Official Information
Official website: https://padovamusei.it/musei/musei-civici-eremitani
Official tickets: https://cappelladegliscrovegni.vivaticket.it/
Address: Piazza Eremitani 8, 35121 Padova PD, Italy
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Opening Hours
Official information indicates opening hours are Monday through Sunday, 09:00 to 19:00 for the museum complex. The museums are closed on 1 May, 25–26 December, and 1 January. Last admission is usually shortly before 19:00. The combined ticket system includes the Eremitani Civic Museums and the Scrovegni Chapel; always check the official site for up-to-date hours and specific closure dates.
The Eremitani Civic Museums in Padua are housed in a former Augustinian monastery next to the Church of the Eremitani, representing the centerpiece of the city’s museum offerings. The complex brings together the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art, which are frequently visited in combination with the iconic Scrovegni Chapel directly nearby. If you buy a Scrovegni Chapel ticket, it usually includes museum access for a two-day period.
Within the Archaeological Museum, galleries trace the story of the area from prehistoric times through Etruscan, Greek, and especially Roman periods. You will find mosaics, funerary monuments, intricate altars, and everyday artifacts that illustrate ancient life in Patavium (Roman Padua). The lapidary rooms and reconstructed tombs provide powerful glimpses of the city’s ancient inhabitants.
Moving upstairs, the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art presents a broad sweep of paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages through the 19th century, with a particular focus on Paduan and Venetian artists. Highlights include altarpieces, devotional panels, portraits, and works linked to Giotto and his followers, echoing the artistic innovations visible in the Scrovegni Chapel. The building itself preserves evocative monastic elements such as cloisters and corridors, offering views over the nearby archaeological park.
The museums are managed by the municipality through the PadovaMusei network, which also sells combined and discounted tickets and details entry policies for local residents and students. Bilingual labels in Italian and English make the collection accessible, and spaces are generally quieter than the more famous tourist sites. Most visitors combine their museum visit with a timed slot in the Scrovegni Chapel, so it is practical to book the chapel in advance and fit the museums in before or after, depending on your schedule. The Eremitani complex can reward a lengthy visit if you want to explore in depth, but it is also possible to focus on just the highlights if you are short on time.