Museo del Cielo e della Terra
Science museum in San Giovanni in Persiceto with a planetarium, observatory, meteorites, botanical garden, insect laboratory and physics space.
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About the museum
The Museo del Cielo e della Terra opened in 2000 in San Giovanni in Persiceto, in the province of Bologna. It explores the links between sky and earth, between stars and animals, between the Sun and plants, and the way humans use resources and technology. It is run by Agenter, which also runs the Museo archeologico ambientale and the Museo della macchina a vapore “Franco Risi”.
The historic core is the astronomical area in Vicolo Baciadonne, with the planetarium, the astronomical observatory and a large collection of meteorites. The planetarium has a dome about 9 metres in diameter, with more than a thousand stars projected and around fifty seats. The observatory, run by the Gruppo astrofili persicetani, is equipped with telescopes and an instrument for observing the Sun.
The museum also includes the Orto botanico “Ulisse Aldrovandi”, with more than three hundred plant species, the Laboratorio dell’insetto, a living museum devoted to insects, and Fisica Experience, with experiments and a laboratory on the history and teaching of physics. Shows, lectures and workshops are offered to the public and to schools.
Highlights
- Planetarium with a dome of about 9 metres
- Astronomical observatory with telescopes
- Collection of meteorites
- Orto botanico “Ulisse Aldrovandi” with free admission
- Laboratorio dell’insetto and Fisica Experience
Permanent exhibitions
- Area astronomica – Planetarium with a dome of about 9 metres, astronomical observatory with telescopes and a large collection of meteorites.
- Fisica Experience – Interactive physics experiments and a laboratory on the history and teaching of physics.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Agenter
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4Children aged 4 to 14 and holders of the Card Cultura |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 3 · Free admission from 0 to 3 years. |
Planetarium and insect laboratory: full €6, reduced €4, plus a €1 advance sales fee. Fisica Experience: full €7, reduced €5, plus a €1 advance sales fee. The observatory and botanical garden are free of charge. Tickets can also be bought at the box office on the day of the event, while places last.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Fisica Experience and the laboratory offer activities and workshops for children, including routes for children aged 3 to 7.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Shows at the planetarium, lectures and workshops are offered to the public and to schools; evening events are booked through the online ticket office or the office. |
