Museums in Italy have introduced a free dog-sitting service aimed at attracting more visitors by accommodating¹ pet owners. Organized in collaboration² with the Bauadvisor dog services company, the program will be available at 15 cultural sites nationwide until April 2026.

Pet care at iconic venues³ in Italy

The initiative⁴ allows dog owners to leave their pets with trained caregivers stationed outside participating venues. Sites include the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, the MAXXI Museum in Rome, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, and the National Archaeological⁵ Museum in Naples.

During their owners’ visits, dogs are walked, fed, and cared for by the caregivers. Dino Gasperini, director of Bauadvisor, said the program provides a practical solution for pet owners visiting museums.

Gasperini added, “This project means owners can enjoy culture without being separated from their pets, and dogs will suffer less stress than they would if left at home.”

The initiative launched on Jan. 11, 2025, at four locations in Rome, including the Museum of the Ara Pacis and Castel Sant’Angelo. Over the next 15 months, the service will be offered once a month in different cities across Italy.