The European Night of Museums returns to illuminate the cultural heritage of Italy and Europe, and Strada dei Parchi accompanies you to discover the wonders between Rome and Abruzzo. On May 17, 2025, get ready for a unique experience with extraordinary evening openings and special initiatives in museums and cultural venues.
An extraordinary abbey a stone’s throw from the A25: San Clemente a Casauria
Among the gems not to be missed is the Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria, located a short distance from the Casauria/Torre dei Passeri exit on the A25. Steeped in a thousand-year history of art and architecture, this abbey, located along the historic Centurelle-Montesecco Tratturo, returns to become a place of meeting and storytelling, There where shepherds sat, to rediscover the soul of a civilization that sang of life, work and love.
The extraordinary visit, between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., will be accompanied by the notes of the Casauria Temporary Ensemble and the verses of Molise poet Antonio Mastrogiorgio.
Abruzzo by night: museums open in L’Aquila, Pescara, Chieti and…
Abruzzo also comes alive for the European Night of Museums, with extraordinary openings and engaging initiatives.
L’Aquila: The Museo Nazionale d’Abruzzo (MuNDA) joins the initiative with the evening opening of the Mammoth Hall and the Borgo Rivera venue from 8 to 11 pm. It will be possible to participate in free guided tours at 8:30 pm and 10 pm. The symbolic cost for both entrances is 1 euro.
Pescara: Gabriele D’Annunzio’s Birthplace Museum will extend its opening hours until 11 p.m. (with last entry at 10:30 p.m.), going beyond the 8 p.m. hours, and from 8 p.m. onward people will enter by paying a ticket at the price of 1 euro. Special opening also at the Museum of the Peoples of Abruzzo for the same symbolic price.
Chieti: The National Archaeological Museum of Abruzzo Villa Frigerj, accessible for €1, is offering the guided tour “Objects of Life: a journey between uses and functions,” a journey among ancient artifacts to discover their uses and tell the story of the everyday life of millennia-old civilizations, at a cost of €5. At the Civitella Archaeological Museum, on the other hand, an experimental archaeology workshop is scheduled.
Discovering the enchantment of Campli by night
The May 17, 2025 European Night of Museums offers yet another unmissable opportunity to explore Abruzzo’s cultural heritage: the extraordinary evening opening of the National Archaeological Museum in Campli, a few kilometers from Teramo. The museum will open its doors on Saturday, May 17, at 9 p.m. for an atmospheric nighttime guided tour of its rich collection. This will also be a unique opportunity to discover the picturesque village of Campli in its charming evening guise. The activity is designed for adults and families. The participation fee for the guided tour is 8 euros per person, plus a symbolic fee of 1 euro for museum admission. For more information and reservations (mandatory), please contact 338 4425880 via WhatsApp, specifying name, surname and number of participants, and wait for the operator’s confirmation. The museum is located at Piazza San Francesco No. 1 in Campli.
Rome: a treasure trove of events
The European Night of Museums in Rome is an unmissable opportunity to discover the cultural richness of the city. Scheduled events include:
– Evening opening of the underground Basilica of Porta Maggiore.
– “Night of Museums – The Song of Water” at the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia.
– Performance conceived and realized by RUFA.RUFA students at the Hendrik Christian Andersen House Museum.
– Guided tour of the Mario Praz House Museum.
– Concert “Peppe Servillo reads Marcovaldo” at the National Museum of Musical Instruments.
– “Landscape in the Collections of the Boncompagni Ludovisi House Museum” on Via Boncompagni, near Via Veneto.
– Evening walk at the Baths of Caracalla.
– European Night of Museums at the LIVES! (Victorian and Palazzo Venezia) .
In addition to these events, there will be about twenty venues of the City Museums affected by special openings from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. (last entry at 1 a.m.) with entrance fee of 1 euro, including the Capitoline Museums, the Ara Pacis Museum, the Museum of Rome in Palazzo Braschi, the Napoleonic Museum, the Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali, the Villa Torlonia Museums, the Carlo Bilotti Museum and the Pietro Canonica Museum in Villa Borghese, the Gallery of Modern Art in Via Crispi, the Centrale Montemartini, the Museo Civico di Zoologia, the Giovanni Barracco Museum of Ancient Sculpture, the Museo di Casal de’ Pazzi, the Museo di Roma in Trastevere, the Museo della Repubblica Romana e della memoria garibaldina, the Parco Archeologico del Celio and Villa di Massenzio.
The full program can be found on the Museums in Common Rome website.
Tivoli lights up: the Villas in the European Night of Museums
The beautiful Tivoli also participates in the European Night of Museums by exceptionally opening the doors of its magnificent villas. It will be a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the historical and artistic beauty of these iconic places under an evocative atmosphere.
Hadrian ‘s Villa: The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Villa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be open during evening hours. Visitors will be able to walk among the specially illuminated remains of the ancient Roman imperial residence, creating a truly magical experience. Hours: 7:30-10:30 p.m. (last admission 9:30 p.m.). Cost: 1 euro (unless free of charge by law).
Villa d‘Este: With its famous water features and beautiful Italian gardens, Villa d’Este will offer a fascinating evening opening. Night lighting will enhance the beauty of the fountains and architecture. Hours: 7:45-10:45 p.m. (last admission 9:45 p.m.). Cost: 1 euro (unless free of charge by law).
Shrine of Hercules Winner: here will be staged the Concert entitled SOUND TRAMONTS performed on flute by M° Gianfranco Saponaro and on piano by M° Letizia Lenzi, offered by the Cultural Association Centro Diffusione Musica. Hours: 7-10 p.m. (last admission 9 p.m.). Cost: 1 euro.
.All information on the official website of the VILLAE Tivoli
