Industrial Heritage Museum, Industry museum in Bologna, Italy.
The Industrial Heritage Museum presents machinery, tools, and technological artifacts across multiple exhibition spaces inside a nineteenth-century brick factory building.
Founded in 1982, this museum documents the manufacturing evolution of Bologna from medieval silk production through modern industrial developments.
The museum collection illustrates the connection between Bologna's economic growth and its industrial innovations through extensive displays of production equipment.
Located in Fornace Galotti, the museum opens Thursday through Sunday from September 15 to July 15, with access to archives available by appointment.
The facility maintains original steam engines and silk manufacturing equipment that demonstrate the technical processes used in historical production methods.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 1982
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Istituzione Bologna Musei
Part of: Istituzione Bologna Musei
Address: Via della Beverara, 123, 40131 Bologna BO 40131
Phone: +390516356611
Email: museopat@comune.bologna.it
Website: https://museibologna.it/patrimonioindustriale
GPS coordinates: 44.52171,11.33459
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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