In 2026 the museum is open to the public from 14 March to 13 December inclusive.
Closed from 29 June to 4 August 2026 inclusive.
Opening hours from 14 March to 28 June
Tuesday to Friday, continuous 10:00–18:00 (the ticket office closes at 17:00); Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, continuous 10:00–19:00 (the ticket office closes at 18:00). Also open on Easter Monday, 25 April, 1 May and 2 June. Closed on Mondays (open on Easter Monday).
Opening hours from 5 August to 11 September
Wednesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00 (the ticket office closes at 17:00). Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed on 15 and 16 August.
Opening hours from 12 September to 13 December
Tuesday to Friday, continuous 10:00–18:00 (the ticket office closes at 17:00); Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, continuous 10:00–19:00 (the ticket office closes at 18:00). Open on 1 November and 8 December. Closed on Mondays (open on 7 December, as it is a “bridge” day).
TICKETS
There is no need to book in advance or reserve a time slot for your visit to the museum. Tickets can be bought directly at the entrance when you arrive. The ticket includes access to the Temporary Exhibition, the Permanent Collection, the “Armadi segreti” (secret cabinets) and the Romantic Park.
Prices
| Full price | €15 |
| Partner discounts | €13 |
| ReducedStudents up to 30 years old on a school trip with their class UniPR university students Students on university courses that include Art History Children and young people up to 14 years old | €5 |
| Groups of more than 15 people | €13 per person |
| Park only | €5 |
ACCESSIBILITY
Anyone with special needs is advised to contact the Foundation on +39 0521 848148 before the visit, so that the service can run more smoothly. People with disabilities can reach the rooms for temporary exhibitions (except the first small room), the Gentile da Fabriano Room, the Van Dyck Room, the Goya Room, the Farnese Room and the Titian Room through a special access. The upper floor can only be reached by the large monumental staircase inside the historic Villa, which is entered from the main atrium.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is entitled to the €13 concession rate?
Members of Touring Club Italiano, Fondo Ambiente Italiano and CRAL Crédit Agricole; on presenting a ticket from the CSAC in Parma, the Castle of Torrechiara, Palazzo Magnani in Reggio Emilia or the Museo Brozzi in Traversetolo; with a Gazzetta di Parma discount coupon; on showing the GIA Imprese & Cultura Parma card. For groups of at least 15 people who are guests of the thermal spas of Salsomaggiore, Tabiano or Monticelli (with prior notice from the offices concerned).
Reductions apply on the visitor’s request, and visitors must prove they are entitled to them.
Who is entitled to free admission?
Admission is free for:
group leaders (one free place for every 20 people), group drivers, and teachers accompanying school classes (maximum 3 for every 20 students). Also for art and culture journalists (with accreditation from the Foundation’s Press Office, [email protected]) on presentation of an identification card.
Can I take photographs?
Filming or photographing the works of the Permanent Collection is allowed, in respect of image copyright. In the temporary exhibition rooms only general views of the rooms may be photographed (not individual works).
Can I draw from life?
Of course! Drawing from life is allowed in the Foundation’s rooms. To protect the works, only pencil drawing on pads no larger than A3 is permitted (no ink, tempera or oil colours). Easels may not be brought into the Villa.
In the Romantic Park there are no restrictions on formats, easels or materials.
Can I bring food and drink with me?
Food and drink are not allowed inside the Villa. The Romantic Park may be used for picnics and small packed lunches, respecting the surrounding environment and using the bins provided. In the courtyard of the Villa there are a café and a restaurant.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are allowed in the Park of the Villa-Museum as long as they are kept on a lead at all times; large dogs must wear a muzzle. Dogs are not allowed in the rooms of the Villa.
Can I talk on the phone in the museum?
Please respect other visitors by keeping your phone on silent inside the museum galleries.