Following is the schedule ofcultural initiativesto be held at the Monza Expiatory Chapel.
Wednesday, July 29 | 7:30–11:30 p.m.
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing
THE GOLDEN AND FIERY CROSS
Special evening opening with guided tours, departing at 8:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
On the anniversary of the death of King Umberto I, the Expiatory Chapel will offer a special evening opening with guided tours led by Director Giulia Valcamonica and the museum staff.
Free admission. Advance booking required (drm-lom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it
CONCLUSIVE EVENTS
Wednesday, June 24 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 30
FEST OF SAINT JOHN - EXTRAORDINARY OPENING
On the occasion of the Fest of Saint John the Baptist, the Expiatory Chapel of Monza will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.(last entry 30 minutes before). The museum staff will be on hand to offer free guided tours.
Friday, June 12 | 6 p.m.
LA ROSA E LA CORONA. A HUNDRED YEARS WITHOUT MARGHERITA.
Literary concert from thereview "Magnificat: extraordinary women in Lombard museums".
Margherita of Savoy, a feminine and style icon, lived surrounded by an elite of poets, intellectuals and artists, while promoting education and support for the most nfragile social groups. She had a deep bond with the Monza Palace, spending long summer stays there.
Dramaturgy and voice: Antonetta Carrabs
Music by Puccini, Marenco, Sgambarti, Beethoven
Free admission Reservation required at this link
Information: tel 039 380772 museilombardia
Tuesday, June 2 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.30
FEST OF THE REPUBLIC
On the occasion of Republic Day, the Monza Expiatory Chapel will be open extraordinarily in the morning from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.(last entry 30 minutes earlier)
Friday, June 5 | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 | 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.00
Conference Room of the Civic Museums of Monza (via Regina Teodolinda 4)
MARGHERITA DI SAVOIA: BETWEEN HISTORY NATION AND CULTURE
In the Convention Hall of the Civic Museums of Monza, for the centenarycelebration of the passing of Margaret of Savoy, a two-day conference open to an audience of enthusiasts and scholars is planned.
Saturday, June 6 | 3 p.m.
NARRATED VISIT
At the close of the second day of the conference, the director of the Expiatory Chapel Giulia Valcamonica will lead anarrated visit to the monument wanted by the queen at the site of her husband Humbert I's regicide.
Free participation, reservations required (drm-lom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it).
Saturday, May 23 | 3 p.m.30
Night of Museums, animated readings for children and teens
Readings IN THE CRIPTA. ADVENTURES FROM QUEEN
In the Night of the Museums we propose a new appointment of the reading activity curated by the Friends of the SBU (Urban Library System of Monza).
The initiative, in the evocative setting of the crypt, is aimed at families with children and young people between 5 and 12 years.
Reservations: biblioteche.segreteria@comune.monza.it - App There's Place Urban Library System
Saturday, May 23 | 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m.
Night of Museums, evening opening with narrated tours
About MARGHERITA, FIRST QUEEN OF ITALY
We will tell you all about the life of the first queen of Italy, up to the tragic epilogue that marked her reign. During the tours you will be able to see and learn about the last restoration work being done on our monument, which the queen herself wanted to celebrate the memory of the king.
Recommended booking.
Thursday, May 28 | 10 a.m.
Monza Landscape Week 2026, narrated tour
BUILDING IN TIME. THE EXPIATORY CHAPEL BUILDING IN HISTORY AND TODAY
Visit focused on the recent restoration work, by Giulia Valcamonica (monument director) and Carlo Catacchio (designer and construction director).
The appointment is open to all, especially architects, engineers, surveyors, technicians.
Recommended booking
SSaturday, May 16 - 3 p.m.30
FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT - FAMILIES SPECIAL!
Guided tour by Art-U Association
On July 29, every year, the Monza night is lit up: the alabaster cross of the Expiatory Chapel is illuminated to commemorate a sad anniversary... but out of darkness light can be born. In every part of this monument, in fact, light is the protagonist: in the shining mosaics of the chapel, in the penumbra of the crypt barely illuminated by golden stars, in the sunny garden. Electric or natural, it accompanies us on our visit with all its meanings. We can turn it together into a small lamp to take with us in dark moments.
