Location: Bologna
Top Things to do in Bologna
What to do and see in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna: The Best History Museums
While crowds of tourists fill Venice, Florence and Rome, Bologna remains relatively quiet in comparison. This medieval university town is charming, historic and fun to explore… and you'll find Bologna's local cuisine is light-years away from the American deli meat bearing the city's name.
Restaurants in Bologna
1. Museo Civico Archeologico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
The Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna is located in the heart of the city, inside Palazzo Galvani, close to Piazza Maggiore and the Church of San Petronio. The first construction of this building dated back to the XV century. Modifications and renovations continued up to 1881, when it was definitively opened to the public as a Museum.You can reach the Museum using any bus that runs through Piazza Maggiore. This museum is among the most important in archeological finds in Italy and is highly representative of the local history from prehistoric period to Roman Age. Additionally, its ancient Egyptian collection is among the most important in Europe. Opening hours Tue-Fri: 9AM-3PM Sat, Sun and holidays: 10AM - 6,30PM Closed on Monday,New Year's day, 1st of May,Christmas Day. Admittance Ordinary ticket: Euro 5 (visitors 19-65 years old); Reduced Euro 3; Children and youngs (0-18): free Access for disabled visitors Bookshop Audioguides and QR code Specialized library with a reading lounge. Historic archive (available for consultation with an appointment) Photographic archive (available for consultation with appointment or by written request) Wardrobe: visitors are not allowed to enter in the Museum with bags, umbrellas and other large objects. It is possible to put personal effects inside appropriate boxes with keys. The wardrobe doesn't accept large cases or packs. Bookings are obligatory only for groups with a guide Standard photos, digital photos, videos and films are allowed but only without flash or other enlightening objects and exclusively for personal use and not for commercial purposes. Inside the Museum smoking, eating or drinking are not allowed.
Reviewed By Brian_de_Kilburn - London, United Kingdom
Because these works require close-up attention to all the fascinating details, we only managed half of the Hokusai show in London. Exhaustion set in, so we were surprised and delighted to have an opportunity to continue. It has all the famous prints, 36 views of Fuji, inc the Great Wave. Half the show is Hiroshige, who was less well-known to us. Not as funny as Hokusai, but equally fascinating. We managed to see the pre-historic collection, some of which was really well presented and explained, including the Palaeolithic and the Etruscan, but some wasn't explained at all. Never got to the Roman stuff.
2. Museum of the History of Bologna
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4.5 based on 651 reviews
Reviewed By elxfayee - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is an excellent museum! It covers the whole history of the city exploring the Roman era, medieval times, history of the buildings, the university, right up to modern pop culture. A free audio guide is available where you key in the room number and the guide tells you all about what you’re viewing. The museum had some exciting unusual interactive rooms. I recommend going on the first day of your trip to discover the city.
3. La Macchina del Tempo
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4.5 based on 285 reviews
The first Virtual Reality Museum in Italy. We bring back the Past through the technology of the Future.
4. Museo Civico Medievale
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4.0 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By elizaq2014
Wide range of exhibits - from armoury to porcelain; statues of prominent clergy to manuscripts. Not to be missed
