Museo Giardino geologico "Sandra Forni"
Museum of the Emilia-Romagna Region in Bologna with rocks, fossils and minerals from the region, an indoor route and an outdoor geological garden.
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About the museum
The Museo Giardino geologico “Sandra Forni” brings together rocks, minerals, fossils and soils assembled by the Geology, Soils and Seismic Area of the Emilia-Romagna Region. It is named after Sandra Forni, a colleague in the regional geological and seismic service who died in 2005.
The museum is spread across three places in Bologna: the foyer of the Terza Torre of the Region at Viale della Fiera 8, the themed path in the greenery in front of the tower (Kenzo Tange garden) and the foyer of the seat of the Legislative Assembly at Viale Aldo Moro 50.
The indoor section offers a route through the basic concepts of Earth sciences, with a part on regional geology. In the garden, the exposed rocks document the geological history of Emilia-Romagna from about 250 million years ago, from the formation of the Apennines to that of the plain and the Adriatic coast. A 360° virtual tour is also available on the Region’s website.
Highlights
- Garden rocks that tell the regional geological story from about 250 million years ago
- Indoor route on Earth sciences with a section on regional geology
- Three linked sites: Terza Torre, Kenzo Tange garden and the Legislative Assembly foyer
- 360° virtual tour online
Permanent exhibitions
- Sezione interna: scienze della Terra e geologia regionale – Route in the foyer of the Terza Torre with rock, mineral and fossil samples and a focus on the geology of Emilia-Romagna.
- Giardino geologico – Outdoor route in the garden in front of the tower, with rocks documenting the region’s geological history.
- Operated by
- Regione Emilia-Romagna – Area Geologia, Suoli e Sismica
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
From Bologna Centrale station take bus 35 to Viale della Fiera, or bus 28 or 38 to Piazzale Aldo Moro and then walk for about 5 minutes. From the airport, the Aerobus BLQ shuttle runs to Bologna Centrale station.
By car: from the A14 motorway take the Bologna Fiera exit; from Padua, take the ring road (tangenziale), exit 8.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | School and group visits are arranged in advance by writing to segrgeol@regione.emilia-romagna.it. Guided tours are currently not available. |
