The Archiginnasio Palace for schools

School groups or universities accompanied by their teachers/professors are required to book in advance. 

Timetable:

The following slots are reserved for schools visiting the Anatomical Theatre:

10:00 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:10 p.m., 3:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Visits to the Anatomical Theatre are limited to a maximum of 10 minutes inside the hall, and a maximum of 30 people are allowed in at any one time. 

Groups of more than 30 people must reserve multiple entry slots (see “How to book”).

Prices:

• Free admission: primary school and lower secondary school
• Admission €2 per person: upper secondary school and university groups

Each school group is entitled to two free tickets for accompanying teachers and one free ticket for a qualified tour guide. Free admission is also available for persons with disabilities and one accompanying person.

Earphone usage policy:

Inside the Archiginnasio Palace, the use of earphones is mandatory for secondary school groups and universities, while for primary and middle schools, earphones are optional.

The use of microphones or loudspeakers inside the building is not allowed.

Teachers accompanying secondary school students are considered on an equal footing with tour guides and therefore may not provide explanations without the use of earphones. If teachers are not interested in providing explanations and wish to be exempted from the obligation to use earphones, they may fill out a special declaration, which must be kept for the entire duration of the visit and is available at the ticket office when tickets are collected. Therefore, explanations cannot be given without the use of earphones.

How to book:

Online:

online booking is mandatory for school groups that already have a tour guide or teachers who also act as guides.

How to book online:

• Click on the “book now” button, select the desired date and time
• Select the price category for the type of school for the number of students present and any accompanying persons exceeding the free quota
• For teachers, accompanying persons and guides, use the dedicated price category
• If the group has more than 30 participants, it is necessary to book more than one tour. If a teacher or guide is required to attend more than one tour, it is necessary to book their place on each tour

Tickets purchased are non-refundable and are only valid for the time and day chosen at the time of booking.

Request for guided tour by email:

booking by email is only possible if the school group needs to request a guided tour with a tour guide.

In this case only, you can write to booking@bolognawelcome.it indicating:

• name of the school

• number of participants divided between pupils and teachers/accompanying adults

• date and time

Upon receipt of the email, Bologna Welcome will send a quote and the deadline by which to confirm and pay for the services requested.

Not a school group and want to book admission to the Archiginnasio for yourself or a group? Visit the dedicated booking page.