The MAG Museo Alto Garda in Riva del Garda is welcoming visitors again with extraordinary winter openings from 20 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, always from 10:00 to 18:00. The museum is at Piazza Battisti 3/a, and its first opening day is Saturday 21 November, after a season finale with a Halloween party and a show that each drew more than 400 people.
Opening days
The museum opens on these dates:
- November: 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29
- December: 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8; 11, 12 and 13; 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23; 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31
- January: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
After the winter break, the museum plans to present a new exhibition on the history of Riva del Garda.
Santa’s House returns
Over the Christmas period, Santa’s House (Casa di Babbo Natale) is back from 21 November to 31 December, with activities and visits for children and families. The museum continues its collaboration with the Pro Loco of Riva del Garda, the local tourist association, and offers a single ticket covering both the House’s activities and a visit to the museum sections.
Santa’s House is open on 21 and 22 November; 28 and 29 November; 5, 6, 7 and 8 December; 12 and 13 December; 19 and 20 December; and 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 December. There are two daily time slots: 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30.
Tickets and groups
- Children aged 0 to 2: free
- Children aged 3 to 14: €8
- Adults: €12
Groups of 20 or more people can write to info@casadibabbonataleriva.it. Information and tickets are available on the Santa’s House website.
Treasure hunt with Puff the Elf and Rudolf the Reindeer
Among the activities is a treasure hunt with Puff the Elf and Rudolf the Reindeer, designed for children aged 5 to 11 under adult supervision. Families take part on their own during the museum’s opening hours, exploring the exhibition spaces and solving one clue after another.
How the season ended
The Halloween party brought together more than 400 people. From 14:00, stilt walkers Rosa Manto and Giacomo Sega greeted visitors on the Rocca bridge, while a face-painting stand run by the A.P.S.P. Casa Mia care home operated in the courtyard.
On Sunday, more than 400 people filled the museum for #domenicaalmuseo and the show “Spazio Franco”, a tribute to Franco Battiato performed by the collective Miscele d’Aria Factory. The day ended with an autumn snack from the Folaga company, with chestnuts from Drena, mulled wine and organic apple and blueberry juices.
