Valentine's Day: romantic proposals from some of Italy's museums under the banner of art and love

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate love in all its forms, and what better setting than a museum or cultural venue to make this day even more special? Art, which has always been a witness to the deepest feelings, offers inspiration and beauty, creating an intimate and evocative atmosphere for couples looking for a different experience than usual. Spending Valentine’s Day under the banner of culture is an original and romantic way to experience a unique moment together. Let’s see what some of Italy’s museums are offering for this Valentine’s Day 2025.

Turin

Valentine’s Day under the gaze of Venus at the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi

On the evening of Valentine’s Day, the sight of Venus, along with Jupiter, Mars and Orion, becomes an exceptional event scheduled for Friday, February 14, at sunset, on the terrace of the Palazzina di Caccia, towards the historic park.
The evening dedicated to Venus will include a tour of the rooms to discover stories, anecdotes and characters related to the theme of astronomy, such as the princess of Carignano, Giuseppina di Lorena Armagnac (1753-1797), wife of Victor Amadeus of Carignano and grandmother of Charles Albert: an extraordinary woman for her many interests, a great astronomy enthusiast, of whom the Palazzina preserves a portrait in the Levante apartment. At the end of the guided tour, a sky lesson in the Hall of Honor and finally, from the terrace, a guided observation from the telescopes of the Planetarium staff, accompanied by a glass of wine and a savory friandise, organized by the Association for the Protection of Baratuciat and Historical Vines.
The event is organized by the Educational Services of the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi in collaboration with Infini.to-Planetario di Torino.
Reservations required
Info and reservations: stupinigi@info.ordinemauriziano.it

Brescia

Wedding Invitation at the Museum of Santa Giulia

On the occasion of the feast of lovers, in the rooms of the exhibition The Renaissance in Brescia. Moretto, Romanino, Savoldo. 1512-1552, a pleasant surprise will await visitors in the fourth “Virtues” section: an art historian will delve into the story of the fabulous wedding between Girolamo Martinengo of Padernello and Eleonora Gonzaga of Sabbioneta, the famous couple ideally reunited in the exhibition through Moretto’s paintings. The sumptuous banquet and grand feast that were set up were characterized by a pomp that was out of the ordinary for the Brescia of the time, so much so that it became the subject of the chronicles of the time.
The in-depth study will be offered three times during the evening, which sees an extraordinary opening until 10 p.m. (last admission 9:15 p.m.).
Participation is free upon payment of the exhibition entrance fee.
For info: https://www.bresciamusei.com/

Bergamo

Valentine’s Day at the Carrara Academy.

From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., just be two to visit the museum for the price of one ticket. The 2-for-1 offer is valid only by purchasing a full-fare ticket directly at the ticket office, regardless of whether you belong to categories entitled to a reduction. The 2-for-1 promotion applies to the admission ticket only and not to the cost of themed activities planned for the day.

The special guided tour Falling in Love with Carrara! to be held at 4 p.m. will lead visitors to discover the stories enshrined in the museum’s masterpieces, including perfect couples, disappointed loves, platonic understandings and timeless relationships in which to recognize themselves. Reservations are required.

Throughout the day, until 1 a.m., there is a special Valentine’s Day aperitif at Bù Bistrot in Carrara. At the rate of €15 per person, the offer includes an aperitif with a choice of a glass of Bollicine Rosé, an alcoholic or non-alcoholic Signature Drink created for the occasion; focaccia tapas with rose-mounted dairy butter and anchovies from the Cantabrian Sea or buffalo camembert and Bodria mountain culatta aged 14 months. To take advantage, simply present your museum admission ticket at the Bistrot.
For info: https: //www.lacarrara.it/

