The original nucleus of the collection consists of the gathering of the collection of the 16th century of naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi and finds of Cospi and Marsili, gathered during the 18th century in the Institute of Sciences. In recent years the ethnological and malacological collections have been implemented and reorganized for scholars.
Also exhibited are ornithological collections, african trophies, dioramas, systematic collections of the most important animal groups, and the Altobello collection including amphibians, reptiles and mammals.
A big sunfish (Mola mola) found on the Romagna coast in the first half of the 40s, welcomes the visitors in the great hall of the museum. The museum of Zoology is part of Sistema Museale d'Ateneo Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna - SMA.
Map
Collezione di Zoologia
Via Selmi 3, 40126
Telephone: +39 051 2094960
Email: sma.zoologia@unibo.it
Site/minisite/other: http://sma.unibo.it/it/il-sistema-museale/collezione-di-zoologia/collezione-di-zoologia
Entrance
Free
Interests
- Art & Culture
Details
Accessibility
Motor disability and mobility issues
The main entrance features steps, but there are two ramps with a handrail and a slight 5% + gradient.
After the main door, there are a few steps with no handrail. The stairlift can be used with the help of the personnel stationed in the porter’s lodge.
A lift from the ground floor can be used with the help of the staff.
Timetables
Winter opening hours
1 September – 31 May
Tuesday to Friday: 9.00 am – 1.00 pm*
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Summer opening hours
1 June – 31 August
Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays: 9.00 – 13.00*
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing time
Closed: Mondays (except public holidays), 1 January, 1 May, 15 August, 24 and 25 December
