Car & Motorcycle Museums in Italy

[Regions of Italy]

Practically every region north of Rome has its share of private and public collections of priceless Italian vehicles. Check the opening hours, and it's always better to call ahead before you make plans, because small exhibits like these don't always maintain the routine schedules they advertise. Here are a few of the leading highlights, and you will find information about location and hours at the bottom of the page.

Galleria Ferrari, Maranello
There's a small but illustrious collection in the foyer, and the Ferrari legend unfolds through a fascinating series of photos and memorabilia; if you own a Ferrari you can make arrangements to tour the factory. Click here for the web site.

Museo dell'Auto Storica Stanguellini, Modena
Opened in 1996, the museum's collection has gradually added precious rare pieces. On display are over 30 racing cars and sport coupes. Click here to view a few of them.

Panini Collection, Modena
The unofficial Maserati museum contains various models of vintage cars and motorcycles, including the prestigious Maserati collection recently purchased in London. You can buy a wheel of parmigiano while you're here, because it's on the grounds of a cheese factory.

Righini Collection, Panzano
The Panzano castle houses many splendid and unforgettable vintage cars, plus the most exclusive modern models. Among the most famous are the Autoavio, the first car built by Enzo Ferrari in 1940; the Chiribiri, which broke the speed record in 1915; Tazio Nuvolari's 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C; and Pope John XXIII's Cadillac. Click here to view some of the collection.

Museo de Tomaso, Modena
The museum contains the most important De Tomaso models, from the 1963 Vallelunga to the Guarà. Click here to view some of the collection.

Museo Ducati, Bologna
The Ducati motorcycle has over a half-century of history and includes many models that are still collectors' items. Click here for their web site.

Lamborghini Museum, Sant'Agata Bolognese
The Lamborghini plant is also the site of the museum, a prestigious collection which includes the most important models produced with the bull logo. You can admire the first and last Lamborghini Countach and the latest Diablo.

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If you'd like to stay overnight in the area, Antica Locanda di Faenza or Locanda del Lupo are good choices.

[Regions of Italy]

Galleria Ferrari, Maranello There's a small but illustrious collection in the foyer, and the Ferrari legend unfolds through a fascinating series of photos and memorabilia; if you own a Ferrari you can make arrangements to tour the factory. Click here for the web site.
Museo dell'Auto Storica Stanguellini, Modena Opened in 1996, the museum's collection has gradually added precious rare pieces. On display are over 30 racing cars and sport coupes. Click here to view a few of them.
Panini Collection, Modena The unofficial Maserati museum contains various models of vintage cars and motorcycles, including the prestigious Maserati collection recently purchased in London. You can buy a wheel of parmigiano while you're here, because it's on the grounds of a cheese factory.

Museo de Tomaso, Modena The museum contains the most important De Tomaso models, from the 1963 Vallelunga to the Guarà. Click here to view some of the collection.
Museo Ducati, Bologna The Ducati motorcycle has over a half-century of history and includes many models that are still collectors' items. Click here for their web site.
Lamborghini Museum, Sant'Agata Bolognese The Lamborghini plant is also the site of the museum, a prestigious collection which includes the most important models produced with the bull logo. You can admire the first and last Lamborghini Countach and the latest Diablo.