Bologna: Ducati Museum Entrance Ticket & Bike History

Walk Through Ducati's Racing Legacy in Bologna's Motor Valley

You get entry to the Ducati Museum and access to the full collection of legendary motorcycles, racing history, and Italian design innovation. The museum is wheelchair accessible throughout, located near public transport in Bologna, and you can spend as long as you want with each exhibit. No guide required. You move at your own pace through seventy-five years of motorcycle engineering and racing heritage.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Ducati Museum in Bologna

• Arrive at Ducati Museum
• Explore vintage and racing motorcycles
• Experience interactive racing displays
• Learn about Ducati history and innovation

The Experience

You step through the doors of the Ducati Museum in Bologna and the first thing you notice is the scale of it: rows of motorcycles stretching back, each one a different era, a different story. The museum sits in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, the region that built Italy's reputation for speed and engineering, and it shows. You're not just looking at bikes. You're moving through seventy-five years of what happens when obsession meets precision.

The collection moves chronologically, so you start with the early models (the ones that look almost delicate now), and work your way forward to the racing machines that dominated tracks in the '90s and 2000s. There's a 1955 Ducati 175 Sport, then the legendary 916 that changed motorcycle design entirely. Each bike has the details: the year, the engine specs, who rode it, what it won. You can spend twenty minutes on a single machine if you want, or move through faster. The pacing is yours. Interactive displays fill in the gaps: video of races, close-ups of engineering details, the stories of riders who became household names in Italy. It's not just a museum of objects. It's a museum of obsession.

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators throughout, and there's public transport nearby if you're coming from central Bologna. You can bring a stroller if you're traveling with small children, and service animals are welcome. The whole visit typically takes between two and three hours, depending on how deep you want to go into each section. Entry is straightforward (no timed slots, no complicated booking) just show up with your ticket and walk in.

What’s included

• Entrance ticket to the Ducati Museum.
• access to the full collection of legendary motorcycles and exhibits.
• interactive displays and racing history displays.
• wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout.

Days and timesDaily except Wed · 18 departure times, from 09:00 to 17:30

Ages18 to 64 years · Seniors (65+) · 11 to 17 years · Under 11 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it starts

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Arcadia Tour Operator e DMC

Is this one for you?Right for motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone curious about Italian engineering and racing history who wants to explore at their own pace without a guide or time pressure. The wheelchair accessibility and flexible timing make it work for mixed-ability groups and families with young children.

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Top questions

Can children come?

11 to 17 years; under 11, free.

How long does a typical visit to the Ducati Museum take?

Most visitors spend two to three hours, depending on how much time you spend with each exhibit. You can move through faster or linger on specific bikes and displays.

Is the Ducati Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators throughout the museum.

Where is the Ducati Museum located in Bologna?

The museum is in Bologna's Motor Valley area in Emilia-Romagna. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Are service animals allowed in the Ducati Museum?

Yes, service animals are welcome throughout the museum.

What motorcycles are on display?

The collection includes classic vintage models and cutting-edge racing bikes spanning Ducati's history, from early 1950s models to modern racing machines.