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The Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica is a music museum and music library in Bologna. The museum is housed in the Palazzo Aldini Sanguinetti of which the first floor contains nine rooms of the exhibition that illustrates around 6 centuries of the history of European music. The museum displays over 100 paintings of famous people from the music world, more than 80 antique musical instruments, and a large selection of valuable historical documents, such as treatises, volumes, opera libretti, original musical scores letters and manuscripts.

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Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica di Bologna
Strada Maggiore 34
40125 Bologna

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:30
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:30
Thursday
10:00 – 18:30
Friday
10:00 – 18:30
Saturday
10:00 – 18:30
Sunday
10:00 – 18:30

Holidays: 10:00am to 6:30pm

Admission

18 – 25€2.00
65+€3.00
Reduced€3.00
Normal rate€5.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

Strada Maggiore 34, Bologna

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Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica di Bologna Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica di Bologna offers visitors a comprehensive look into the history of music. Located in the Palazzo Sanguinetti, the museum showcases an extensive collection of musical instruments, manuscripts, and portraits of renowned composers.

    Visitors often appreciate the well-preserved frescoes and the overall ambiance of the historical building. The museum's exhibits are informative, covering various aspects of musical history from the 16th to the 20th century. The collection of rare instruments, including early keyboards and string instruments, is particularly noteworthy.

    However, some visitors note that the museum could benefit from more interactive elements or audio guides to enhance the experience, especially for those less familiar with musical history. The layout of the museum can be confusing for some, and not all information is available in multiple languages.

    Despite these minor drawbacks, the museum is generally regarded as a valuable resource for music enthusiasts and scholars. The attached library, while primarily for research purposes, is an added bonus for those interested in deeper study.

    Overall, the Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica di Bologna provides a solid educational experience, though it may not cater as well to casual visitors looking for a more interactive museum experience.

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