The Omero Museum for Italian Capital of Culture 2028

On March 18, Ancona was proclaimed Italian Capital of Culture 2028.

The dossier "Ancona 2028: This. Now", as stated in the motivation read by the Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli, "proposes a solid and coherent model of cultural enhancement, capable of combining territorial identity and international openness in a vision that connects cultural policies with broader dimensions of urban regeneration, social inclusion, and participation."

"A city that is increasingly inclusive and open to all types of audiences." Aldo Grassini, President of the Museo Omero, explains in this video, and in interviews with il Resto del Carlino and è TV Marche, how the experience of accessibility and inclusion was the vital point of the application. The goal is clear: to make Ancona a model city for integration, where cultural participation knows no limits. This commitment builds upon the long-standing experience of the Museo Omero to project itself into the future of the entire community.

The motivation for this historic victory continues: "The program of events and interventions is solid and interdisciplinary, suitable for attracting a broad and diverse audience with an investment strategy that appears consistent with the objectives, with a significant expected impact on the socio-economic fabric. Furthermore, the integration between cultural institutions, the research system, community associations, and local operators is appreciated, ensuring a structured, participatory, and growth-oriented network. The focus on the European and Mediterranean dimensions is significant, strengthening the project's international positioning, as is the active involvement of local communities, regional bodies, and young people—viewed not just as users, but as protagonists of creative and cultural processes.

The dossier fully satisfies the call's indicators, standing as a model of innovative, sustainable, and shared cultural planning. The assessment is excellent. Therefore, the Commission unanimously recommends Ancona as the Italian Capital of Culture 2028."