Museo di Palazzo Poggi
Museo di Palazzo Poggi
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Do you know how scientists used to work in the 18th century? The Museum of Palazzo Poggi recreates the laboratories and collections belonging to the Institute of Sciences and Arts, which was once located in the same building. Here you will learn about the first experimental studies conducted by scientists at the Institute. After almost three centuries, the great frescoed rooms house the famous collections dedicated to geography and nautical science, military architecture, physics, natural history, chemistry, human anatomy and obstetrics, together with the collection belonging to the Aldrovandi Museum.
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Michael B
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany413 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Well-built museum that explains the development of science at the beginning. It's a bit dark in parts and some exhibits aren't necessarily for tender minds, but that's fine. Science is not always just light and white coats.
However, you should always take a look against the ceiling of the rooms. There are impressively ornate ornaments.
We had actually planned about an hour , but then took a good three hours. It was worth it.
However, you should always take a look against the ceiling of the rooms. There are impressively ornate ornaments.
We had actually planned about an hour , but then took a good three hours. It was worth it.
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Written November 1, 2024
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BabyChurro
London, UK27 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
This is a nightmare for all women who wish to procreate. There are all of these babies in clay wombs. Breached positions; the umbilical cord wrapped around their throats; both legs sticking out of the womb; twisted limbs.
It is a strong contraceptive. There was also a giant ear.
It is a strong contraceptive. There was also a giant ear.
Written April 27, 2018
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Amanda A
120 contributions
Oct 2019
Apart of one of the university's buildings, this museum surprisingly has a variety of exhibits and sculptures regarding different subjects. My personal favorites were the human anatomy and birth exhibits, along with the natural history section.
Oh, and the ticket is also good for the weapons and fortress museum across the hall!
Oh, and the ticket is also good for the weapons and fortress museum across the hall!
Written October 10, 2019
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Tomáš Lengyel
Bratislava, Slovakia77 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Price of the tickets - it was around 6eur per person
We spend there abou 1 and half an hour. Nice museum collection in historical building, large models of war ships - this was the best part for me :)
BUT.......... it is a big problem for non-italian speakers, there is maximum about 20% comments translated to english, i guess
We spend there abou 1 and half an hour. Nice museum collection in historical building, large models of war ships - this was the best part for me :)
BUT.......... it is a big problem for non-italian speakers, there is maximum about 20% comments translated to english, i guess
Written November 30, 2018
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CiaoBella112
Highland, NY74 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
One of the most interesting museums that my husband and I visited in Bologna was the Museo di Palazzo Poggi in the University district. Housed in a former palace, the décor of the rooms themselves was as interesting as the contents. The ceilings and walls are lavishly decorated with murals and friezes depicting a variety of biblical and mythological scenes.
The museum is organized into six sections: Natural History, Anatomy and Obstetrics, Physics and Chemistry, Military Architecture, Geography and Nautical Science, and The Library. What amazed us was the fact that these collections were hundreds of years old and yet they contained the underpinnings of bodies of knowledge that are still relevant today. It made you truly appreciate why Bologna was nicknamed “La Dotta” (“The Learned”).
To me, the most interesting collection was the Anatomy and Obstetrics. The full-size wax and clay models of fetuses in various positions were absolutely astounding. It was better than any biology class and gave me a whole new appreciation for my ob/gyn! The anatomy room with its depictions of bones, muscles and organs in full size male and female wax models was equally incredible. I did not feel squeamish (as my husband expected) but was truly fascinated by the displays.
We ended up spending the better part of a day at the museum. Students from the University were on hand for any questions, and the displays had English translations. The admission was 3 Euros for an adult – an extremely reasonable price for such quality and diversity.
The museum is organized into six sections: Natural History, Anatomy and Obstetrics, Physics and Chemistry, Military Architecture, Geography and Nautical Science, and The Library. What amazed us was the fact that these collections were hundreds of years old and yet they contained the underpinnings of bodies of knowledge that are still relevant today. It made you truly appreciate why Bologna was nicknamed “La Dotta” (“The Learned”).
To me, the most interesting collection was the Anatomy and Obstetrics. The full-size wax and clay models of fetuses in various positions were absolutely astounding. It was better than any biology class and gave me a whole new appreciation for my ob/gyn! The anatomy room with its depictions of bones, muscles and organs in full size male and female wax models was equally incredible. I did not feel squeamish (as my husband expected) but was truly fascinated by the displays.
We ended up spending the better part of a day at the museum. Students from the University were on hand for any questions, and the displays had English translations. The admission was 3 Euros for an adult – an extremely reasonable price for such quality and diversity.
