Museo di Mineralogia "L. Bombicci"
University mineralogical collection in a building of 1907, with about 48,000 specimens gathered by Luigi Bombicci; free admission.
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About the museum
The collection is linked to the history of the Chair of Mineralogy of the University of Bologna, established in 1860. Luigi Bombicci Porta, a native of Siena, was appointed professor the same year and took over its direction in 1862 at Palazzo Poggi.
Under his guidance the holdings grew from about 9,000 specimens of minerals and rocks in 1862 to about 48,000 in 1901. The present building, constructed on his initiative, was completed in 1907, four years after the death of its founder.
The collection is open to the public with reduced hours and only at certain times of the year; on closing days guided tours, workshops and events are sometimes held.
Highlights
- About 48,000 minerals and rocks gathered by Luigi Bombicci
- Historic building completed in 1907
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione di mineralogia Luigi Bombicci – Collection of minerals and rocks assembled in the 19th century by Luigi Bombicci, in the building erected on his initiative.
- Operated by
- Università di Bologna – Sistema Museale di Ateneo
- Visitors per year
- approx. 5,172
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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 collection presents access difficulties for people with mobility impairments; for information please call 051 209 4922. Heating is not active in the rooms.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
Toilets and snack area.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Online booking via Ticketlandia; compulsory for groups of more than 10 people visiting independently (write to the collection’s e-mail address). Guided and educational visits on request for individuals, groups, schools, university groups and summer camps. |
