Museo Civico di Rovereto

About the museum

The Museo Civico di Rovereto was founded in 1851 as a cultural association under the name Società del Museo Civico di Rovereto, on the initiative of a group of local intellectuals and professionals, including Fortunato Zeni. The founders aimed to protect the natural and historical heritage from any plundering and to spread scientific culture in the town. In some 150 years of activity the museum has had four venues and as many display layouts, up to the current one in the Palazzo Parolari, with the art collection at Palazzo Alberti Poja.

In 1983 the Società donated the entire museum collection to the Municipality, while continuing to exist as an association of members; in 2012 the Municipality established the Fondazione “Museo Civico di Rovereto”. The range of interests pursued, from the natural sciences to archaeology, from the figurative arts to technology, has made it a point of reference for the civic and cultural life of the town.

Today the Borgo Santa Caterina site houses the Museo di Scienze e Archeologia, with permanent rooms dedicated to archaeology, zoology, botany, astronomy, earth sciences and robotics, tactile displays with audio description and spaces designed for children. A second visitor site, the Museo della Città in Via Calcinari, is included in the single ticket. From 11 August 2026 the archaeology rooms are closed for refurbishment.

Highlights

• One of the oldest science museums in Italy (1851)
• Permanent rooms on archaeology, zoology, botany, astronomy and earth sciences
• Tactile displays with audio description
• “ricercatrova” kit for children aged 7 to 10
• Single ticket including the Museo della Città

Permanent exhibition

• Museo di Scienze e Archeologia – Permanent rooms on archaeology, zoology, botany, astronomy, earth sciences and robotics.

Founded

1851

Operated by

Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto

Visitors per year

approx. 39,938

Admission & discounts

The single ticket covers one admission to the Museo di Scienze e Archeologia and one to the Museo della Città and is valid for one year. Free admission also for accompanying teachers (maximum 2 per class), members of the Fondazione MCR, accredited journalists, cultural heritage professionals and holders of the Trentino Guest Card and Museum Pass Trentino.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description

At the Museo di Scienze e Archeologia a wheelchair, noise-cancelling headphones and tactile displays with audio description to listen to on your own smartphone are available. Social stories in AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) to prepare for the visit can be downloaded from the website.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area

On the third floor of the Museo di Scienze e Archeologia there is a kids’ area; the “ricercatrova” kit is for 7–10 year olds, and at least one toilet per site has a baby changing table.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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