Dallara Academy, Automotive museum in Varano de' Melegari, Italy
Dallara Academy is an automotive museum in Varano de' Melegari that displays racing cars from Formula 1, IndyCar, and other series in a modern setting. The collection shows how these vehicles were engineered and built, focusing on the technical systems that power them.
The museum was founded in 2018 based on Giampaolo Dallara's passion for racing car technology and engineering education. Its creation marked the beginning of a place where visitors could experience the history of this vehicle technology firsthand.
The museum reflects how engineering thinking shaped Italian motorsport and shows the connection between technical innovation and racing achievement.
The museum is organized across two floors and equipped with modern facilities that make visiting comfortable. A curved glass ramp connects the levels and provides good accessibility for all visitors.
Visitors can enter the laboratory area and experiment with real materials used in actual racing cars. These hands-on activities allow visitors to understand the engineering techniques behind the vehicles themselves.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
