Museo Civico di Zoologia, Rome

Name: Museo Civico di Zoologia
Address: Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 18, Rome, 00197, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 6710 9270

#382 among attractions in Rome

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museo Civico di Zoologia is a natural history museum in Rome, central Italy. It is situated next to the Bioparc and can be entered by the Zoo or through the entrance on via Ulisse Aldrovandi. Founded in 1932, it is said to continue the natural history tradition of the Gabinetto di Zoologia dell'Università Pontificia and the collections date from 1792. ()

Local name: Museo civico di zoologia di Roma Coordinates: 41°55'9"N, 12°29'17"E

Address

Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 18Pinciano e salarioRome 00197 Italy

Contact

+39 06 6710 9270

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo Civico di Zoologia open?

Museo Civico di Zoologia is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 7 pm
Friday 9 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 7 pm
Sunday 9 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo Civico di Zoologia?

Nearby attractions include Bioparco di Roma, Rome (4 min walk), Parioli, Rome (8 min walk), Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Rome, Rome (8 min walk), Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna, Rome (9 min walk).

How to get to Museo Civico di Zoologia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Civico di Zoologia:

Bus

Bioparco/Rossini • Lines: 223, 910, n11 (4 min walk)
Bioparco • Lines: n10 (4 min walk)

Tram

Bioparco • Lines: 19, 3 (4 min walk)
Aldrovandi • Lines: 19, 3 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Euclide • Lines: Fc3 (16 min walk)
Flaminio • Lines: Fc3 (19 min walk)

Metro

Flaminio • Lines: A (19 min walk)
Spagna • Lines: A (23 min walk)

Trolleybus

Porta Pia • Lines: 90 (25 min walk)
XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (27 min walk)

Ferry

Ponte Cavour (32 min walk)