Verona’s museums are offering a variety of exhibitions and activities to delight visitors during the holiday season. Here’s a guide to what’s open and when:
Arena di Verona
The iconic Arena will welcome visitors from December 7, 2024, to January 12, 2025, despite ongoing restoration work for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with closures on December 25 and January 1. A special opening is planned for January 6.
Arche Scaligere
These Gothic monuments will be accessible every Saturday and Sunday through December 29, 2024. Hours are 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00, with last entry 15 minutes before closing.
Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House)
From December 7, 2024, to January 6, 2025, Juliet’s House will offer a magical experience for fans of Shakespeare and history. Access is via Teatro Nuovo in Piazzetta Navona. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–19:00 (closed Mondays, December 25, and January 1), with additional openings on December 23, 30, and January 6. Don’t miss two exhibitions: Giulietta e Romeo by Cosroe Dusi and Romeo e Giulietta. L’incontro, il bacio, showcasing vintage postcards. Tickets are sold exclusively online.
Galleria d’Arte Moderna Achille Forti (Modern Art Gallery)
Located in Cortile Mercato Vecchio, the gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1, but open on January 6. Current exhibitions include Mario Merz: Il numero è un animale vivente, Soundborders by Jacopo Mazzonelli, The Breath of Nature | ARIA, and Passions and Visions.
Museo Archeologico al Teatro Romano (Archaeological Museum)
Explore Verona’s ancient past at this museum, open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). It’s closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1, with a special opening on January 6. Key exhibits include Cavalli e Gladiatori by Giorgio de Chirico (ends December 15, 2024) and Terracotta Images.
Museo degli Affreschi G.B. Cavalcaselle (Fresco Museum at Juliet’s Tomb)
Celebrate fresco art and Verona’s connection to Romeo and Juliet. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30), with a special opening on January 6. The exhibition Scacchi d’amore runs until January 6, 2025.
Museo di Castelvecchio
This medieval treasure is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:15). Closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1, but open on January 6.
Practical Information
Tickets for most museums are available online at museiverona.com. Advance purchase is required for Casa di Giulietta and Museo Lapidario Maffeiano, as on-site ticketing is unavailable.
