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Ferrari Museum, Maranello, Bologna
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Photo: Arnaud 25, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Paid; combo with the Modena museum
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Opening hours
- Daily by day
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 5 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Highlights
- F1 cars, road models, trophies
- Simulator
- Extra charge
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours; half a day with travel
- Location
- Maranello, ≈ 45 km from Bologna
Key facts
1990the museum opened by the Maranello factory
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English WikipediaMaranellohome of the factory since the 1940s
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English WikipediaFormula 1racing cars are the core of the display
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English WikipediaModenahome to the second museum, Enzo Ferrari's house
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English Wikipedia≈ 45 kmfrom Bologna to Maranello
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MapAbout the Ferrari Museum
In the small town of Maranello near Modena, the famous Italian sports-car maker has run its factory since the middle of the 20th century. In 1990 a museum opened next to it, and it has become a pilgrimage site for car lovers from around the world.
The displays change, with themed exhibitions, but there's always a racing hall and a trophy room. You'll see Formula 1 cars from different eras that won championships, sports coupés and roadsters from the first post-war models to today's hypercars, engines and drivers' steering wheels.
Halls and simulators
The most striking room lines up racing cars in a row beside a wall of trophies. Others hold road models, concept cars and a workshop display showing how engines and bodies are built.
For an extra fee you can drive a lap in a professional racing simulator; queues can be long, so book at the ticket desk on arrival. There are spots where you can sit in a cockpit for photos, and the shop by the entrance sells branded clothing and model cars.
What to see at the Ferrari Museum
- The F1 hall — championship-winning cars.
- The trophy wall — prizes from racing history.
- Road models — from classics to hypercars.
- Engines — cutaway and on stands.
- Racing simulator — separate ticket.
- Fiorano test track — seen on the bus tour.
Maranello and around
Maranello is a small town where almost everything revolves around cars: red flags, branded shops and restaurants frequented by mechanics and drivers. From the museum you can book a short bus tour past the factory and the Fiorano test track; the factory itself is usually closed to visitors, but you may see new cars being tested.
Around it lies the province of Modena, home of balsamic vinegar, Parmesan and sparkling Lambrusco. With time to spare, stop in Modena itself: its cathedral, square and Ghirlandina tower are UNESCO-listed, and the trattorias serve tortellini and long-aged traditional vinegar.
How to get to the Ferrari Museum from Bologna
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
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More tips
- Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena, about 25 minutes.
- From Modena station, the shuttle to Maranello, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- By car from Bologna, about 50 minutes on the A1.
- From Milan, the train to Modena in about 1.5 hours, then the shuttle.
Tips for the trip
Buy tickets online, especially if you want the simulator or the track bus tour, as places are limited. Photography is allowed inside. Children usually love it: the cars are right there to study, and some you can sit in.
Allow an hour and a half to two hours for the museum and half a day for the whole trip from Bologna. Car fans will find more sports-car museums in the region, which is why Emilia-Romagna is called 'Motor Valley'.
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Bologna and Maranello
The Ferrari Museum in the morning, Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio in Bologna in the evening.
- Museo Ferrari, Maranelloyou are here5 h · Paid
- 665 min walk from the previous stopSan Petronio45 min · Free
2 places · about 16 h 50 min with walks · 665 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- Train to Modena plus a shuttle.
- Combo ticket with Modena.
- Book the simulator at the desk.
- Half a day with travel.
Questions
How do I get to the Ferrari Museum from Bologna?
By train to Modena in about 25 minutes, then the shuttle to Maranello in 30 to 40 minutes.
How much is the Ferrari Museum?
Entry is paid; a combined ticket with the Modena museum is available. Prices are on the official site.
What is there to see at the Ferrari Museum?
Formula 1 cars, road models, engines and the trophy room; the simulator costs extra.
Can you visit the Ferrari factory?
Usually not inside, but a bus tour from the museum passes the factory and the Fiorano track.
How long do you need at the Ferrari Museum?
1.5 to 2 hours; half a day with the trip from Bologna.
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Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia: Museo Ferrari and Maranello
- Official museum site, ferrari.com/museums
