MUSE, Natural history museum in Trento, Italy
Description
MUSE is a natural history museum in Trento, Italy, presenting scientific exhibits across multiple floors covering topics from biology and geology to paleontology through interactive stations and collections. The galleries guide visitors through different altitude levels representing alpine ecosystems and their evolution, while central halls display large specimens and fossil finds.
History
The museum opened its doors in July 2013, transforming the previous natural science institution into a modern center for scientific education and research. The move to the new building marked a shift in how natural sciences are communicated in the Trentino region.
Culture
The name stands for Museo delle Scienze and the building was designed by architect Renzo Piano, whose design echoes the peaks of the surrounding mountains. Visitors find spaces where scientific research becomes visible and where school groups often conduct hands-on experiments.
Practical
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Friday between 10:00 and 18:00, with extended hours until 19:00 during weekends and holidays. The main levels are accessible and signage in multiple languages helps with orientation throughout the building.
Did you know?
The museum maintains satellite locations including the Lake Ledro Pile Dwelling Museum and the Geological Museum of the Dolomites in Predazzo. These sites extend the research themes and bring visitors closer to the natural sites of discovery in the region.
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