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  bindiboo

  We stumbled upon this science museum from long ago and enjoyed touring the rooms. It was especially interesting to see anatomy and medical models and tools from the 17-1800's. We've come a LONG way.The military science exhibits and models will delight those interested in such things. I never knew there were so many styles of forts!The museum is not crowded and the building is lovely!

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  386racheln

  This is a really neat museum. It covers many different areas of study including zoology, gynecology, astronomy, nautical and military sciences. I originally went to see the zoological specimens, however, the military science collection was very interesting. It includes 1:1 schematics of cannons, models of 15-17th century ships, and wooden fortification designs. I had never seen anything like it. The entire place is really cool. It really emphasizes how integral Bologna and the University were before and during the Enlightenment. There is a €3 fee.

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  Gianinaaa

  There's a big variety of pieces that you can see in this museum. Since there's an assorted number of options, you will not get bored easily.

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  Attews

  We visited the Palazzo Poggi museum, located within the University itself. Helpful staff (giving a free guidebook to look through) helped us as we visited the many rooms of exhibits. Amazing waxworks and hundreds of different waxworks of babies in various positions in the womb would make this an interesting place for a nidwife to visit. I don't do it justice but visit and you'll be amazed.

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  morfish

  First on our list of places to see was the Palazzo Poggi which is part of the University of Bologna. We were particularly interested in seeing the anatomical waxworks exhibit as well as the history of obstetrics exhibit. We wandered through the University building until we reached the museum on the second floor, only to find that the museum is closed between 11th and 25th August for the summer holidays (like several other shops and attractions in Bologna).

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  CiaoBella112

  One of the most interesting museums that my husband and I visited in Bologna was the Museo di Palazzo Poggi in the University district. Housed in a former palace, the décor of the rooms themselves was as interesting as the contents. The ceilings and walls are lavishly decorated with murals and friezes depicting a variety of biblical and mythological scenes.The museum is organized into six sections: Natural History, Anatomy and Obstetrics, Physics and Chemistry, Military Architecture, Geography and Nautical Science, and The Library. What amazed us was the fact that these collections were hundreds of years old and yet they contained the underpinnings of bodies of knowledge that are still relevant today. It made you truly appreciate why Bologna was nicknamed “La Dotta” (“The Learned”).To me, the most interesting collection was the Anatomy and Obstetrics. The full-size wax and clay models of fetuses in various positions were absolutely astounding. It was better than any biology class and gave me a whole new appreciation for my ob/gyn! The anatomy room with its depictions of bones, muscles and organs in full size male and female wax models was equally incredible. I did not feel squeamish (as my husband expected) but was truly fascinated by the displays.We ended up spending the better part of a day at the museum. Students from the University were on hand for any questions, and the displays had English translations. The admission was 3 Euros for an adult – an extremely reasonable price for such quality and diversity.

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  krisd312

  Probably the coolest museum I've visited, was really glad to I was able to go.I think most folks would find it interesting but engineer or science, medical folks will get the most out of it.Great setting, frescoes, and amazing to see the birth of the scientific method. Only real complaint is that it seems to be popular with schools, so might be loud groups of kids running around. Highly recommend.

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  PPRubens

  Great collection of science objects. The museum covers a wide range of science disciplines, like physics (electricity), anatomy, zoölogy, but also military architecture and naval history.

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  Karima7

  I personally loved the Obstetrics Museum but my companion was turning a shade of green so we left that bit rather quickly!Do go - very interesting museum in a lovely building.

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  JohnBoele

  Totally unexpected we enterd this museum with a very beautiful collection. We were surprised by the collection of all kind of teaching material for medicine students.