Museo Federico II Stupor Mundi
Multimedia museum in Jesi, in Palazzo Ghislieri on the site of the birth of Frederick II, with sixteen thematic rooms on the life, kingdom and myth of the emperor.
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About the museum
Frederick II of Swabia was born in Jesi on 26 December 1194. According to tradition, his mother Constance of Hauteville gave birth to him in a tent set up in the cathedral square, at the spot where Palazzo Ghislieri now stands. For this reason the city has dedicated a museum to the emperor in the palazzo that overlooks the same square.
The route unfolds through sixteen thematic rooms that tell of his birth, his ancestors, the crown of Sicily, the empire, the castles, the relationship with the papacy, the crusade, the Lombard League, falconry, culture, his legacy and the myth of Frederick.
The display is based on interactive installations, 3D animations and multimedia content, with reconstructions of buildings and costumes.
Highlights
- Sixteen thematic rooms on the life and reign of Frederick II
- Interactive installations and 3D animations
- Reconstructions of buildings and costumes
- Rooms on castles, falconry and Frederician culture
- Audio guide in English, French and German
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso multimediale su Federico II – Sixteen thematic rooms with interactive installations, 3D animations and reconstructions dedicated to the life, reign and myth of Frederick II.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5Visitors aged 6 to 25, groups of at least 15 people, teachers, school groups and FAI members |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission from 0 to 5 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities, with a companion. |
| Families | €19 |
| Guided tour (by reservation, per person) | €10 |
Free admission also for registered journalists, tour guides on duty and ICOM members.
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 website indicates access for people with disabilities, with no further details.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €19 |
- Family tours & workshops
Family ticket €19; educational proposals for schools.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione di Jesi · 10-min walk
Jesi railway station, about 10 minutes' walk from the historic centre.
By car: A14 motorway, exit Ancona Nord, then SS 76 towards Ancona and exit Jesi Centro. Falconara Marittima airport is about 15 km away, and the port of Ancona about 32 km.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum bookshop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (EN, FR, DE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours by reservation only. For schools there is an educational programme (the proposal “Impara al museo!”, Learn at the museum). |
