025: aperto dalle 9 alle 15.30 ( chiusura anticipata alle 16)
• 13 aprile 2025: chiuso tutto il giorno

 Spring 2025

• 10th April 2025: closed during the morning, from 09.00 till 13.00. Then visitable from 13.00 till 17.00 (last entrance at 16.30)
• 11th April 2025: open from 09.00 to 15.30 ( early closure at 16.00)
• 12th April 2025: open from 09.00 to 15.30 ( early closure at 16.00)
• 13th April 2025: closed for the whole day 

Christmas in Vicenza - open museums and cultural sights, Christmas markets and much more

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Last Updated: Thursday, 28 November 2024 10:35

OPEN MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL SIGHTS

It is possible to download the chart with the updated opening hours of museums, monuments and palaces during the Christmas period, most useful to organise our visit to our city.

The Tourist information office is located in Piazza Matteotti, 12, open every day from 9 to 17.30 (closed onl on 25th December and 1st January), whereas the Infopoint inside the Palladian Basilica is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18.

Confirmed extraordinary opening times of the Olympic Theatre and the Civic Museums on the following dates: 8th, 26th and 30th December 2024, 6th January 2025

DOWNLOAD THE CHART WITH THE CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES OF MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL SIGHTS

The Civic Museums will be closed on the 25th December and 1st January, with the exception of the Basilica Palladiana, which hosts a new temporary exhibition inside the main hall, titled " Capolavori a Vicenza"  LEONARDO DA VINCI - JACOPO BASSANO - GIANANDREA GAZZOLA. More information on the extraordinary opening times of the exhibition on the offical website:  www.mostreinbasilica.it

 MARKETS, LIGHTS & EVENTS

Christmas lights

The Christmas activities will officially begin on Friday 29th November in Piazza dei Signori, at 17.30, with the ehibition of a choir of students from the school music departments.

The videomapping

The videomapping show titled "Faber Aura" is scheduled at specific hours of the day and will light up the facades of the palazzos in Piazza dei SIgnori until 6th January 2025:

• from Sunday to Thursday, from 17.15 till 23.00
• Friday and Saturday, from 17.15 till 00.00

Moreover, at the beginning of every hour and every half an hour a videoshow and background music will animate the square for 8 minutes.

“Faber Aura” evokes the essence of craftsmanship as art that permeates the very soul of Vicenza. “Faber” is the artisan, the maker that gives shape to the matter, while “Aura” suggests the atmosphere of beauty and artistry enshrouding the city.
The square set-up will be completed by a natural, 17-metre-tall Christmas tree, decorated with bright, warm LED lights.
The traditional cascade of lights, a must during the Christmas period, will be set up in Piazza delle Erbe, in Corte dei Bissari, in Piazza Biade, Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Castello, Piazza San Lorenzo and in Piazzale De Gasperi. A luminous sphere set in Piazza Matteotti makes it for the perfect location to take Christmas selfies. Light crossings and ground installations will also be placed along the streets, in green areas and roundabouts close to the city centre.

The traditional wooden chalet markets are also returning to the city from 29th November to 1st January with Christmas items, accessories, clothing, regional products and handicrafts.

