Italy’s big‑name galleries are brilliant, but once you have done the hits, they can feel crowded and predictable. In 2026, it’s worth looking at the underrated museums in Italy worth visiting, the ones Italians actually wander into on weekends, and most English‑language lists barely touch.
If you look at most “best museums in Italy” round‑ups, the same five or six names appear on repeat, which does not reflect how varied the museum scene actually is. There is a whole second tier of places that locals respect and use that rarely get beyond a passing mention.
