Museo dell’aeronautica Gianni Caproni
Museum in Trento with a collection of historic aircraft of global importance, born from the aviation archive of the pioneer Gianni Caproni.
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About the museum
The museum arose from the wish of the Trentino aviation pioneer Gianni Caproni (Massone di Arco, 1886 – Rome, 1957) and of his wife Timina, who from the early years of the company decided to preserve the main aircraft produced rather than dismantle them. Over time the collection was enriched with aircraft from other manufacturers and a substantial collection of works of art; in 1929 the Museo di Taliedo, in the province of Milan, was founded. The Museo Caproni is the first corporate museum in Italy.
The Trento seat was inaugurated in 1992 and houses an aeronautical collection of global importance, with some pieces of inestimable value. Since 1 July 2019 management has been entrusted to the Fondazione Museo storico del Trentino.
Among the aircraft on display are the Ansaldo S.V.A. 5, the Caproni Ca.60 “Transaereo Noviplano”, the Fokker D.VIII, the Lockheed F-104G Starfighter and the Savoia Marchetti S.M.79. The museum has a conference room with 100 seats and a small bookshop.
Highlights
- Caproni Ca.60 “Transaereo Noviplano”
- Ansaldo S.V.A. 5
- Fokker D.VIII
- Lockheed F-104G Starfighter
- Savoia Marchetti S.M.79
- Founded
- 1929
- Operated by
- Fondazione Museo storico del Trentino
- Visitors per year
- approx. 31,446
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4young people aged 15 to 26, over 65s, groups of 15 people, teachers, members of the Associazione Museo storico in Trento and other categories |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 13 · Free for under 14s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free for people with a disability above 74% or with a handicap under Law 104/92, and for their companions. |
| Families | €12With the Euregio Family Pass: parents with children up to 18 years €12; one parent with children up to 18 years €6. |
| Euregio Family Pass – one parent with children up to 18 years | €6 |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month from October to March (“Domenica al museo”)
Free admission also for accompanied school groups, ICOM, AMACI, ANISA and CIMAM members, tour guides, journalists, holders of the Guest Card Trentino, TrentoRovereto Card and Museum Pass, and personnel of the Aeronautica Militare and police officers.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
The museum is not served by any urban public transport line; the railway station is 6.4 km away.
By car
Parking available
Large car park in front for cars, motorhomes and coaches.
By car: take the Trento Sud exit of the A22 motorway; at the first roundabout turn right onto the bridge towards Trento Sud, and at the second roundabout take the first exit for the museum.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small bookshop with books, aviation gadgets and models of aircraft and helicopters.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 100 guests.
Conference room with 100 seats.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | From 24 October 2026, free activities every Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 and a free guided tour from 16:00 to 17:00 (admission ticket still payable). Guided tours for groups by reservation 7 days in advance (edu@museostorico.it, tel. +39 0461 230482): school groups €3 per participant, groups of up to 30 people €60. Booking mandatory for groups of more than 10 people (tel. +39 0461 1747045). |
