Museo di scienze naturali Luigi Paolucci

About the museum

The Museo di scienze naturali Luigi Paolucci is housed in the complex of the former Monastero di Santa Zita in Offagna and is named after the Ancona naturalist Luigi Paolucci (1849–1935). The collections arise from a life of study and field research and document the biodiversity and geological history of the Marche.

The route is divided into several sections: the palaeontological and mineralogical collections illustrate the geological evolution of the territory with notable fossils, while the botanical and zoological sections, with historic herbaria and faunal specimens, show the environmental richness of the region, with particular attention to the Conero area. A detailed reconstruction presents the fauna of the Marche from the sea to the mountains.

The display is clear and educational, suitable for all ages, and the museum is a reference point for science outreach and for schools. The youngest visitors can explore the rooms with an audioguide designed specially for them.

Highlights

• Reconstruction of Marche fauna from the sea to the mountains
• Palaeontological and mineralogical collections
• Historic herbaria and faunal specimens
• Audioguide designed for children
• Based in the former Monastero di Santa Zita

Permanent exhibition

• Collezioni naturalistiche di Luigi Paolucci – Sections on palaeontology, mineralogy, botany and zoology on the nature of the Marche, with particular attention to the Conero.

Operated by

Comune di Offagna (gestione: Associazione Polo Museale Offagna)

Visitors per year

approx. 2,000

Admission & discounts

The full price of €7 applies to a single museum; a visit to all three museums costs €10. Free admission for children up to 5 years of age, for people with disabilities and their companions, and for residents of Offagna. A voucher entitles holders to reduced admission at some partner sites in Offagna, Castelfidardo, Camerano and Osimo (available from participating accommodation or from the museums).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• 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 official page provides no information on the museum's accessibility; for information, contact the Polo Museale.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Audioguide designed for children and playful educational workshops for schools and summer centres; the route is suitable for all ages.

Getting there & parking

Offagna lies in the hills 15 km from Ancona and 8 km from the A14 Ancona Sud–Osimo motorway exit and the Strada Statale 16 Adriatica; road signs are posted from every direction.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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