Presentation
Do you want to be a geologist for one day and investigate a prehistoric world? Come and see the wonderful Geological Collection, with over 500 years of didactic activity and scientific research and almost a million exhibits. You will see rocks, plants, fossil invertebrates and vertebrates. Meet some of the ancient creatures that lived on our planet millions of years ago, such as the impressive 26-metre-long Diplodocus, the Mammoth and other spectacular dinosaurs and prehistoric animals.
INFORMATION AND SERVICES
Address
Via Zamboni, 63 - 40126 Bologna
Contacts
+39 051 2094555
Education Department
+39 051 2094593
Information
Education Department
Scientific Advisor Prof. Federico Fanti
Curator Michela Contessi
Opening hours
Winter opening hours valid from September 1 to May 31
Tuesday - Friday: 9am - 1pm*
Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays: 10am - 6pm*
Summer opening hours
Valid from June 1 to July 18
Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 1pm*
Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays: 10am - 6pm*
Valid from July 23 to August 31
Tuesday - Sunday: 9am - 1pm*
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Closed on working Mondays, January 1, May 1, August 15, December 24 and 25
Tickets
Standard ticket 5€
Reduced-rate tickets 3€: young people aged 20 to 26; visitors over 65; groups with our museum guide or with their own guide (min 10 / max 20 participants); FAI card holders; Almae Matris Alumni Association card holders
Free admission: Students of the University of Bologna; staff of the University of Bologna; young people up to 19 years old; groups of Winter/Summer School students organized or participated by University of Bologna; school teachers of all grade levels with card; visitors with disabilities and accompanying visitors; licensed journalists and tourist guides; ICOM card holders; ANMS card holders; Card Cultura holders; Students of Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna; Ukrainian citizens
Benefits:
- Through the ticket, 2 Museums/Collections*: €9
- Through the ticket, 3 Museums/Collections*: €14
*To be chosen from among the following Museums: Museum of Palazzo Poggi, European Museum of Students, Geological Collection "Giovanni Capellini Museum". Valid for 10 days.
SERVICES FOR SPECIAL OPENINGS
100 € (fixed fee for max 2 hours) + staff costs
50 € for every extra hour
Further information
INDEPENDENT GROUPS
Groups of more than 10 persons on an independent visit are required to notify the museum venue in advance.
GUIDED AND EDUCATIONAL TOURS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
For more information, consult the VISIT page.
BABY PIT STOP
Dedicated breastfeeding areas donated by Club Soroptimist Bologna, in the framework of UNICEF programme "Insieme per l'allattamento".
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Cloakroom
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Bookshop
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Toilets