• The Christmas Village can be found in piazza Biade and in corso Fogazzaro with its characteristic wooden houses. It will be open from Monday to Thursday from 10 to 19, Friday, Saturday and pre-holidays from 10 to 21, on Sunday, 25th December and 1st January from 10 to 20.
• A market in Piazza San Lorenzo will be open on Saturday and Sunday 7th,8th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th December from 10 to 20. Musical and artistic entertainment is provided.
• There will be several themed markets as well organised by different associations: Coldiretti (30th November and 1st December in piazza dei Signori e piazza Biade; 14th and 15th December in piazza San Lorenzo), Associazione Pandora (30th November and 1st, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd December in piazza Castello), Come un incantesimo (1st December in the northern side of corso Fogazzaro).
• Unico, the handicrafts market in piazza dei Signori, will take place on 7th December and the Antiques Market in piazza dei Signori and viale Roma, will be held on 8th December, both organized by the association Non ho l'età.
• Santa Claus' Magic Village will be in Piazza Matteotti from 5th till 8th December, promoted by the Consorzio di tutela del Grana Padano.
• Merry Illustri returns inside the Loggia del Capitaniato (Piazza dei Signori) on 14th and 15th December, promoted by the Illustri association, displaying illustrations including those exhibited in the editions of Illustri Festival. The proceeds will be donated to charitable projects.
• Last but not least, the Tritone association will be present in Contra' Garibaldi street on 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th and 29th December with an exhibition of traditional Christmas products.
• Two Christmas markets will be held respectively in Borgo Santa Lucia on 15th December and in Santa Bertilla on 14th and 15th December.

"Polar park Vicenza" ice rink

"Polar park Vicenza" will officially open on November 23 at 16.30 and will be available until January 12. Carousels and rides for children can also be found in the same area (Viale Roma).

The ice rink will be open until 20th December and from 7th to 12th January, from Monday to Friday from 15.30 to 21, on Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 22. From 21st December to 6th January it will be open every day from 10 to 22. The last entry will be possible until one hour before closing time. People with disabilities with an accompanying person will be able to skate using a special wheelchair (available free of charge).  OPENING TIMES, PRICES AND INFO HERE 

New Year's Eve and Epiphany

On the night of the 31th December, a party with free of charge access will be held in the historical centre, whereas the Orchestra of the Olympic Theatre will perform at the local Teatro Comunale LINK.

On New Year's Eve, a big event will also be held in Viale Roma. More news on this regard will come in the following weeks.

Le feste si chiuderanno con il Mercato dell'Epifania, il 4, 5 e 6 gennaio dalle 9 alle 19.30 in centro storico, organizzato dall’associazione Non ho l'età. The festive period will end with the Epiphany Market, from 4th to 6th January, from 9 to 19.30, hosted in the city centre and organised by the Non ho l'età association.

Sightseeing train and horse carousel

The electric train "eco express" comes back for yet another cheerful journey along the districts of the historic centre with departure from Largo Zileri, along Corso Palladio.The trip takes 15 minutes and you can see the most important sights and monuments.

The train will be available until 19th December on Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 15 to 19 exclusively; from 20th December to 6th January every day from 15 to 19. It will remain in the historic centre even after the holidays: from 7th January to 28th February will be available on Saturday and Sunday from 15 to 19, from 1st to 4th March every day from 15 to 19.

In Largo Zileri people can find the horse carousel "Antico carosello 1921" during the Christmas period (and until 4th March): active on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10.30 to 12.30 and from 15 to 19, weekdays from 15.30 to 19. Closed on Mondays.

WHERE TO PARK?

It is advised to park the car in one of the parking lots located close to the non-traffic area of the city centre (see more on the map of the parking lots).

All Saints' Holiday 2024

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Last Updated: Sunday, 03 November 2024 09:38

On the occasion of All Saints' Holiday the cultural sights - including Teatro Olimpico - will be open regularly.

From November, 1st until November, 3rd will be possible to:

• visit the Teatro Olimpico from 9am till 5pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing time)

• visit from 10am till 6pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing time)
  
  
  • the Museum of Palazzo Chiericati
  
  
  • the Naturalistic-Archaeological Museum 
  
  
  • the Church of Santa Corona
  
  
  • the Galleries of Palazzo Thiene
  
  
  • the Basilica Palladiana (exterior gallery and hall) 
  
  
  • the Gallerie d'Italia - Palazzo Leoni Montanari (the Gallerie d'Italia are open for for all the visitors on Sunday 3rd and on Monday 4th)
  
  
  • the Museo del Gioiello
  
  
  • the Palladio Museum

The Museo Diocesano will be open.

The Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza will be open from 10 am till 5pm, free entry.

Not far away from the city centre, the Sanctuary of Monte Berico with the masterpiece 'la Cena di Gregorio Magno' by Paolo Veronese, will be open with free entry on Friday and Saturday 6am-12.30pm/2.30pm-7pm. On Sunday it will be open from 6am till 7pm.

Villa Valmarana ai nani will be open everyday from 10am till 6pm and Villa La Rotonda will be open from Friday till Sunday.

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Discover the exhibitions and the events available on All Saints' Holiday > EVENT CALENDAR

Here you find some suggested itineraries to discover the beautiful Venetian villas of Vicenza...

2025: opening hours of the Civic Museums

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 04 February 2025 16:26

Below, the opening hours in detail:

• Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, Santa Corona Church, and Palladian Basilica open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 6 PM;
• Galleries of Palazzo Thiene open from Thursday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 6 PM;
• Naturalistic and Archaeological Museum open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 6 PM from September to June, and from 10 AM to 2 PM in July and August;
• Museum of the Risorgimento and Resistance open from Thursday to Sunday, from 10 AM to 5 PM from September to June, and from 10 AM to 2 PM in July and August;
• Finally, the Teatro Olimpico is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 AM to 5 PM from September to June, and from 10 AM to 6 PM in July and August. 

2025: CHECK THE UPDATED OPENING TIMES OF MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL SIGHTS HERE

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October 2024: Special closures and changes in the opening times

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Last Updated: Monday, 30 September 2024 16:36

Early closures scheduled for the Olympic Theatre 

12th Sept: at 16.30 the music and lights show is suspended

17th Sept: open 9 - 12.30

9th Oct: open 9 - 15.30

10th Oct: open 9 - 13

11th Oct: open 9 - 13.30

17th Oct: open 9 - 14.30

18th Oct: open 9 - 14.30

22th and 23th October: open 9-12.30

Summer 2024: opening times of museums, villas and other cultural sights in Vicenza

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 06 August 2024 16:13

 *The Olympic Theatre, the Civic Museum of Palazzo Chiericati, the Natural history and Archaeological Museum, the Church of Santa Corona are open to the public  from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18 (last entrance at 17.30).

The Basilica Palladiana can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18. It is possible to visit the loggias on the first floor and the main hall. The panoramic terrace is open Friday to Sunday, 10-18. Special closure: 7th August

The Gallerie d'Italia - Palazzo Leoni Montanari are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18.

The Diocesan Museum is open every day from 14 to 18.( Closed from 12th to 18th August)

The Jewellery Museum can be visited in the following days: from Tuesday to Friday: 10 to 13 and 15 to 18, Saturday and Sunday: 10 to 18

The Palladio Museum can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18. Closed on the 29th of August.

For all museums, the last possible admission is at least 30 minutes before closure.

As for the private villas that can be visited right outside the city centre:

Villa Valmarana ai Nani is open everyday from 10 to 18. www.villavalmarana.com ( check the special closures!)

Villa La Rotonda is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 to 12 and from 15 to 18. www.villalarotonda.it 

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Tickets and Information:

Tourist Information Office, piazza Matteotti 12, open everyday from 9 to 18, tel. 0444 320854, iat@comune.vicenza.it

Infopoint in Basilica Palladiana, Tue-Sun 10-18 tel. 0444 222855 

New access to the Theatre

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 13 December 2023 11:05

Due to work in progress, the temporary Olympic Theatre’s access is now located in Stradella Teatro Olimpico n.8. The garden is freely accessible.

Se informa que, debido a obras en curso, la entrada provisional del Teatro se encuentra en Stradella Teatro Olimpico n.18. El jardìn sigue siendo accesible al público.

Si informa che, causa lavori in corso presso l’ingresso principale, l’accesso al Teatro si effettuerà da Stradella Teatro Olimpico n.18. Il giardino antico resta accessibile liberamente.

