Museo Nicolis

About the museum

The museum grew out of the passion of Luciano Nicolis, a Veronese entrepreneur and collector who founded Lamacart and devoted his life to preserving technical and industrial heritage. The 6,000-square-metre exhibition space opened in 2000 and holds a collection that is shared with the public as an example of entrepreneurial culture.

The collections are divided into ten thematic sections: over 200 vintage cars, 104 motorcycles, 114 bicycles, around 500 cameras, movie cameras and film equipment, 100 musical instruments and jukeboxes, 102 typewriters, three aircraft with flight instruments, a military area with memorabilia from the two World Wars, models and engines. A rare collection includes 106 steering wheels from Formula 1, touring, gran turismo and sports cars.

Among the marques represented are Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Avions Voisin, Darracq and Isotta Fraschini. The museum has received international awards in the field of classic cars, including the “Museum of the Year” from the Historic Motoring Awards in London, and is part of the “Città dei Motori” network.

Highlights

• Over 200 vintage cars, including Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Bugatti
• Collection of 106 Formula 1 and sports car steering wheels
• Three aircraft and flight instruments
• Motorcycles, bicycles, cameras and typewriters
• Military area with memorabilia from the two World Wars

Permanent exhibition

• Collezioni del Museo Nicolis – Ten collections across 6,000 square metres: cars, motorcycles, bicycles, aircraft, musical instruments, cameras and typewriters, Formula 1 steering wheels and a military area.

Founded

2000

Operated by

Associazione Museo Nicolis

Admission & discounts

A single combined ticket gives access to all collections. Free admission also for accompanying teachers, coach drivers, one accompanying adult per 20 people in a group, journalists, tourist guides, ICOM members and holders of the Verona Card up to 18 years of age.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

All floors can be reached by lift, with a route suitable for wheelchairs. On request, a wheelchair and a folding changing table are available. Accessible toilets on all floors except the third. Reception staff accompany anyone who needs help getting to the floors.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Family package, guided family walk and educational programmes for schools; the museum admits pets on a leash.

Getting there & parking

By car: A22 motorway Modena–Brenner, exit Verona Nord (about 13 km), then the ring road towards the airport and Villafranca. From Valerio Catullo airport the museum is about 3 km away, towards Villafranca.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check

Unattended cloakroom. By reservation, lunches and catering for groups are possible in the “Villoresi” meeting room, which has a catering area.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The museum’s conference centre; corporate and private events by reservation, Monday to Sunday.

Plan your visit