Maranello is a small town in the Modena countryside that has been Ferrari’s home since the company moved its works there in the 1940s, and the museum on Via Alfredo Dino Ferrari is the place where that story is laid out for visitors. The collection follows the marque across roughly seventy-five years of road cars and racing cars, with a rotating selection of Formula One machines at its heart. Among the cars that anchor a visit are the F2008, which won the constructors’ world championship, the 500 F2 that carried Alberto Ascari to Ferrari’s first drivers’ title in 1952, and the F2004, tied to the end of Michael Schumacher’s run of titles. Alongside the racers sit road cars, including the 250 GT Berlinetta in its Tour de France form and limited series such as the F50, the Enzo and LaFerrari. The galleries are as much about design and engineering as speed, so you do not need to follow motorsport closely to enjoy the sweep of shapes and colours. The factory itself is not open to the public, which makes the museum, and the town around it, the way to feel close to it.
How it works
The ticket linked here is an entry ticket for the Maranello museum only. The museum in Modena dedicated to Enzo Ferrari is a separate visit, and a combination ticket for both is sold separately, so decide in advance whether you want one museum or two. The ticket is a mobile voucher, free cancellation and free rescheduling are available until 24 hours before the visit, and visitors are asked to arrive about ten minutes before their time.
The museum is wheelchair accessible. Add-ons such as a guided look at the Fiorano test circuit are sold separately and can change or be cancelled right up to the start time, so treat them as a bonus rather than the point of the trip.
Getting there from Bologna
The usual route is a regional train to Modena, then onward by bus. Local bus 800 runs from Maranello railway station, and several city buses link Modena with the town. There is also a shuttle from Modena station for museum visitors, which runs roughly every ninety minutes, so check the timetable when you plan the day and leave a margin for the return.
Making the most of it
Start with the Formula One hall while it is quiet, then work back through the road cars and the limited-series models. Allow time to wander the town afterwards, where the love of the marque is as visible as it is in the museum.
The museum pairs naturally with the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, which tells the founder’s story rather than the factory’s, and with the Lamborghini museum if you want a rivalry day. Opening hours change with the season and with events, so check the booking page for your date.
What to expect
The experience
A self-paced visit through the galleries of the Maranello museum, with Formula One cars, road cars and limited-series models, using a mobile ticket.
Best time
A weekday morning soon after opening, when the Formula One hall is at its quietest; avoid race weekends if you can.
How long
Plan on one and a half to two hours inside, plus travel time from Modena or Bologna.
Tips
Arrive about ten minutes early, check bus and shuttle times before you leave Modena, and book the Modena museum separately or as a combination ticket if you want both.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Motorsport fans, car-design lovers and anyone who wants to see the real cars behind the famous name.
- Families
- Children who like cars will enjoy it, and the museum is wheelchair accessible; very young children may tire of the quiet galleries.
- Couples
- A good shared day out when one of you is a car enthusiast, especially when combined with a long lunch in Modena.
- Pair with
- The Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena and a balsamic vinegar tasting for a classic Emilian day trip.
- Time needed
- About two hours at the museum and most of a day including travel from Bologna.
Good questions
Is the factory open to visitors?+
No, the Ferrari factory itself is not open to the public. The museum, the shops and the town are what visitors can see.
Does this ticket include the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena?+
No, it covers the Maranello museum only. The Modena museum is a separate visit, with combination tickets sold on their own.
How do I get to Maranello from Bologna?+
Take a regional train to Modena, then a bus towards Maranello or the museum shuttle from Modena station. Check the current timetables before you set out.
Can I change my date after booking?+
Free cancellation and free rescheduling are available until 24 hours before the visit.
Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?+
Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible.
