Museums in Emilia-Romagna
The Civic Archaeological Museum and the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Bologna, the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena, the Museo Ferrari in Maranello and the National Museum in Ravenna.
Emilia-Romagna Museum Guide
Our guide lists 75 museums in Emilia-Romagna across 33 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Bologna (11), Ravenna (9), and Ferrara (8).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (35%), History & Cultural History (15%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (12%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
7 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €12.
28 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 18 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Emilia-Romagna
The best-known museums in Emilia-Romagna
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare NuovoArt · Ravenna
Mausoleo di TeodoricoArchaeology · Ravenna
Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in ClasseArt · Ravenna
Biblioteca MalatestianaHistory · Cesena
Castello EstenseCastles & Palaces · Ferrara
Battistero degli ArianiArchaeology · Ravenna
Abbazia di Pomposa e Museo PomposianoArt · Codigoro
Museo Automobili LamborghiniTechnology · Sant'Agata Bolognese
Museo FerrariTechnology · Maranello
Museo SchifanoiaArt · Ferrara
Museums in Emilia-Romagna with free admission
Museums in Emilia-Romagna with programs for families
- Castello EstenseCastles & Palaces · Ferrara
- Museo FerrariTechnology · Maranello
Pinacoteca Nazionale di BolognaArt · Bologna
Museo Enzo FerrariTechnology · Modena
Galleria d'arte moderna Ricci OddiArt · Piacenza
Museo del pomodoroHistory · Collecchio
Antico Porto di ClasseArchaeology · Ravenna
Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche in FaenzaArt · Faenza
Museo Nazionale di RavennaArchaeology · Ravenna
Labirinto della MasoneArt · Fontanellato
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Emilia-Romagna
- Biblioteca MalatestianaHistory · Cesena
- Castello EstenseCastles & Palaces · Ferrara
- Battistero degli ArianiArchaeology · Ravenna
- Museo FerrariTechnology · Maranello
- Museo SchifanoiaArt · Ferrara
Teatro FarneseHistory · Parma
Galleria nazionale di ParmaArt · Parma
Galleria EstenseArt · Modena
Museo civico archeologico di BolognaArchaeology · Bologna
Castello di TorrechiaraCastles & Palaces · Langhirano
Museums in Emilia-Romagna with the highest published visitor numbers
- Basilica di Sant'Apollinare NuovoArt · Ravenna
- Museo FerrariTechnology · Maranello
- Biblioteca MalatestianaHistory · Cesena
- Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in ClasseArt · Ravenna
- Castello EstenseCastles & Palaces · Ferrara
- Museo Enzo FerrariTechnology · Modena
Museo della Città “Luigi Tonini”Regional · Rimini- Galleria nazionale di ParmaArt · Parma
- Museo civico archeologico di BolognaArchaeology · Bologna
- Museo Automobili LamborghiniTechnology · Sant'Agata Bolognese
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Emilia-Romagna?
Our directory currently lists 75 museums in Emilia-Romagna across 33 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Emilia-Romagna?
Some of the best known are Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Teodorico, Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Biblioteca Malatestiana, and Castello Estense.
Which museums in Emilia-Romagna offer free admission?
7 museums are free to visit – for example Campo di Fossoli, Casa Ariosto, Palazzo dei Musei, and La Quadreria di Palazzo Rossi Poggi Marsili.
Which museums in Emilia-Romagna are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 17 are open, such as Basilica di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, Mausoleo di Teodorico, and Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe.
Which museums in Emilia-Romagna are wheelchair accessible?
28 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Biblioteca Malatestiana, Castello Estense, and Battistero degli Ariani. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Emilia-Romagna?
A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €27. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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