Museo storico del soldatino «Mario Massaccesi»
Museum devoted to toy soldiers and historical figurines in Villa Aldrovandi Mazzacorati in Bologna, with free admission.
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About the museum
The Museo storico del soldatino “Mario Massaccesi” presents itself as a unique institution in Italy devoted to toy soldiers and historical figurines. It belongs to the Società Nazionale del Modello e della Figurina Storica and is housed in Villa Aldrovandi Mazzacorati, in Via Toscana in Bologna.
The collection is divided into sections: paper, wooden, serigraphed tinplate, pewter (Nuremberg type), lead (Viennese type) and fully three-dimensional soldiers; soldiers in paste, plastic, rubber and clay; and soldiers for wargames and historical miniatures. Models and reproductions, curiosities and pieces of particular historical importance are also on display, together with paintings, sketches and memorabilia.
Highlights
- Paper, wooden, tinplate, pewter and lead soldiers
- Historical miniatures and soldiers for wargames
- Models and reproductions
- Paintings, sketches and memorabilia
- Housed in Villa Aldrovandi Mazzacorati
- Operated by
- Società Nazionale del Modello e della Figurina Storica
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,500
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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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 private groups can book a visit by phone or by writing to the museum. |
