Museum Night

On the occasion of the Museum Night, the Ducal Palace in Mantua is offering two special guided tours to explore the city’s rich history and artistic heritage, ranging from garden architecture to archaeological trails.

MORNING | The sites associated with Ferdinando Gonzaga and the archaeological site on Via Tazzoli

In collaboration with the ABAP Superintendency for the provinces of Cremona, Mantua and Lodi

A fascinating tour led by staff from the Palace and the Superintendency, which winds its way through the rooms within the palace associated with Ferdinando Gonzaga and the archaeological site on Via Tazzoli.

• Full timetable: 9.15 am, 10.15 am and 11.15 am (duration: approximately 1½ hours)
• Special tour of the archaeological site only: 9.00 am, organised by the Superintendency (duration: approximately 1 hour)

AFTERNOON | Private spaces, places of delight, gardens of science: the gardens of the Palazzo Ducale

To mark Museum Night, organised by Mantua City Council

A journey exploring the connection between nature as it is and nature as it is depicted. The tour will take visitors through the palace’s picturesque green spaces: from Isabella d’Este’s private garden to the Courtyard of Honour, and on to the Hanging Garden and the Herb Garden.

• Departure time: 5 p.m.

Information and Reservations

The reservation is compulsory For all events, please contact the Infopoint at the Palazzo Ducale on 0376 352100.

• Infopoint opening hours:
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: 8.30 – 1.30 pm
  • Thursdays and Saturdays: 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm
• Ticket: €5 (subject to statutory exemptions and concessions for season ticket holders) Mate e Patron).
• Note: The archaeological tour at 9.00 am is at free admission (Booking is, however, compulsory).