Museo europeo degli studenti (MEUS)
University of Bologna museum on the role of the student over more than eight centuries of history, with around 400 objects, video installations and reconstructed rooms.
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About the museum
The Museo europeo degli studenti (MEUS) is part of the Sistema Museale di Ateneo of the University of Bologna and is located at Via Zamboni 33. It is presented as a unique museum in the European museum landscape: it traces more than eight centuries of the student’s role in the university and in society.
The route brings together around 400 objects, including paintings, manuscripts, sculptures, posters and costumes, along with reconstructed rooms and video installations, films and documentaries.
A ticket for the Museo di Palazzo Poggi or the Museo della Specola entitles you to buy a free admission ticket to the MEUS at the ticket office.
Highlights
- Around 400 objects: paintings, manuscripts, sculptures, posters, costumes
- Eight centuries of student life in Europe
- Reconstructed rooms and video installations
- Films and documentaries
- Operated by
- Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Sistema Museale di Ateneo
- Visitors per year
- approx. 3,718
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1young people aged 20 to 26, over-65s, groups with a guide of 10 to 20 people, holders of a FAI membership card or an Almae Matris Alumni card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 19 · Free admission for young people up to 19. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree for students and staff of the University of Bologna and for students of the Accademia di Belle Arti. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1 per personReduced rate for groups with a guide of 10 to 20 people. |
Free admission also for teachers with a staff card, journalists, tourist guides and holders of an ICOM, ANMS or Card Cultura card. Tickets can be bought online via Ticketlandia or MidaTicket. With a ticket for the Museo di Palazzo Poggi or the Specola, a free admission to the MEUS can be bought at the ticket office.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- 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 website indicates a lift and accessible toilets; free admission for people with disabilities and their companions.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 19 |
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- Baby changing facilities
The museum has a “Baby Pit Stop” area with a changing table and breastfeeding corner; there is a section dedicated to schools.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
“Baby Pit Stop” area for mothers and young children, with a changing table and space for breastfeeding.
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 | Guided and educational visits on request for individual visitors, groups, schools, university groups and summer camps. For groups of more than 10 people visiting independently, booking is mandatory (sma.museizamboni33@unibo.it). |
