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Museum dedicated to the history of Italian basketball, housed in the PalaDozza in Bologna, with memorabilia, period images and interactive installations.
From April 18, 2026
A route through five areas on the history of Italian basketball and the national teams, with historic shirts and trophies, original commentaries, videos and an immersive area with lights, sounds and images.
The Museo del Basket Italiano came out of an ideas competition run by the Comune di Bologna and Bologna Welcome, whose international jury met in May 2019. The project was developed in collaboration with the Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro and found its place inside the PalaDozza, the city's sports arena linked to the history of basketball in Bologna.
The museum opened to the public on 18 April 2026 and is run by the Fondazione Bologna Welcome. The exhibition spaces cover around 400 square metres and combine original memorabilia, historical images, digital installations and interactive stations.
The route tells the story of the successes of the men's and women's national teams since 1921, the triumphs of the clubs, the iconic figures and the stories of players, coaches, managers, journalists and fans. Activities for schools and a space for meetings and presentations are also planned.
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Under 16, over 65, FIP members, holders of the Bologna Welcome Card |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 4 · Free admission for children under 5. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
Tickets can be bought online on the museum website. The categories for reductions and free admission are those set by Bologna Welcome.
The Bologna Welcome listing marks the venue as accessible; the museum refers to the dedicated page on its website for details.
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Urban buses (timetables on the TPER website).
The museum is a short walk from Bologna Centrale station. The area is close to the ZTL (limited traffic zone): check opening times and access gates before travelling by car. Bike sharing, taxis and ride-sharing services are available nearby.
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The museum organises events for companies and services for private individuals.
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits for schools are available; tickets are bought online. |
