International Museum and Library of Music
Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica
Fee required
Featuring one of the oldest collections of historic musical literature in the world.

šŸ“œ Museum and library in Bologna, Italy, showcasing musical history.
šŸ” Housed in the historic Palazzo Sanguinetti, it combines instrument exhibits with a vast collection of musical literature.

Why Go

šŸŽ¶ Explore one of the world's oldest musical libraries
šŸ›ļø Admire frescoes and historic instruments in a 16th-century palace
šŸ–¼ļø See portraits of musical masters like Mozart and J.C. Bach
šŸ“š Access over 100,000 unique and rare musical documents for research

Why Avoid

ā™æ Limited accessibility for wheelchairs wider than 74 cm
šŸ”‡ Lack of visual aids for hearing-impaired visitors
šŸš« Strollers, bulky bags, and umbrellas not allowed inside

Tips

šŸ…æļø Underground parking at Piazza VIII Agosto (15 min walk)
šŸš¶ Less than a 10-minute walk from Piazza Maggiore
šŸŽŸļø Booking recommended, especially for groups

Cost

šŸ’° Adults ā‚¬6, reduced ā‚¬3, free for under 18 and Bologna Welcome Card holders.

Hours

šŸ•’ Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6:30pm. Closed Mondays, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25.

ā™æ Accessibility

Ramps available for two steps at entrance (20% slope)
Wheelchairs wider than 74 cm may not access all halls
Tactile exploration by reservation with staff assistance

šŸ…æļø Parking

Underground parking at Piazza VIII Agosto (15 min walk)
Public buses pass directly in front of the museum

Last updated 1 day ago

We strive for accuracy, but errors may occur. Please verify key info.