Things to do in Padua, Veneto: The Best History Museums

October 1, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Known as Padova in Italian, Padua may be the oldest city in northern Italy, if you believe the claims of its 12th-century BC founding by Trojans. It certainly has history, including its famous university (one of Europe’s oldest, from 1222), the 13th-century Basilica di Sant'Antonio (resting place of St. Anthony), and Scrovegni Chapel, with Giotto’s famed 14th century frescos. The magnificent Prato della Valle, a 950,000-square-foot elliptical square, is thought to be Europe’s second-biggest.
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1. Civic Museum (Museo Civico di Padova)

Piazza Eremitani 8, 35121, Padua Italy +39 049 820 4551 http://www.padovanet.it/dettaglio.jsp?id=9194#.VK4zyJwW2BM
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4.5 based on 293 reviews

Civic Museum (Museo Civico di Padova)

Reviewed By Lovett17

In addition to the Cappella dei Scrovegni which is amazing, there is an excellent are gallery with a huge collection of important paintings fro 12th Century onwards - well presented and very helpful staff. Good value

2. Museo Veneto Del Giocattolo, Padova, Italia

Via Toblino, 51 Complesso Civitas Vitae. Bus 22, A, 35100, Padua Italy +39 049 828 1705 http://www.museovenetogiocattolo.it/
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Museo Veneto Del Giocattolo, Padova, Italia

3. MUSME - Museum of the History of Medicine of Padova

Via San Francesco 94, 35121, Padua Italy +39 049 658767 [email protected] http://www.musme.it/
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4.5 based on 831 reviews

MUSME - Museum of the History of Medicine of Padova

Reviewed By deemermaid2015 - Portland, United States

Opened in 2014, this museum is on the site of the first ‘ospedale’. Focus is on history of medicine, here is the birthplace ..., human anatomy and a health and nutrition activity for the younger set. Definitely something for everyone. Don’t miss it! Diana and Winston, tucson AZ USA

4. The Jewish Heritage of Padua

Via delle Piazze 26, 35122, Padua Italy +39 049 661267 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/JewisheritagePadua/
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

The Jewish Heritage of Padua

The Jewish Heritage Museum of Padua means a multimedia experience together with the exhibition of a huge amount of Judaica from the past centuries to the present. The the visitor is introduced to the history of the Jews in Padua. Guided Tours to the Ghetto, to the five ancient cemeteries and to the Italian rite Synagogue (16th century) are provided by professional guides. A video installation (45 minutes) gives the visitor the opportunity to take part in the life of ten outstanding Jewish figures that populated the town in the past.

Reviewed By MadameBaronByng

With its beautiful architecture and painstakingly selected objects of Jewish life, this little museum glows with the love of its curators. I have seen other Jewish museums that were larger, more elaborate with more artifacts but this museum warms the heart.This museum also exhibits a few items related to the race laws of Italy and ID documents - very rare artifacts.

5. Museo del Risorgimento e dell'Eta Contemporanea

Galleria Pedrocchi, 11, 35100, Padua Italy +39 049 820 5638 http://portalemusei.provincia.padova.it/Portale/Scheda_Museo.aspx?cod_museo=55
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Museo del Risorgimento e dell'Eta Contemporanea

6. Historical Museum of the Third Army

Via Altinate, 59 Palazzo Camerini, 35100, Padua Italy +39 049 820 3430 http://www.esercito.difesa.it/storia/musei/iii-armata/
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Historical Museum of the Third Army

7. Museo Laboratorio Dell' Istituto Tec. Per Geometri G.B. Belzoni

Via S. Speroni, 39, 35100, Padua Italy +39 049 655157 [email protected] http://www.itbelzoni.gov.it/offerta-formativa/attivit%C3%A0-e-progetti/museo-storico-belzoni/
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Museo Laboratorio Dell' Istituto Tec. Per Geometri G.B. Belzoni

8. Museo Dell'associazione Nazionale Marinai D'italia

Prato Della Valle, 70 EX Foro Boario, 35100, Padua Italy +39 348 364 7435 [email protected] http://grandeguerra.comune.padova.it/grande-guerra-padova/museo-dellassociazione-nazionale-marinai-ditalia/
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Museo Dell'associazione Nazionale Marinai D'italia

9. Museo Missionario

Piazzale Santa Croce, 44, 35100, Padua Italy +39 049 880 3466 http://portalemusei.provincia.padova.it/Portale/Scheda_Museo.aspx?cod_museo=35
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

10. Museo Nazionale dell'Internamento

Viale dell'Internato Ignoto, 24, 35100, Padua Italy +39 049 803 3041 http://www.museodellinternamento.it/

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