Museo di Storia Naturale di Foggia
Natural history museum in Foggia, opened in 1996, with collections on the evolution and habitats of the Capitanata, dioramas and tactile routes.
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About the museum
The museum opened in 1996 and holds natural history specimens mainly from the local area; it carries out research and public outreach on the flora, fauna and ecosystems of the Capitanata. It is part of the Polo Biblio-Museale of Foggia, established by the Puglia Region, and is in Viale Giuseppe Di Vittorio.
The sections are organised in two large areas. The “Evoluzione” (Evolution) area includes the Darwin Room, the Pedone Collection, the Sea Rooms and the Martucci malacological collection. The “Ambienti di Capitanata” (Habitats of the Capitanata) area presents the wetlands and the steppe, hill and mountain environments of the territory.
The visit routes are enriched by numerous dioramas and tactile routes. In March 2019, after restoration and air-conditioning work, the museum reopened to the public with guided tours for schools and the “Serate Natura” (Nature Evenings) series of talks.
Highlights
- Darwin Room and area on evolution
- Martucci malacological collection
- Sea Rooms and Pedone Collection
- Dioramas of the Capitanata habitats (wetlands, steppe, hills and mountains)
- Tactile routes
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Regione Puglia – Polo Biblio-Museale di Foggia
- Visitors per year
- approx. 4,646
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50 |
Admission of €2 and €1.50 according to Museionline; some family and school activities are free of charge with booking.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The visit routes include tactile routes.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Events for children with guided visits, such as the morning “Radici e natura” (Roots and Nature, ages 6–10) in October 2026, booking by telephone.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours led by the museum’s naturalists, including for schools by reservation; the museum organises talks, exhibitions and educational workshops. |
