Collezione di Anatomia degli Animali Domestici
University collection of anatomical preparations of domestic and wild animals in Ozzano dell’Emilia, open free of charge by appointment.
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About the museum
The Collection of Domestic Animal Anatomy of the University of Bologna was founded in 1882, when Professor Clemente Papi took over the direction of the anatomical cabinet. Initially it numbered about a hundred preparations, rising to 650 in 1885 and to around 2,000 in 1922. Its purpose was to gather material useful for the study of practical anatomy.
The collection consists mainly of “dry” preparations and, to a lesser extent, plaster and papier-mâché models. Notable are numerous myological preparations and 80 natural and artificial skeletons of birds and mammals, including horse skeletons showing different phases of the gait.
There are also preparations of the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urogenital and nervous systems of various domestic mammals, with a rich series of brains and of spinal cord preparations made using the Giacomini method. The collection is completed by some preparations of wild animals, such as the skeletons of a lioness and of monkeys, and the digestive system and heart of an elephant. It is part of the Sistema Museale di Ateneo (university museum system) of the University of Bologna.
Highlights
- About 80 natural and artificial skeletons of birds and mammals
- Horse skeletons in different phases of the gait
- Brains and spinal cord preparations using the Giacomini method
- Preparations of wild animals, including lioness, monkeys and elephant
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione di Anatomia degli Animali Domestici – Dry anatomical preparations, models and skeletons of domestic and wild animals, collected since 1882.
- Founded
- 1882
- Operated by
- Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
- Visitors per year
- approx. 147
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The listing of the university museum system notes accessibility, a lift and toilet facilities.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The official listing indicates that there is a car park.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided and educational visits on request for individual visitors, groups, schools, university student groups and summer camps. For groups of more than 10 people visiting independently, booking is compulsory. |
