Museo Giardino della Rosa Antica
Museum garden in Montagnana di Serramazzoni with over 800 varieties of old and classic roses, a herbarium of the senses, a nursery and a shop.
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About the museum
The Museo Giardino della Rosa Antica is in Montagnana di Serramazzoni, at 420 metres above sea level and about 25–30 km from Modena, on 43 hectares, three of which are devoted entirely to over 800 rose varieties. In 1996 the site was abandoned clay soil: the founders chose a “gentle” method, letting the land regenerate on its own for seven years before intervening.
The visit takes place inside and outside the park: the garden of old and classic roses, the nursery with potted roses, the museum’s indoor rooms and the herbarium of the senses, designed by Riccardo Viti as a multisensory herbarium involving all five senses, with seeds and thorns to touch. The shop sells rose specialities, books and other products inspired by the flowers of the museum.
The museum also offers courses, meetings and events on the cultivation, history and uses of the rose and, on request, tastings of local products and rose specialities for groups of at least 10 people.
Highlights
- Garden with over 800 varieties of old and classic roses
- Herbarium of the senses to touch and smell
- Nursery with potted roses
- Shop with rose products and specialities
Permanent exhibition
- Giardino delle rose antiche e classiche – Three hectares of garden with over 800 rose varieties, a nursery and a herbarium of the senses.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Reduced | €6Children aged 7 to 14, pensioners and members of partner organisations |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 5 · Children aged 7 to 14: €6; under 6s free admission. |
| Seniors | €6Pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per personGroups and tour parties; booking is advisable on +39 0536 939 010. |
Standard ticket “garden + herbarium” €9. With the Mondoparchi family card, Touring Servizi, Brescia Musei or A.Di.P.A. membership, admission is €6 and there is a 10% discount on products.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 museum states that it is accessible for people with disabilities, and that there are car parks and rest areas along the park paths.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Hands-on stations
The herbarium of the senses allows visitors to touch rose seeds and thorns.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
By car from the Modena Nord or Modena Sud exits of the A1 motorway to Maranello, then along the provincial road SP 3 (Via Giardini) towards Serramazzoni for about 7 km; the museum is signposted just before the village of Montagnana. The museum has car parks.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop with rose specialities, books and products; nursery with potted roses.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum lists a venue for events among its services.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum offers visit booking; on request, tastings of local products and rose specialities are arranged, with advance booking and a minimum of 10 people. |
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