• Art & Culture

EVENTS AT THE EXPIATORY CHAPEL

Program of cultural initiatives

When
From 17/05/2025
to 31/12/2025
Where
Cappella Espiatoria via Matteo da Campione, 8, Monza
Contacts
039 380772
Official site

Following is the schedule of thecultural initiativesthat will take place at the Expiatory Chapel in Monza .

Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 7
Monza FuoriGP in Cappella Reale Espiatoria
Oxtraordinary openings and guided tours in collaboration with the Municipality of Monza and Villa Reale

Oxtraordinary openings:
Saturday, Sept. 6 - from 9.00 to 23.00
Sunday, September 7 - from 9.00 to 18.00

Free guided tours:
September 5: 4 pm
September 6 hours 10.30 am / 4 pm / 7 pm
September 7 hours 10.30 am
Views departing from the Royal Chapel Expiatory conclusion Villa Reale

Thursday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 | from 4.30 to 6 p.m.
The Cross of Gold and Fire - refresher course for teachers
Refresher course for primary and secondary school teachers in grades I and II. 
In collaboration with ANISA - National Association of Teachers of Art History
Saturday, September 13 | 3 pm.30
Fabriano Festival of Drawing - In a carriage with the King
Reenactment of the last night of Umberto I with models, details about the palace and the monument. 
Free activity at the museum, visit and creative workshop for children 5-13 years old.
Max 15 participants, excluding chaperones.
Reservation requireddrm-lom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it

Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28
GEP2025 (European Heritage Days) - The Art of Building
Exceptional openings and a creative workshop: 
Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9.00 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Guided tour: 
Substrata. The Constructive Secrets of the Monument |Sunday, September 28, 10:30 a.m.
Guided tour of the restoration site with creative workshop for children, in collaboration with the Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio for the province of Monza and Brianza. 
Activity by artist and art historian Piero Mezzabotta.
Free activity at the museum, max 15 participants, excluding chaperones.
Reservation requireddrm-lom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it

September 20 to October 4
Villa Aperte in Brianza
Villa Aperte in Brianza
The Expiatory Chapel participates in the cultural program Ville Aperte in Brianza, the days dedicated to the discovery and enhancement of the territory's heritage organized by the Province of Monza and Brianza.

Extraordinary openings
Saturday, Sept. 20 -  9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 21 - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27 - 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28 -  9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 5 -  9 a.m.-6 p.m.00

Guided tours
Saturday, Sept. 20 - 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 21 - 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27 - 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28 - 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 - 3:30 p.m. and 4.30

Visits for a fee by GuidArte
To book: villeaperte.info.it (starting Sept. 12)

Sunday, Oct. 12 | extended hours
F@MU - In the Footsteps of Kings and Queens 
Narrated tour dedicated to families with children with creative activities to be carried out independently
Reservation required: drm-lom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it

Saturday, October 18 | 10 am.30
The Art of Mosaic
Laboratory for children aged 10 to 13 to discover the artistic technique of mosaic.
Organized by Guidarte Association. 
Mandatory reservation: 039 380772

CONCLUSIVE EVENTS 

Tuesday, July 29 | 6 pm.00 - 10 p.m.
The Cross of Gold and Fire - 125 Years of Regicide
Guided tours 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.00
Evening opening to mark the 125th anniversary of the death of King Umberto I
Participation in the initiatives and admission to the monument are free

Saturday, July 12 | 10:30 am
Crown Hunt in the Expiatory Chapel! 
Visit and workshop for families with children (6-11 years old), reserved for Abbonamento Musei Lombardia holders. Reservation required. Reservation: drmlom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it 
Organized by Guidarte in collaboration with Abbonamento Musei Lombardia

Saturday, July 5 | 5 p.m.
Children's Readings
TARDER by E. Wharton
From the "Book of Ghost Stories" by Roal Dahl: the meeting is introduced by a short story of the history of the Royal Expiatory Chapel of Monza and a special audio made by the students of the Liceo Artistico Nanni Valentini of Monza.
Initiative for children 6-10 years old. Reservations: Monza Children's Library (039 324197, email) and via the "C'è posto Biblioteca Ragazzi" app. 

June 27-28-29 
Guided tours
MIMO. MILAN MONZA MOTOR SHOW
During the weekend of MIMO 2025 the Expiatory Chapel will be open with free guided tours. You will be able to get your city cultural passport stamped here as well "The Monza tour in 60 days"!

Tuesday, June 24 | 5 pm.00 with special evening opening until 11 p.m.
Mcultural event
The LAST TRIP OF THE CROWN
On the occasion of St. John's Feast the Expiatory Chapel hosts the Halberdiers' Corps of the Monza Cathedral, in a narrated encounter around the Iron Crown. Speaker is Giuseppe Meliti, Halberdier of Monza Cathedral.
To book: drm-lom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it

Saturday, June 14 | 5 pm.00
Children's Readings
HISTORIES OF YOUNG FANTASMS by I. Asimov
The meeting is introduced by a short story of the history of the Royal Expiatory Chapel of Monza and a special audio made by the students of the Liceo Artistico Nanni Valentini of Monza.
Initiative for children 6-10 years old. Reservations: Monza Children's Library (039 324197, email) and via the "C'è posto Biblioteca Ragazzi" app.

Saturday, June 7 | 11 a.m. 
Reading activities with workshop 
GARDENS OF STONE, STONES IN THE GARDEN 
11 a.m.: introduction to the monument 
11.30 a.m.: reading of the book "Petra" by M. Coppo 
12 noon.00: workshop aimed at children and young people
Reservation required: em>ail 
Free activitySaturday 

May 17 | 3 pm.30
Activities for children ages 6 to 10
Readings IN THE CRIPTA.
Who's Afraid of the Darkness?
The second round of readings by Volunteers "Friends of SBU" is starting. This year's theme is darkness, light and shadows-the elements we find in the Crypt of the Expiatory Chapel! We will read "Hunted Houses" by M. Scotti and A. Marinoni, and listen to a special audio made by the students of the Liceo Nanni Valentini di Monza. Initiative for children 6-10 years old. Reservations: Monza Children's Library (039 324197, email) and via the "C'è posto Biblioteca Ragazzi" app.

Saturday, May 17 | until 10 pm.00
OPENING PROLONGED AND FREE GUIDED VISITS
On the occasion of European Night of Museums, on Saturday, May 17, the Royal Expiatory Chapel will be open with extended hours from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition, from  8 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will be a guided tour service by the museum staff

Sunday, May 18 | 11 a.m.
Family Activities
TOCCA TO YOU. A POLYSENSORIAL ROUTE
On the occasion of International Museum Day, we offer a special touch path to discover the precious materials of our monument. How are they made? What history do they have? What sensations do they offer us? The visit is carried out with restorer Sara Rossotti and thanks to grants from the PNRR Polysensory Museums project. 
The initiative is aimed at adults and families with children. Book your visit by sending a mail here.
 

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