Moto Guzzi Museum, Transport museum in Mandello del Lario, Italy

The Moto Guzzi Museum is a company museum inside the Moto Guzzi motorcycle factory in Mandello del Lario, in the province of Lecco. Its display of over 150 pieces follows motorcycle production from prototypes to the first series models, among them the first motorcycle built by Carlo Guzzi in 1919 and the first Moto Guzzi GT "Norge" of 1928. A section covers racing vehicles, from the Guzzi 4V of 1924 to the 350 that won the World Championship in 1950, and the last section shows films of key moments in the factory's production history.

The company was founded in 1921 and adopted an eagle symbol in tribute to an aviation pioneer who influenced its early development. The factory in this town became a center of Italian motorcycle production and set standards that shaped the industry.

The museum sits inside the Mandello del Lario factory where Moto Guzzi motorcycles have been built. Its over 150 pieces trace the production history from the 1919 prototype by Carlo Guzzi to the first GT "Norge" of 1928, and a section covers the series models that spread through post-war Italy.

Entry is through a red gate on Via Parodi, with advance booking required on certain days. On other days, you can visit without a reservation, but it's wise to check opening hours in advance.

Among the over 150 pieces is the Moto Guzzi V8, a racing engine with eight cylinders. The museum also keeps the first motorcycle Carlo Guzzi built in 1919, the starting point of the whole collection. A section is devoted to the Guzzi racer Bill Lomas.