In 1926, in an alleyway in Bologna, the great Italian dream, Ducati, was born. The three Ducati brothers Adriano, Bruno and Marcello Cavalieri founded a motorcycle workshop that became one of the most famous not only in the region but also in the world.
Today, the factory is located in Borgo Panigale and is open to the public along with the museum.
What will you see in the museum?
The Ducati Museum welcomes visitors with 4 tours, during which you will learn all about the history of the company and see many magnificent motorcycles.
- Ducati Moments - You will learn all about the people who run the company and the technological innovations
- Origins - In this section, you will learn about the original idea and the path to founding Ducati
- History - a popular section with many historic bikes from regular production and rare pieces
- History in Competitions - an extremely interesting section with valuable racing exhibits
Admission and opening hours
Reservations and the presence of a Ducati guide are mandatory when visiting the factory and the museum.
The Ducati Museum is open every day except Wednesday.
The first tours start at 9:00 am and the last at 5:30 pm.
Ticket prices are as follows:
- 18 eur - Adults
- 13 eur - Ducati owners, minors 11-17 years, students and seniors over 65 years
Ticket booking and official information: ducati.com/museum
How to get there
The museum is located in the western suburbs of Bologna. The bus stop "Borgo Panigale - Museo Ducati" is located about 350 metres from the entrance.
On your way to the centre, use the busy lines 13 and 87, while line 54 goes directly to Bologna BLQ airport.
For more information on getting around the city, see the Transport chapter.
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