Duration
1 h. 30
Language
Audioguide: ITA / ENG / FRA / ESP
Description
Discover the history of Bologna through a unique journey through time! The Museum of the History of Bologna awaits you with interactive exhibitions, fascinating artifacts, and engaging stories that reveal the evolution of the city.
Book your ticket now and immerse yourself in history!
Full price: € 10
Reduced: € 7 (over 65, companions of Card Cultura holders, adult groups of at least 10 participants. Please note: bookings for groups must be made by emailing palazzopepoli@bolognawelcome.it)
Reduced for residents and students: € 5 (residents of Bologna and the Metropolitan City with valid ID, young people aged 13 to 18, and university students with student ID)
Free admission: Card Cultura and Bologna Welcome Card holders, children up to 12 years old, people with disabilities* and one companion, tour guides
*Free booking for tickets reserved for people with disabilities or EU Disability Card holders or other valid documentation + 1 companion must be requested by writing to palazzopepoli@bolognawelcome.it or directly at the Museum ticket office.
Booking is recommended for groups and schools by writing to palazzopepoli@bolognawelcome.it.
The fee includes:
- Museum admission
- Audio guide
Entrance:
Palazzo Pepoli, Via Castiglione, 10, 40124 Bologna
Before booking, please note:
- Booking: Advance booking is recommended.
- Schedule: If the ticket is not used on the booked date, access on subsequent days will not be allowed, nor will any refund be granted. Please check opening hours on the website to ensure enough time to visit the entire Museum.
- Audio guide: To use the audio guide, you will need your own smartphone and earphones.
- Pets: Pets of any size are not permitted on the museum tour or in the temporary exhibition area. Guide dogs are always permitted. Pets are allowed in the Covered Courtyard, provided they are kept under the owner’s control.
- Luggage: Large bags and rucksacks are not permitted in the museum galleries or the temporary exhibition area. Luggage may be left in the designated storage areas.
- Reduced tickets: When purchasing reduced-price tickets, you must present valid documentation proving eligibility (Card Cultura, Bologna Welcome Card, proof of residence, student IDs, guide or companion credentials, etc.).
Cancellation:
Cancellations with refund or booking changes are possible up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
The sale of tourism services is managed by Bologna Welcome Travel Agency
Timetables
Museum opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: closed
Accessibility
Hearing Disabilities
- The entrance does not present any barriers for visitors with hearing impairments. Access and independent visits are facilitated by introductory panels. The museum’s theme is unique—the history of Bologna—and the layout is chronological. Room panels are available to introduce the exhibition, era by era, in a foreign language, translating the content displayed on the panels. Traditional exhibition methods alternate with innovative pathways that use multiple channels and codes.
The language of the explanatory panels requires intermediate language skills. Comprehension is supported by the use of graphics and visual aids, combining images, text, and installations, which together make the content accessible. Visual communication in case of alarm is not provided in the bathrooms or elevator.
Mobility Disabilities and Movement Difficulties
- The museum is largely accessible; however, visitors with reduced mobility may encounter difficulties in the first room (Bologna Etrusca), where an Etruscan street is reconstructed with a very uneven pavement.
Map
Interests
- Art & Culture