Florence

Love in music in the Chapel of the Magi

Palazzo Medici Riccardi opens its doors to all lovers to celebrate love in a place of extraordinary beauty. Among Renaissance masterpieces and musical suggestions, the Chapel of the Magi will welcome couples who wish to experience this magical evening with a visit and an exclusive concert by La Filharmonie, inside Benozzo Gozzoli’s famous masterpiece. The evening will continue with an exclusive toast in the Galleria terrena, where in 1469 Clarice Orsini organized the banquet on the occasion of her wedding to Lorenzo the Magnificent. Each couple will then be immortalized in a photograph, for a precious memory in one of Florence’s most fascinating places.
Reservation required, limited places.
Cost: 70€ per couple
Duration: 1h 30
Hours: 6 pm - 6:20 pm - 6:40 pm - 7 pm - 7:20 pm - 7:40 pm - 8 pm - 8:20 pm - 8:40 pm - 9 pm
For information and reservations: info@palazzomediciriccardi.it tel. 055.2760552

Also back again this year is the toast on the Palazzo Vecchio Tower. The City of Florence and Fondazione MUS.E are offering a special afternoon dedicated to all couples. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (reservations required, places are limited) you will be able to visit the patrol walkway and the Tower of Palazzo Vecchio, until you reach the top by walking up the stone staircase made up of 223 steps to reach the last sighting level, from which you can enjoy a wonderful 360-degree view of the city. On the patrol walkway, cheered by the performance of musicians Giada Moretti and Mattia Catarinozzi on saxophone, a special toast will be offered, thanks to the support of Bistrot 74, admiring a romantic view of Florence.
Exclusive access to the Palazzo Vecchio Tower with toast. Access to the museum tour is not included.
When: Feb. 14, 2025 at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: €20 each.
For information and reservations: 055-2768224 info@musefirenze.it

Rome

RomAmor, the rich program of free events promoted by Roma Capitale, Assessorato alla Cultura, Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali, is back in the capital from February 13 to 16, aimed at everyone and embracing the city’s art and history from Prehistory to the 20th century, including themed visits, itineraries, creative activities, workshops, theatricalized readings and meetings in museum spaces and on the territory. In addition to educational activities, the programming dedicated to the most romantic day of the year is enriched by the digital show The Lovers’ Sky, to be held at the Planetarium of Rome on Feb. 14, 15 and 23: a passionate tale of four love stories from around the world drawn in real time under a canopy of stars.

On Friday, Feb. 14, an itinerary at the Verano Monumental Cemetery, among the burials of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, will tell timeless stories of love and affection, while the Museum of the Walls rethinks its spaces for an exclusive visit dedicated to lovers, and the Museum of the Roman Republic and Garibaldian Memory offers an in-depth look at Colomba Antonietti, a very young heroine of the Roman Republic of 1849; a feminine history the one that will be retraced in the Pigna district, between Piazza della Minerva and Piazza del Collegio Romano, to evoke the figures of the so-called “malmaritate” and “ammantate,” and then be carried away by the charm-filled stories of the Torlonia family at the Museum of Rome in Palazzo Braschi and the “close encounters” between prehistoric human species at the Museum of Casal de’ Pazzi. Jewelry, miniatures and cameos on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Napoleonic Museum will inspire the creation of one’s own family album, while on Sunday, Feb. 16, the dramatized reading of excerpts from Latin authors will evoke stories of the love and courtship that took place on the stands of the Circus Maximus during the shows, while Cupid is ready to shoot his arrows at the Ara Pacis Museum to tell stories of love between gods, heroes and characters of the Augustan imperial family.

To find out the full program: https://www.museiincomuneroma.it/

Galleries of Italy in Milan, Vicenza, Turin, Naples.

On Friday, Feb. 14, Gallerie d’Italia, the museum hub of Intesa Sanpaolo, celebrates Valentine’s Day at its four locations in Milan, Turin, Vicenza and Naples with a special 2-for-1 promotion on admission to discover the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions and participate in special thematic guided tours dedicated to passion and romance in art.
For all info: https://gallerieditalia.com/it/

Valentine's Day: romantic proposals from some of Italy's museums under the banner of art and love

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