# Ferrari Museum, Maranello, Bologna > The Ferrari Museum stands next to the famous carmaker's factory in the small town of Maranello, 45 km from Bologna. It shows Formula 1 racing cars, legendary road models from every decade and championship trophies, and one room has driving simulators. Entry is paid; get there by train to Modena and a shuttle, and allow half a day. Web page: https://yesgo.io/italy/bologna/ferrari-museum - City: [Bologna](https://yesgo.io/italy/bologna), Italy - YesGo score: 15/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 5 h - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Paid; combo with the Modena museum - Opening hours: Daily by day - Highlights: F1 cars, road models, trophies - Simulator: Extra charge - Time needed: 1.5–2 hours; half a day with travel - Location: Maranello, ≈ 45 km from Bologna - Coordinates: 44.52968, 10.86183 - Facts checked: 11.11.2026 ## Key facts - **1990** — the museum opened by the Maranello factory (source: English Wikipedia) - **Maranello** — home of the factory since the 1940s (source: English Wikipedia) - **Formula 1** — racing cars are the core of the display (source: English Wikipedia) - **Modena** — home to the second museum, Enzo Ferrari's house (source: English Wikipedia) - **≈ 45 km** — from Bologna to Maranello (source: Map) ## About 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. > **Two museums in a day** The brand has two museums: this one in Maranello and the Enzo Ferrari House Museum in Modena by the station. A shuttle links them, and a combined ticket is usually cheaper than two. From Bologna, start in Modena, take the shuttle to Maranello and back. ## 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 1. Train from Bologna Centrale to **Modena**, about 25 minutes. 2. From Modena station, the shuttle to Maranello, about 30 to 40 minutes. 3. By car from Bologna, about 50 minutes on the A1. 4. 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'. ## Before you go Tick off what's ready — your ticks are saved in this browser. - [ ] Buy tickets online, perhaps a Modena combo - [ ] Book the simulator at the desk - [ ] Check the shuttle timetable from Modena - [ ] See the trophy room - [ ] Stop in Modena for lunch ## Bologna and around: compare and choose Museums and day trips from Bologna rated by YesGo. - [Museo Ferrari, Maranello](https://yesgo.io/italy/bologna/ferrari-museum) — YesGo score 15/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 5 h · Paid ## Bologna and Maranello The Ferrari Museum in the morning, Piazza Maggiore and San Petronio in Bologna in the evening. 1. [Museo Ferrari, Maranello](https://yesgo.io/italy/bologna/ferrari-museum) — YesGo score 15/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 5 h · Paid 2. [San Petronio](https://yesgo.io/italy/bologna/san-petronio) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free ## Don't mix it up The Ferrari Museum in Maranello and the Enzo Ferrari House Museum in Modena are the brand's two museums, 20 km apart; the second is by Modena station. ## Tips - 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. ## How we checked Museum facts from English Wikipedia. Prices and hours weren't confirmed with an official source — hence the 'checking' badge. ## Sources - English Wikipedia: Museo Ferrari and Maranello - Official museum site, ferrari.com/museums --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.