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Specola Museum of Astronomy

Presentation

We have always looked at the sky seeking to find out its secrets, and wondering about the planets and the stars. The Specola Tower was built for this very purpose, as a place from which to observe the movements of the planets and study astronomy. In its rooms, including the famous Meridian Room, you will see a wealth of instruments that were once used by astronomers, such as armillary spheres or wooden telescopes.

INFORMATION AND SERVICES

Address

Via Zamboni, 33 - 40126 Bologna

Contacts

+39 051 2099610

Further Information

sma.specola@unibo.it

Scientific Advisor Prof.ssa Paola Focardi

paola.focardi@unibo.it

Opening hours

You can visit the Museum from Tuesday to Sunday, only by booking a guided tour > BOOK ONLINE YOUR VISIT

Closed on working Mondays, 1 January, 1 May, 15 August, 24 and 25 December 
 

GUIDED TOUR FOR GROUPS OF MORE THAN 15 PEOPLE AND SCHOOLS  

To book, please contact sma.specola@unibo.it 

 

COVID-19 ACCESS RULES

Tickets

Standard ticket: 5€ 

Free admission: students of the University of Bologna, personnel of the University of Bologna, accompanying visitors with disabilities, Card Cultura holders, Ukrainian citizens.


GUIDED TOURS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
 

- 2€ per person (educational tour only) 

- 5€ per person (visit with teaching material)

Further information

The climb up the Tower requires considerable physical effort: visitors should be aware that the staircase is made up of 272 steps. Admission is therefore not recommended for people suffering from heart conditions, dizziness and claustrophobia. 

For safety reasons, access to the Tower is not permitted to persons with reduced or impaired mobility.

SERVICES FOR SPECIAL OPENINGS

100 € (fixed fee for max 2 hours) + staff costs
50 € for every extra hours

 

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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