For car and motoring fans, there is something that they will surely want to do, visit the Ferrari museums in Italy, yes, two, but… what if I told them that the experience could be completed by driving a Ferrari through the streets of Maranello?
Welcome companions to our day of a Ferrari experience!!!
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Where are the Ferrari museums?
In the Emilia Romagna region, in the province of Modena, in the cities of Modena and Maranello in northern Italy.
How many museums are there?
Two, Ferrari Modena and Ferrari Maranello, can be visited on the same day if desired, there is transportation between them.
But if I also want to drive a Ferrari, can I do so? Yes, from the city of Maranello. Now that we have settled in, let’s start with the information for this one-day visit.
We’ll start with…
Ferrari Museum in Modena: A Journey into the History of the Prancing Horse
The Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena is more than a museum, it is a tribute to the history and passion of Ferrari.
This museum not only exhibits cars, but also tells the story of Enzo Ferrari, the man behind the brand. In fact, it is built in his birthplace, next to a modern yellow pavilion inspired by the hood of a Ferrari.
What to see in the Museum:
- Iconic Cars: From historic models to modern prototypes and supercars.
- Screening Room: An exciting short film about the life of Enzo Ferrari.
- Engines and Technology: Exhibitions of legendary engines and the evolution of Ferrari in Formula 1.
- Temporary Exhibitions: Themes that change, showing unique models and collector’s pieces.
It is in Modena, about 20 minutes from Bologna by train.
It is also good to know that there is a bus that connects the train station of Modena with both museums with a schedule in the morning and in the afternoon.
For those who come by car, there is free parking inside the museum’s esplanade. Before arriving there are several paid parking lots and right in front there is one that looks like it belongs to the museum but it doesn’t. Continue until you enter the museum.
The price of admission to the Ferrari Modena museum depends on the season and is somewhat higher in the months of June, July and August. There is also a combined ticket with the Maranello Museum if you want to save something, we don’t get them together so we get each one individually.
Ferrari Museum in Maranello: The Mecca of Prancing Horse Lovers
With this museum we enter the heart of Ferrari. The Ferrari Museum in Maranello, located next to the legendary Ferrari factory, is a must-see destination for those who love speed, history and automotive innovation.
This museum not only displays impressive cars, but is a tribute to Ferrari’s history in Formula 1, racing and supercars. Here you can feel the spirit of competition and Italian excellence.
What to see in the Museum:
- Formula 1 cars: From the first single-seaters to the most modern, including those that led Ferrari to glory on the circuit.
- Iconic Models: Legendary supercars such as the Ferrari F40, LaFerrari and special editions.
- Formula 1 Simulator: To experience the adrenaline of driving a Ferrari on a professional circuit. This has a separate cost that you pay right there.
- Themed Exhibitions: They rotate periodically and display unique prototypes, cutting-edge technology, and historical trophies.
- The Ferrari Experience: You can combine the visit with a panoramic tour of the Ferrari Factory or see the Fiorano track, where they test the cars.
It is in Maranello, about 45 minutes from Bologna by car or bus.
Combo ticket available with the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena.
The price of admission also varies in summer. Ferrari Maranello Museum Ticket
You can go, as we said, from the Modena train station on the bus that leaves at specific times, but the good thing is that the tickets to the museums only indicate the day but do not have a schedule, so by combining the train and the bus you will then have freedom of movement in the museums. Advice: check the bus schedule carefully if you are going to do it that way.
If you go by car in this museum they have a large esplanade to park but if it is paid, you pay at the machines like any parking lot on the street.
Do both Ferrari museums?
I advise if you are Ferrari lovers to do both, they have different approach, on our previous visit we had only done the one in Modena, but the complete experience visiting Maranello in our opinion is better, remember that we will always give points of view according to our tastes. But if I had to choose just one, it would perhaps be Maranello. Ferrari Museums Website
Test Drive in Maranello
But full experience would be if after seeing these cars we can drive one, right?
While there are other test drives in the area, we chose the Test Drive I love Maranello.
The ride lasts 10 minutes through the streets of Maranello and you are accompanied by an instructor in English or Italian, although the one assigned to us spoke Spanish. They were all super friendly in helping us and explaining what it consisted of.
Although we had already tried this experience in Paris, this one was superior.
The Ferrari models they have for this activity are the 458 Italia, the Portofino or the 488 Spider. I leave here the option of Ferrari Driving in Maranello so that you can check current prices.
They have time, because you have to present documents and a driving license and they have to give you the explanations before getting into the car. They need an international driving licence if they are from outside the European Union.
We made the visits in this order, first the museums of Modena and Maranello and as a final touch the driving of the car, I think it was a success.
NOTE: The information in this article is based on our own experience, being totally objective. This article contains affiliate links.
