Museo di Palazzo Poggi

Overview

Museo di Palazzo Poggi is the University of Bologna's cabinet of wonders—scientific instruments, anatomical waxes, natural history specimens, and geographical maps accumulated over five centuries.

Highlights

• Anatomical Wax Models: 18th-century wax figures by Anna Morandi Manzolini.
• Hall of Maps: 16th-century wall maps from the age of exploration.
• Aldrovandi Collection: Specimens from the founder of modern natural history.

History

The palazzo was built in the 16th century and became the seat of the university's Institute of Sciences in 1711.

Visitor Tips

• Free for students: University students enter free with valid ID.
• Duration: 60–75 minutes.