# Mediterranean museum and archaeological site admission > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mediterranean-museum-and-archaeological-site-admission > Updated: 2026-10-30T15:41:24.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Cultural institutions in Italy and Greece have announced various initiatives to provide free or reduced cost access to museums and archaeological sites. In Italy, several locations including the Capitoline Museums, the Roman Forum, and the Circus Maximus in Rome, as well as the Royal Palace in Caserta, are offering free admission to coincide with November holidays. Other participating sites include the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum and the Terramara di Montale archaeological park. Additionally, the “Musei in Musica” event in Rome will offer late-night visits for a symbolic fee of 1 euro. In Greece, the Ministry of Culture has scheduled free admission to public museums and archaeological sites on the first and third Sunday of every month from November through March. Specific dates for free entry have also been set for various holidays. As part of Marathon Month, a special guided tour is organized for November 1, 2026, covering sites such as the Marathon Tomb and the Marathon Archaeological Museum. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Greece announces free entry to museums and archaeological sites Greek state museums and archaeological sites will offer free admission on the first and third Sunday of each month from November to March, alongside special guided tours in the Marathon region. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-announces-free-entry-to-museums-and-archaeological-sites ### 2026-10-28: Italy cultural sites offer free admission for November holidays Multiple Italian archaeological sites and museums, including the Reggia di Caserta, Pompeii, and sites in Rome, are offering free admission for the November 1 and November 4 holidays. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-services-and-cultural-events-announced-in-bari-and-ercolano --- Cite as: Mediterranean museum and archaeological site admission. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mediterranean-museum-and-archaeological-site-admission