This is one of the most important zoological museums in Italy thanks to its large size and number of collections preserved and on display. It was established in 1860 but transferred to here in 1936. New acquisitions were added to the original nucleus of the museum formed from the Aldrovandi, Cospi and Marsili collections. The [...]
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Museum of Zoology
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
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Museum of Anthropology
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
This museum of anthropology documents the study of mankind and consists of three areas: ‘Paleoanthropology and Pre-history’, ‘Anthropometric instruments of historical interest’, and ‘Man and the environment’. It was originally located in Palazzo Poggi under Fabio Frassetto but transferred here in 1933. Among the finds is the skeleton ‘Lucy dell’ Australopitecina’, deemed to be quite [...]
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This museum of anthropology documents the study of mankind and consists of three areas: ‘Paleoanthropology and Pre-history’, ‘Anthropometric instruments of historical interest’, and ‘Man and the environment’. It was originally located in Palazzo Poggi under Fabio Frassetto but transferred here in 1933. Among the finds is the skeleton ‘Lucy dell’ Australopitecina’, deemed to be quite [...]
Museum of Comparative Anatomy
Monday, November 7th, 2011
This museum of comparative anatomy was founded in 1814. It documents the evolution of several vertebrate organs as well as the many instruments used such as microscopes, microtomes and different syringes for the injections of coloured wax into the vessels. The nucleus of the exhibition was donated by Gioacchino Murat in 1814 and henceforth has [...]
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This museum of comparative anatomy was founded in 1814. It documents the evolution of several vertebrate organs as well as the many instruments used such as microscopes, microtomes and different syringes for the injections of coloured wax into the vessels. The nucleus of the exhibition was donated by Gioacchino Murat in 1814 and henceforth has [...]
Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Museum
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
This building of Bologna University is home to The Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Musuem. On display in this corridor is the Luigi Calori collection of 2,000 human skulls, organised and catalogued according to specific themes such as Suicide victims, Handicapped, African and even Ancient Romans. Luigi Calori graduated in 1829. He was nominated head of [...]
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This building of Bologna University is home to The Luigi Cattaneo Anatomical Wax Musuem. On display in this corridor is the Luigi Calori collection of 2,000 human skulls, organised and catalogued according to specific themes such as Suicide victims, Handicapped, African and even Ancient Romans. Luigi Calori graduated in 1829. He was nominated head of [...]
Astronomical museum and observatory tower
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
This Astronomical museum in via Zamboni is where the first astronomers plied their trade since 1700s. Their many tools and old fashioned equipment eg, wooden telescopes are on show in the various rooms. Not so easy to reach though as there are a few steps to climb however a free personal guide makes the tour quite interesting.
This Astronomical museum in via Zamboni is where the first astronomers plied their trade since 1700s. Their many tools and old fashioned equipment eg, wooden telescopes are on show in the various rooms. Not so easy to reach though as there are a few steps to climb however a free personal guide makes the tour quite interesting.
Toy Soldier Museum
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
The Museo del Soldatino -Toy Soldier Museum, is inside an 18th century villa. It’s a young boy’s dream world with 12,500 toy soldiers displayed in their full glory. The exhibits represent many nations around the world including the Franco-Prussian Wars, Zulu Wars in Africa, Italian Wars for Independence etc. Didactics are also encouraged here.
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The Museo del Soldatino -Toy Soldier Museum, is inside an 18th century villa. It’s a young boy’s dream world with 12,500 toy soldiers displayed in their full glory. The exhibits represent many nations around the world including the Franco-Prussian Wars, Zulu Wars in Africa, Italian Wars for Independence etc. Didactics are also encouraged here.
The Herbarium
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
On archive here are 120,000 species of dried plants not normally opened to the public. Occasionally on display are small collections. It deals with the collections of Italy’s most famous botanists from the 16th century on, including Ulisse Aldrovandi, Antonio Bertolini, Giuseppe Monti and Ferdinando Bassi.
On archive here are 120,000 species of dried plants not normally opened to the public. Occasionally on display are small collections. It deals with the collections of Italy’s most famous botanists from the 16th century on, including Ulisse Aldrovandi, Antonio Bertolini, Giuseppe Monti and Ferdinando Bassi.
The G.Ciamician Museological Collection
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Edoardo Collamarini designed this building housing G.Ciamician Museological Collection and exquisite wooden library. Also, a collection of scientific instruments, apparatus and samples by the father of photochemistry Giacomo Ciamician. The library contains 28000 volumes including historically rich literature by Ocellus Lucanus, Bacone, Boyle, Newton.
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Edoardo Collamarini designed this building housing G.Ciamician Museological Collection and exquisite wooden library. Also, a collection of scientific instruments, apparatus and samples by the father of photochemistry Giacomo Ciamician. The library contains 28000 volumes including historically rich literature by Ocellus Lucanus, Bacone, Boyle, Newton.
The Crescenzi-Pacinotti Scientific Collection
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Established in 1862 this school contains one of the most important scientific instrument collections in Italy. It’s quite small but varied displaying tools from 1800s for physics, mechanics, acoustics, thermodynamics, meteorology, optics, and electromagnetism. The strong reputation of this school was not doubt helped by Pacinotti and Righi.
Established in 1862 this school contains one of the most important scientific instrument collections in Italy. It’s quite small but varied displaying tools from 1800s for physics, mechanics, acoustics, thermodynamics, meteorology, optics, and electromagnetism. The strong reputation of this school was not doubt helped by Pacinotti and Righi.
Cineteca + Via Riva Reno
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
At one time a canal this street now called Via Riva Reno is home to a world renowned center, Cineteca, for preserving and restoring films. The buildings housed a monastery, then a slaughterhouse and tobacco factory. It was renovated after WWII. A small park is behind the buildings. Footage includes an exhibition of the area.
At one time a canal this street now called Via Riva Reno is home to a world renowned center, Cineteca, for preserving and restoring films. The buildings housed a monastery, then a slaughterhouse and tobacco factory. It was renovated after WWII. A small park is behind the buildings. Footage includes an exhibition of the area.