Italian Museums Are Now Dog-Friendly—Sort Of

BauAdvisor is offering free dog-sitting at major museums like Rome’s MAXXI Museum and Castel Sant’Angelo.

Italian Museums Are Now Dog-Friendly—Sort Of
When your dog gets VIP treatment outside while you get Van Gogh inside—Italy’s museums just went paws-itively next level! Photo by Kurt Cotoaga.

Ever skipped a museum because you didn’t want to leave your dog behind? Italy has a solution. BauAdvisor, a dog services company, has rolled out free dog-sitting at some of the country’s top cultural hotspots.

Since January 12, trained dog-sitters have been stationed at spots like the MAXXI Museum and Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome. While you explore centuries-old masterpieces, they’ll walk, feed, and pamper your pup. It’s a hit already—40 visitors used the service on its first day.

Here’s the twist: This service isn’t forever. It’s a limited-time, traveling promo running through April 2026. Future stops include Venice, Florence, and Naples. After that, you’ll need to fork over €10 an hour for their paid service. Smart, right?

But hey, for now, you can enjoy guilt-free art. Who knew Italy would turn dog days into museum days?

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