Opened in January 2011, following the restoration that started in 2007, Palazzo Fava is a historical building in Bologna dating back to the Middle Ages, now transformed in the Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
The building, whose current structure took shape in the Renaissance, was purchased by the ancient Fava family in 1546, who entrusted the decoration of the main floor to the Carraccis with the fresco cycles of the Stories of Jason and Medea (Storie di Giasone e Medea) and the Stories of Aeneas (Storie di Enea). After the Fava-Ghisilieri's ownership, the building first passed on to the Medica family and then to Grand Hotel Majestic (known as the Baglioni in previous times). In 2005 the complex was purchased by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna, which financed its renovation, delivering it to the city as the Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
Today, in fact, there are regular exhibitions, at national and international level, such as Girl with a Pearl Earring (La Ragazza con l’orecchino di perla) and Ai Weiwei. Who am I?.
Palazzo Fava. Palazzo delle Esposizioni is part of the Genus Bononiae museum pole.
Map
Palazzo Fava. Palazzo delle Esposizioni
Via Manzoni 2
40121 Bologna
Telephone: +39 051 19936305
Email: palazzofava@genusbononiae.it
Site/minisite/other: https://genusbononiae.it/
Interests
- Art & Culture
Timetables
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am-7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 7pm |
| Friday | 10am-7pm |
| Saturday | 10am-7pm |
| Sunday | 10am-7pm |
Last admission at 6.30 p.m. Closed on non-holiday Mondays.
The hours indicated are valid until 20 July 2025.
From 21 to 28 July the Palazzo will be closed for dismantling.
It will reopen to the public from 29 July to 30 September (access to the frescoed rooms only)
Special opening on Friday 15 August 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM
Opening hours are subject to change. Please consult the official website for updates.