Written December 22, 2013
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Neil L
Edinburgh, UK725 contributions
Dec 2019
Unsurprisingly, the oldest university in Europe has a fine collection of historical items in a historic building. Particularly interesting to medical, nautical or cartography enthusiasts. You also get something of the university area around. The library and old operating theatre are also remarkable.
Written December 16, 2019
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Nik R
Varna, Bulgaria6,654 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
This is another of the splendid museums of Bologna. In the beginning of the 18th century it became a part of the University of Bologna as the Institute of Science. The rooms on the ground floor were used for lectures and scientific laboratories and still have the beautiful frescoes on the walls and ceilings that Pellegrino Tibaldi, a native artist of Bologna, painted for Cardinal Giovanni Poggi, one of the brothers who had built the palace.
There are several, very different exhibitions on display - anatomical wax models with a special section of obstetrics; natural history - zoology, geology and botanics; Japanese art; geography with old geographical maps; models of old sailing ships; military section with models of cannons and various kinds of forts and fortifications; the library of the Institute of Science.
The museum is very interesting and encompasses a broad spectrum of themes. The price is exiguous - 5 € per adult and 3 € per kid. It's closed on Mondays, otherwise open 1000-1600, Sat-Sun 1000-1800.
There are several, very different exhibitions on display - anatomical wax models with a special section of obstetrics; natural history - zoology, geology and botanics; Japanese art; geography with old geographical maps; models of old sailing ships; military section with models of cannons and various kinds of forts and fortifications; the library of the Institute of Science.
The museum is very interesting and encompasses a broad spectrum of themes. The price is exiguous - 5 € per adult and 3 € per kid. It's closed on Mondays, otherwise open 1000-1600, Sat-Sun 1000-1800.
Written February 18, 2018
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ViktorNovakSK
Bratislava, Slovakia156 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
We visited this museum because all others was already closed. With each new hall I was impressed more and more. It is a really great museum with pure unique collection. I would even say that the museum shows to us evolution of science it self. Don’t forget to ask the book guide on the entrance!
Written January 27, 2018
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Karen
Scarborough, UK72 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Science part of the university where the rooms are split into different aspect of science, the wax models with skeleton and different layers of wax showing the muscle groups were a must see and so too were the wonderful world globes. The obstetric part was a bit disturbing in the belief at the time that any abnormalities in babies tended to be the hysterical mother's fault! Many translations in english and worthwhile looking at when in the university part of the citt
Written May 4, 2017
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Rachel N
Bogogno, Italy14 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
This is a really neat museum. It covers many different areas of study including zoology, gynecology, astronomy, nautical and military sciences. I originally went to see the zoological specimens, however, the military science collection was very interesting. It includes 1:1 schematics of cannons, models of 15-17th century ships, and wooden fortification designs. I had never seen anything like it. The entire place is really cool. It really emphasizes how integral Bologna and the University were before and during the Enlightenment. There is a €3 fee.
Written June 11, 2014
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Siamo in due, per visitarlo bisogna prenotare oppure è aperto sempre?
Written January 3, 2018
Da martedì a venerdì: 10.00 - 16.00
Sabato, domenica e festivi: 10.00 - 18.00
Chiuso 1 gennaio, settimana di Ferragosto, 24 e 25 dicembre
(Orari validi fino al 28 febbraio 2018)
Written January 6, 2018
Vous faites bien de demander cher monsieur. Non, le palazzo Poggi est fermé le lundi, les indications sont sur internet mais je le sais de par mon expérience, étant allé à Bologne du lundi au mardi. J'ai visité le musée mardi matin.
bien à vous
Written October 2, 2017
Bonjour
Je vais avec mon épouse le 20 de ce mois et j'aimerais savoir s'il y avait un audio-guide et en Français ??
Merci de votre réponse
François & Anne
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Written June 1, 2016
papoggi
Bologna, Italy
Bonjour François & Anne,
Nous vous remercions pour votre question et nous nous excusons de vous répondre si en retard.
Nous sommes désolées de vous dire que le musée est fermé le lundi et pendant l’été c’est ouvert seulement de mardi à dimanche de 10 heure à 14 heure. Nous espérons que vous puissiez visiter le musée pendant les journées d’ouverture.
Malheureusement nous n’avons pas un service de audio-guide mais vous pouvez trouver des panneaux de salles en italien/anglais et vous pouvez aussi utiliser la guide du musée en consultation toujours en italien/anglais.
Bon voyage à Bologne!
Le personnel du Musée
Written June 16, 2016
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