Museum of Science and Archaeology, Rovereto

From dinosaurs to space, a museum that will surprise you
  • The Planetarium shows
  • The section dedicated to fossils and dinosaurs
  • The Lego® Education Centre, where you can build your own robots

Archaeology, zoology, botany, astronomy, earth sciences, robotics: many disciplines are showcased in this museum housing a rich permanent collection (with rooms dedicated to minerals, fossils and birds) and interesting temporary exhibitions that delve into different themes year after year.

The museum boasts a rich calendar of activities. For example, you can visit the robotics laboratory at the Lego® Education Centre, where you can build your own robots, or partake in excursions on the Footsteps of the Dinosaurs (south of Rovereto). Don’t miss the immersive installation of the Planetarium, which allows you to take a journey into the Universe through the Solar System.

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Museo di Scienze e Archeologia
B.go S. Caterina, 41
38068 Borgo S. Caterina, 41 - Rovereto (TN) , Italy
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