Top 10 History Museums in Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

The Monterenzio Museum collects archaeological evidences from Idice Valley from prehistory to Roman age. The main part of exhibition include the celtic and italic findings (Aetruscan, Ligures, Umbrian, 4th and 3rd sec. B.C.) coming from Monte Bibele settlement and the necropolis of Monterenzio. A particular value has the armament: Celtic iron swords and thrown weapons (spears, javelins), as well as a large number of bronze and iron helmets. The tour is completed with an excursion to the archaeological site of Monte Bibele through holy places and the village in which these warriors lived together for over two hundred years.

The Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna is located in the heart of the city, inside Palazzo Galvani, close to Piazza Maggiore and the Church of San Petronio. The first construction of this building dated back to the XV century. Modifications and renovations continued up to 1881, when it was definitively opened to the public as a Museum.You can reach the Museum using any bus that runs through Piazza Maggiore. This museum is among the most important in archeological finds in Italy and is highly representative of the local history from prehistoric period to Roman Age. Additionally, its ancient Egyptian collection is among the most important in Europe. Opening hours Tue-Fri: 9AM-3PM Sat, Sun and holidays: 10AM - 6,30PM Closed on Monday,New Year's day, 1st of May,Christmas Day. Admittance Ordinary ticket: Euro 5 (visitors 19-65 years old); Reduced Euro 3; Children and youngs (0-18): free Access for disabled visitors Bookshop Audioguides and QR code Specialized library with a reading lounge. Historic archive (available for consultation with an appointment) Photographic archive (available for consultation with appointment or by written request) Wardrobe: visitors are not allowed to enter in the Museum with bags, umbrellas and other large objects. It is possible to put personal effects inside appropriate boxes with keys. The wardrobe doesn't accept large cases or packs. Bookings are obligatory only for groups with a guide Standard photos, digital photos, videos and films are allowed but only without flash or other enlightening objects and exclusively for personal use and not for commercial purposes. Inside the Museum smoking, eating or drinking are not allowed.

The Marconi Museum, dedicated to the origin and the development of wireless communications, is housed in Villa Griffone, once the residence of Guglielmo Marconi. Thanks to the integration of historical equipment, hypertexts, film clips and interactive devices, visitors are offered the possibility of retracing the events that marked Guglielmo Marconi’s training and life. Special focus is given to the period spanning from 1895 (first experiments of wireless telegraphy) to 1901 (transmission of the first radio signals across the Atlantic Ocean). The museum houses a series of accurate working replicas of 19th century scientific equipment displayed in various “exhibition islands” dedicated to some of the fundamental stages in the history of electricity, from the precursors of the history of the radio to naval applications of Marconi’s invention. In the area devoted to broadcasting, several instruments developed for the transmission of speech and music in the 20th century are shown. The exhibition also features some interesting documents concerning Guglielmo Marconi’s education (displayed in the famous "silkworm room"), as well as his career as a businessman in the company he established in 1897 and which still bears his name. Among the many activities promoted by the museum, there is a scientific program addressed to schools that includes a workshop which offers educational experiments concerning the history of electricity, electromagnetism and telecommunications. Villa Griffone, the place of origin of radio communications, awaits its visitors with the appeal of the legend as well as modern exhibition displays. The Marconi Museum is open from Monday to Friday with reservation and every Sunday at 10 am. Closed on Saturday

The Rocca di Dozza is a Middle Ages Fortress, with original towers, prisons and justice room. This Fortess has ben the noble residence of an ancient family, Malvezzi Campeggi, who left here a collection of portraits, objects and the antique furniture (XVII-XIX centuries). Now this Fortress is a Museum, in which you can see all these things and more, as the XIX century kitchen, perfectly preserved, and the courtyard. Moreover the Museum houses temporary exhibitions and the "Painted Walls" documentary centre.

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