Museums in Modena
MUSEI CIVICI – ARCHAEOLOGICAL, ETHNOLOGICAL AND ART MUSEUMS
The civic museums contain an archaeological section with prehistoric relics (among which the Neolithic finds from the sites of Fiorano and Pescale), while the art section includes a collection of works by Modenese artists spanning from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Other exhibits include musical instruments, objects in painted and printed leather, decorations on paper, weapons, and ceramics.
Viale Vittorio Veneto, 5 c/o Palazzo dei Musei Tel. +39 059 203 3101www.comune.modena.it/museoarcheologico www.comune.modena.it/museoarte
BIBLIOTECA ESTENSE
The jewel of the Este library is one of the finest illuminated manuscripts in the world, the Bible of Borso d'Este, but other inestimable treasures are two ancient maps, the Carta Catalana, the missals of Borso d'Este and Anna Sforza, and the De Sphaera.
P.zza S. Agostino, 337 c/o Palazzo dei Musei Tel. +39 059 222 248This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it http://palazzodeimusei.comune.modena.it/palazzodeimusei
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK AND OPEN AIR MUSEUM OF MONTALE'S "TERRAMARA"
This park includes the reconstruction of a Bronze Age village, labs and workshops where students and schoolchildren can learn more about archaeology and what it's like to work at an archaeological site.
Via Vandelli, 552 Nuova Estense Montale Rangone Tel. +39 059 532 020, Fax +39 059 532 020This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.parcomontale.it www.museimodenesi.it
MUSEO DELLA BILANCIA (MUSEUM OF SCALES)
The museum includes 823 weighing instruments and over 10,200 documents showing the evolution of scales from ancient times to our days. There are also laboratories and multimedia stations to learn more about precision instruments.
Via Garibaldi, 34a Campogalliano Tel. +39 059 527 133, Fax +39 059 527.084This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
GALLERIA ESTENSE
One of the most important Italian art collections, the Galleria Estense bears witness to the artistic and archaeological interests of the Este family. Among its exhibits are a bust of Francesco I d'Este by Bernini, a portrait of the same man by Velazquez, a Madonna and child by Correggio, a triptych by El Greco, and a Crucifix by Guido Reni.
P.zza S. Agostino, 337 c/o Palazzo dei Musei Tel. +39 059 439 5711This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.galleriaestense.it www.museimodenesi.it
MUSEO DELLA REPUBBLICA PARTIGIANA (MUSEUM OF THE PARTISAN REPUBLIC)
Not everybody knows that during WWII some of the local partisans fighting for the liberation of Italy proclaimed the town of Montefiorino a republican state. This museum tells the story of the Resistance and the republic of Montefiorino until the end of the war, through documents and everyday events.
Via Rocca, 1 Montefiorino Tel. +39 059 219 442, +39 059 242 377, Fax +39 059 214.899This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.istitutostorico.mo.it