Activity recommended for children 6-11 years old and their chaperones
Meeting: 15' before at Cappella Espiatoria, Via Matteo da Campione 8, Monza.
Duration:about 1 hour and 30 minutes
Cost per person: Free activity for both Museum Pass holders and non-holders.
Information: Mandatory reservation prenotazioni@artuassociazione.org - tel 331 7063429 www.artuassociazione.org
Sunday, May 10 | 10:30 am, 11.15 and 12
WITH THE EYES OF THE QUEEN
Guided tour with Giulia Valcamonica and concert with Sarra Douik (oud and vocals)
Three guided tours and as many concerts to look at the starry sky of the crypt of the Expiatory Chapel with a new light, that of Queen Margaret's eyes. Giulia Valcamonica, art historian and site director, will introduce us to the art and principles that inspired the monument's birth, while Sarra Douik will take us on an imaginary journey among the messages of condolence and wreaths of flowers that have come to Monza from all over the world.
Free admission (no reservations required) with free donation, subject to availability. La presente iniziativa è parte del programma "Monza Visionary 2026"
Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ordinary opening
FREEWILLING FEAST
Open all day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m..
Saturday, April 18 | 3 p.m.30
Drawing Art 2026 in collaboration with Abbonamento Musei Lombardia
The WONDERFUL STORY OF QUEEN MARGHERITA
The Queen Margaret herself will welcome you to the Expiatory Chapel and tell her story! Come meet her and draw with her!
Activity for children 5-12 years old, with chaperones. A small snack is provided. To book: drm-lom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it.
Saturday, April 11 | 3:30 pm
Readings in the Crypt, special edition for Paper Week 2026. Curated by the Volunteer Friends of SBU
MAGIC PAPER. STORIES THAT TRANSFORM
Special edition of the animated readings inside the crypt: a creative workshop!
The initiative is for families with children 5-12 years old. Reservations via email or tel. 039 2372952 - App C'è Posto, Urban Library System.
Saturday, March 28 | 10:30 a.m.
FRAMENTS OF LIFE. ART, NATURE AND MEDITATION AT THE EXPIATORY CHAPEL
Visit with workshop for children and young people 6-14 years old and accompanying adults
Art workshop inspired by the "Nature and Art" section of the exhibition "Images of Fantasy." Each participant will create a work inspired by the mosaic, reinterpreted in a contemporary way through color, rhythm and matter.
Free admission, for reservations click here.
A curated by ART-U for Abbonamento Musei Lombardia
Tuesday Feb. 24, Thursday Feb. 26 | Activities for schools
Saturday Feb. 28 | Meeting open to the public
EXPIATORY REAL HALL. AN MEETING BETWEEN SPORT AND HISTORY
Talk with guided tour in three appointments dedicated to schools and sportsmen.
An initiative in collaboration with Forti e Liberi, as part of Cultural Olympiad Milan Cortina 2026
The history of the Expiatory Chapel is deeply linked to sport: the land on which it is built was the sports field of the Forti e Liberi Society, active in Monza since 1878. The meeting starts from the headquarters of Forti e Liberi, where the history of sports at the turn of the century will be told with period photographs, and ends with a visit to the Expiatory Chapel, where the night of the regicide of Umberto I of Savoy changed forever the history of sports in the city.
To make reservations: Drm.lom.cappellaespiatoria@cultura.gov.it
Saturday, Feb. 14 | from 10 a.m.
REOPENS UPPER FLOOR
All spaces return to visit
From Saturday, Feb. 14 the upper floor will again be accessible from 10 a.m.00 and according to the usual hours.
The work on the new lighting will continue without changing the route.
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 1 pm
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 1 pm.00
ART IN THE LUNCH PAUSE
Exploration tours of the Royal Expiatory Chapel conducted by the museum's reception staff lasting 30 minutes.
The tour is free and no reservation is needed.
