The Archiginnasio Palace for schools

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

On the day of the visit, or upon confirmation of services if submitted by email, the school must provide a letter certifying the nature of the visit as a school activity in order to qualify for the discount.

Prices:

Admission is free for primary (elementary) and lower secondary (middle) schools, while for upper secondary (high) schools and universities the ticket price is €2.00 per student.

Each school group is entitled to two free tickets for accompanying teachers and one free ticket for a licensed tour guide.

Up to 300 daily tickets are allocated to school groups, subject to availability.

Timetable:

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

10:00 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 10:50 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:10 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 3:10 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 book their admission in accordance with this rule, and therefore must reserve one or more admission slots.

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.

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.

If groups are not already equipped with earphones, they can purchase them at the same time as their tickets or request them within 24 hours of the visit by writing to booking@bolognawelcome.it. The rental cost is €2.00 per earphone. Up to two teachers or accompanying persons per group are eligible for free earphones.

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

How to book:

online or by e-mail

Online:

You can book your dates independently from 1 October by paying online using the booking button below. When booking, select the type of school for the number of students attending, while for teachers, accompanying adults and guides, use the dedicated price category.

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

By mail:

by writing to booking@bolognawelcome.it specifying

• name of school
• number of participants divided between students and teachers/accompanying persons
• date and time
• indicate whether an external tour guide is required

Upon receipt of the email Bologna Welcome will send a quote and the dead line for confirmation and payment of 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.