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Palazzo Poggi Museum

Location Bologna

Historic university museum housed in a 16th-century palace featuring collections related to science, natural history, anatomy, geography, and art. Read more…

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Admission

Free admission

Free admission until January 2026

Tags museum·university museum·science·history·art·historic house museum
 

The museum is located within a 16th-century historic palace that also serves as the central offices of the university. It presents significant collections encompassing scientific instruments, natural history specimens, anatomical models, geographical artifacts, and artworks. The building itself is notable for its historical architecture, reflecting its academic and cultural heritage.

The exhibits provide insights into scientific and cultural history, emphasizing the university's role in the advancement of knowledge. Some parts of the museum are temporarily closed for refurbishment, affecting access to certain displays.

As a university museum, it combines the functions of a historic house museum with specialized scientific and artistic collections, making it a center of cultural and educational importance.

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