Christmas in Padua – Free Museums

17 JAN - 1 FEB 2026
For kids

Educational

At the Civic Museums of Padua, education is for everyone

The educational services of the Civic Museums focus on making the archaeological, historical, and artistic heritage of the city of Padua understandable, enjoyable, and accessible to everyone. 

To this end, they organize activities and services of various types aimed at different audiences based on needs and target groups.

Come discover the proposals on the pages of padovamusei.it

 

ADULTS

appointments

Saturday January 17 2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
In the silence of the images, the sacred speaks: from Giotto’s cross to Tintoretto’s Crucifixion
Eremitani Museum – Pinacoteca
cost: 15 €  + 3 € museum ticket

Sunday January 18 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
An Egyptologist dealing with explorer G.B. Belzoni
Eremitani Museum – Egyptian Hall
cost: 15 € + 3 € museum ticket

Saturday January 24 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
In the silence of the images, the sacred speaks: from Giotto’s cross to Tintoretto’s Crucifixion
Eremitani Museum – Pinacoteca
cost: 15 €  + 3 € museum ticket

Sunday January 25 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
An Egyptologist dealing with explorer G.B. Belzoni
Eremitani Museum – Egyptian Hall
cost: 15 € + 3 € museum ticket

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
An Egyptologist dealing with explorer G.B. Belzoni
Eremitani Museum – Egyptian Hall
cost: 15 € + 3 € museum ticket

Thursday January 29 2026
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
guided visit to the exhibition Contemporary Swedish Jewelry and to the Oratory of S. Rocco
Oratory of S. Rocco
cost: 15 €

Friday January 30 2026
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Gathering beauty. Discovering the Centanini collection: masterpieces from the 17th to the 20th century
Eremitani Museum – Pinacoteca
cost: 15 € + 3 € museum ticket

Saturday January 31 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Within the landscape: views on nature and man 
Eremitani Museum – Pinacoteca
cost: 15 € + 3 € museum ticket

Sunday February 1 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
The touch of Asclepius, the power of healing. Journey into care and well-being when medicine meets the divine 
Eremitani Museum – Archaeological Section
cost: 15 € + 3 € museum ticket

 

CHILDREN

Engaging and involving the little ones aged 6 to 11 transforms into a unique experience thanks to the proposals designed to explore themes related to the permanent exhibitions of all the sites of the Civic Museums of Padua and the temporary exhibitions.

The guided tours, games, and workshops are curated and led by experts in archaeology, numismatics, history, and ancient and modern art history, with years of experience in museum education.

Sunday January 18 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
I know it… answers to questions! Goose game at the museum
Eremitani Museum – Pinacoteca and teaching room
cost: 12 € + 3 € museum entrance

Saturday January 24 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Four little rascals in the museum halls! A fun game among the museum halls, discovering Roman Padua
Eremitani Museum – Roman archaeological halls
cost: 10 € + 3 € museum entrance

Sunday January 25 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
ArtPlay! Guess the painting by playing as a detective
Eremitani Museum – Pinacoteca and teaching room
cost: 10 € + 3 € museum entrance

Sunday February 1 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
ArtPlay! Guess the painting by playing as a detective
Eremitani Museum – Pinacoteca and teaching room
cost: 10 € + 3 € museum entrance

FAMILIES
The proposals are designed to explore themes related to the permanent exhibitions of all the sites of the Civic Museums of Padua and the temporary exhibitions, to engage adults and children together in an active and collaborative manner.
The guided tours and workshops are curated and led by experts in archaeology, numismatics, history, and ancient and modern art history with experience in museum education.

Sunday January 18 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
How a coin is made. The work of the engraver 
Palazzo Zuckermann – Bottacin Museum
cost: 12 € + 3 € per participant for museum entrance

Saturday January 31 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Archaeological dig
Eremitani – teaching room
cost: 12 € + 3 € per participant for museum entrance

Sunday February 1 2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Author’s jewelry
Palazzo Zuckermann
cost: 10 € + 3 € per participant for museum entrance

Info

the fees are per participant
all proposals will take place upon reaching the minimum number of registrants
registration by the working day before the activity, you will receive written confirmation of activation
for info and reservations: email padovadidatticamusei@gmail.com
mob. 351 4736912 (calls, messages)

The Secretariat is active, unless on holidays:
Monday 09:00-13:00 /14:00-18:00
Tuesday and Wednesday 14:00-18:00
Thursday  09:00-13:00 /14:00-18:00
Saturday 09:00-13.00

payment on-site on the day of the activity 
arrive 15 minutes before the start

 

 

tag:

Piazza Eremitani, 8, Padova
(0039) 049 8204551

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