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PhrasesAt the Art GalleryFino a che ora è aperto il museo?
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Fino a che ora è aperto il museo?

Until what time is the museum open?

Pronunciation

Aperto: ah-PEHR-to. Stress on the second syllable. The past participle of aprire — open.

When to use it

Ask before entering or when planning your visit. Italian museums often close earlier than expected — many close at 7pm and last entry is typically 1 hour before closing.

What it means

Fino a che ora means 'until what time'. È aperto is 'is open'. Il museo is 'the museum'. Simple past-tense structure used as a question about the present.

Variations

A che ora chiude il museo oggi?

What time does the museum close today?

Alternative phrasing — same practical question.

È aperto il lunedì?

Is it open on Monday?

Many Italian state museums close on Mondays.

Qual è l'ultimo orario di ingresso?

What is the last admission time?

Always ask — last entry is often 30-60 mins before closing.

Mini Dialogue

— Fino a che ora è aperto il museo? — Fino alle diciannove e trenta. L'ultimo ingresso è alle diciotto e trenta. — E domani? — Domani è chiuso. Il martedì è il nostro giorno di riposo.

— Until what time is the museum open? — Until seven thirty. Last admission is at six thirty. — And tomorrow? — Tomorrow it's closed. Tuesday is our day off.

Cultural Note

Italian museum closure patterns are complex: state museums often close on Mondays, private museums on Tuesdays, and many close for the entire month of August. The Uffizi and Vatican Museums stay open year-round but require advance booking in high season.