Museo Civico di Zoologia and its collection

Museo Civico di Zoologia
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Museo Civico di Zoologia is a natural history museum in Rome that specializes in fauna and its evolution throughout history. Its collections include conches, several insects, and over 290 artifacts from mammals, some of which are today extinct. Highlights in the museum include the skeleton of a common minke whale, an elephant and a giraffe. Furthermore, the museum displays a collection of primate skulls. The mdoern displays, with over 1000 square metres of multi-sensorial interactive station exhibitions and three-dimensional reconstructions.

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Museo Civico di Zoologia
Via Ulisse Aldrovandi 18
00197 Rome

Visitor information Museo Civico di Zoologia

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
9:00 – 19:00
Wednesday
9:00 – 19:00
Thursday
9:00 – 19:00
Friday
9:00 – 19:00
Saturday
9:00 – 19:00
Sunday
9:00 – 19:00

Admission

0 – 5Free
Roma PassFree
Reduced€5.00
Normal rate€7.00

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Via Ulisse Aldrovandi 18, Rome

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Exhibitions

No exhibitions in Museo Civico di Zoologia have been found.

Museo Civico di Zoologia Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Museo Civico di Zoologia in Rome offers an informative experience for those interested in natural history and zoology. The museum houses a diverse collection of animal specimens, including taxidermy displays and skeletal structures. Visitors often appreciate the well-organized exhibits that showcase various species from different parts of the world. The dinosaur section is particularly popular, especially among younger guests. While the museum provides educational value, some reviewers note that it's relatively small compared to other natural history museums and that some exhibits could benefit from updating. The museum's location in Villa Borghese adds to its appeal, allowing visitors to combine their visit with a stroll in the park. Overall, the Museo Civico di Zoologia offers a solid, if not spectacular, museum experience that can be enjoyable for families and science enthusiasts, though it may not be a top priority for first-time visitors to Rome with limited time.

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