Small pets are welcome

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Last Updated: Thursday, 09 November 2023 17:06

From 9th of November 2023, by decision of the Direction, in the  Teatro Olimpico and in the other Civic Museums the access is allowed to small pets (held in their owner's arms or with a dog carrier), guide dogs for visually impaired/blind people, servicedogs for assistance to people with disabilities, domestic pets certified by public health facilities to support therapeutic treatment (pet therapy).

Special closures - Changes in the opening times of the Theatre during Spring 2024

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 10:44

Spring 2024

2nd May: the Theatre will be open 9-15.30

10-12 May 2024 > National gathering of the Alpini military corps

6th May, Monday the Theatre will be open from 13.30 to 16.30.
10th May: open 9 to 21.30
11th May: the Theatre will be open from 13 to 16.30 and from 20.30 to 21.30
13th May, Monday: special opening from 9 to 16.30.

December 2023: opening times of museums, villas and other cultural sights in Vicenza

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Last Updated: Monday, 11 December 2023 11:46

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

Pop, the short show of lights and sounds inside the Olympic Theatre is scheduled from Tuesday to Sunday, at the following hours:
9.30, 10.30, 11.30 + 14.30, 15.30, 16.30.
 
The Galleries of Palazzo Thiene are open as usual from Thursday to Sunday, from 09 to 187 (last entrance at 16.30).
The Risorgimento and Resistance Museum can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 09 to 13.00 and from 14.15 to 17.00 (last entrance at 16.30).

The Basilica Palladiana can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18. It is possible to visit the loggias on the first floor and part of the main hall, due to the presence of a temporary exhibition (more information on the exhibition here). The panoramic terrace is officially closed for the winter season. The Basilica is closed to the public from the 11st to the 16th of December. A new starts on the 16th at 2pm: www.mostreinbasilica.it 

Le Gallerie d'Italia - Palazzo Leoni Montanari are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18.

The Diocesan Museum is open every day from 14 to 18. ( Closed on the 8th Dec).

The Jewellery Museum can be visited in the following days:

from Tuesday to Friday: 10 to 13 and 15 to 18

Saturday and Sunday: 10 to 18

The Palladio Museum can be visited from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 to 18.

For all museums, the last possible admission is at least 30 minutes before closure.

As for the private villas that can be visited right outside the city centre:

Villa Valmarana ai Nani is open everyday from 10 to 18. https://www.villavalmarana.com/ 

Villa La Rotonda is open on Saturdays and Sundays. https://www.villalarotonda.it/  

It is most advised to check the respective offical websites for early closures.

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS 

The Theatre will also be open on the following holidays: 26th December 2023, 6th January 2024

Tickets and Information:

Tourist Information Office, piazza Matteotti 12, open everyday from 9 to 17.30, tel. 0444 320854, iat@comune.vicenza.it

Infopoint in Basilica Palladiana, da martedì a domenica; tel. 0444 222855

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Early closures scheduled for the Olympic Theatre

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Last Updated: Monday, 16 October 2023 10:43

The Olympic Theatre will close earlier in September and October on the following dates:

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21/10/2023 Early closure scheduled at 16.30 - last entrance at 16.00

22/10/2023 The Theatre will be closed during the morning and will follow these opening times: open from 09 to 10 (last entrance at 09.30) and from 14 to 17 (last entrance at 16.30)

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

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 May 2023 18:03

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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Last Updated: Sunday, 20 November 2022 11:04

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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Last Updated: Monday, 14 November 2022 10:14

*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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Last Updated: Wednesday, 01 March 2023 12:34

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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Last Updated: Thursday, 01 June 2023 11:32

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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Last Updated: Friday, 30 September 2022 17:14

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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Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 May 2022 17:37

The Olympic Theatre will close earlier,

on the 5th May 2022 at 16:00

(last entrance at 15.30)