The Museo Enzo Ferrari (MEF) at Via Paolo Ferrari 85 in Modena is the birthplace of the man who founded Ferrari and the second site of the official Ferrari museum network. The striking yellow pavilion — designed by the late London architect Jan Kaplický of Future Systems — covers 5,000 m² and stands on the site of Enzo Ferrari’s father’s original workshop.
This guide was updated in June 2026. The adult admission price varies by season: €27 in the low season (October–April) and €32 in the high season (May–September) — many aggregators and guides still show a flat price of €18–20, reflecting earlier, lower pricing. A shuttle bus links the MEF directly to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, which most guides omit. You can book through GetYourGuide in advance.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Via Paolo Ferrari 85, 41121 Modena, Emilia-Romagna |
| Hours (April–September) | 09:00–19:00 (last entry 18:15) |
| Hours (October–March) | 09:30–18:00 (last entry 17:15) |
| Closed | 25 December; 1 January |
| Adult (19+) — low season (Oct–Apr) | €27 |
| Adult (19+) — high season (May–Sep) | €32 |
| Under 19 with family member | €9 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Musei Ferrari Pass (MEF + Maranello) — low season | €38 |
| Musei Ferrari Pass (MEF + Maranello) — high season | €42 |
| Trenitalia Tper discount (arrive by regional train) | €20 (low season) / — (high season) |
| Open ticket validity | 365 days from purchase |
| Free parking | Via Giuseppe Soli 101 (in museum courtyard) |
| Nearest bus stop | Bus 9, stop Piave — 3-minute walk |
| Nearest train station | Modena — 7-minute walk |
| Dog kennels | Free Ferrari-shaped kennels outside museum |
| Typical visit | 1–2 hours |
Enzo Ferrari Museum opening hours
The MEF is open every day except 25 December and 1 January. During the summer season (April to September), the museum opens at 09:00 and closes at 19:00, with last admission at 18:15. During the winter season (October to March), it opens at 09:30 and closes at 18:00, with last admission at 17:15.
Note that the last entry time (not the closing time) is the operative deadline — arriving at 18:30 in summer means no admission. The museum closes only two days a year, making this one of the most consistently available major museums in Emilia-Romagna.
Enzo Ferrari Museum admission prices
The MEF uses seasonal pricing, a detail many guides and aggregators omit. The low-season adult price (October to April) is €27; the high-season adult price (May to September) is €32. Several aggregators still show the old flat rate of €18–20 for adults.
| Category | Low season (Oct–Apr) | High season (May–Sep) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (19+) | €27 | €32 |
| Under 19 (with family member) | €9 | €9 |
| Under 5 | Free | Free |
| Musei Ferrari Pass (MEF + Maranello) | €38 | €42 |
| Trenitalia Tper discount | €20 | — |
The Musei Ferrari Pass covers both the MEF and the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, valid within a 48-hour window. It saves €16 compared to buying two separate tickets in low season (€38 vs €27 + €27). Both museums must be visited within 48 hours; dates and times must be specified for each at purchase. Book your ticket through GetYourGuide to lock in your preferred date.
Why visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum?
- 🏎️ The yellow pavilion is Jan Kaplický’s final major work: Future Systems’ 5,000 m² columnless pavilion — shaped to evoke the bonnet of a 1950s racing car — was the last major project by the Prague-born London architect before his death in 2009. It is a work of architecture as much as a museum.
- 🎟️ Enzo Ferrari’s father’s workshop is preserved inside: The original workshop of Alfredo Ferrari, Enzo’s father, now houses the Ferrari engine exhibition — the same site where a young Enzo learned to work with metal and machines in the early 20th century.
- 🌿 The 360° wraparound cinema runs every 50 minutes: The vast white pavilion transforms into a total-immersion cinema for a film covering Enzo Ferrari’s life and the history of the marque — included in the admission price, no additional booking needed.
- 📜 Free shuttle bus to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello: A paid shuttle (€10 round trip with the combined pass) connects the MEF directly to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello throughout the day, making a same-day visit to both practical without a car.
- 💰 Open tickets valid for 365 days: The Open Ticket for the MEF has no fixed date — valid for any day within a year of purchase, with no booking required. Useful for visitors with uncertain itineraries.
How to get to the Enzo Ferrari Museum
By train, Modena railway station is around 7 minutes’ walk from the museum. From the station, walk south on Via Ciro Menotti, then Via Paolo Ferrari. The museum is clearly signed from the station. Trains run regularly from Bologna (25 minutes), Milan (2.5 hours), and Florence (2 hours).
By bus, bus 9 stops at Piave, a 3-minute walk from the museum entrance.
By car, Modena is on the A1 (Autostrada del Sole) between Bologna and Milan. Exit at Modena Nord or Modena Sud and follow signs for the city centre and the museum. The museum provides free parking in its own courtyard at Via Giuseppe Soli 101 — a significant practical advantage over most Italian museums.
Shuttle bus to Maranello, a paid shuttle service links the MEF to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello (18 km). Departures: 09:50, 11:20, 12:50, 14:20, 15:50, 17:20 (FFSS Station → MEF → Maranello). Return: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:30. Cost: €10 round trip with combined museum ticket, €11 with a single museum ticket.
Parking at the Enzo Ferrari Museum
Free parking is available in the museum courtyard at Via Giuseppe Soli 101. Capacity is limited at peak weekend periods — arriving before 10:00 is advisable. Overflow parking is available on surrounding streets. Unlike most Italian cultural attractions in city centres, the MEF’s free on-site parking is a genuine practical advantage.
How long to spend at the Enzo Ferrari Museum
Allow 1 to 2 hours for a thorough visit. The main pavilion with road cars and racing history takes around 45–60 minutes; the engine exhibition in the historic workshop 20–30 minutes; the wraparound cinema film 15 minutes. Visitors combining the MEF with the Ferrari Museum in Maranello via the shuttle should allow a full day, with 1.5–2 hours at each site plus travel time.
Accessibility at the Enzo Ferrari Museum
The MEF is fully accessible to disabled visitors. The open-plan, column-free pavilion design means there are no internal obstructions. Folding wheelchairs are available free on request at the ticket desk — notify staff in advance or ask on arrival. A changing table for infants is provided inside. Supervised stroller storage is available. Ferrari-branded dog kennels (three sizes) are provided outside, free of charge, for visitors who arrive with dogs that cannot enter the exhibition space.
What to see at the Enzo Ferrari Museum
The main pavilion is Jan Kaplický’s 5,000 m² columnless space — a completely open floor plan under a roof that curves upward at the edges like a racing bonnet. The architecture draws the eye to the cars rather than the structure. Road cars from across Ferrari’s history are displayed chronologically alongside racing machinery.
Enzo Ferrari’s birthplace rooms are in the original 19th-century house, now embedded within the museum complex. Several rooms where Enzo was born in 1898 are preserved and open to visitors, with period furnishings and biographical displays tracing his life from Modena to Maranello.
The engine exhibition occupies the space where Alfredo Ferrari had his workshop in the early 20th century. The display is divided into five sectors: low-displacement engines (1–6 cylinders), V12 engines, V8 engines, Formula 1 engines from different eras, and specialist competition units. It is the most systematic display of Ferrari engine history available anywhere.
The wraparound cinema occupies the full perimeter of the main pavilion for a 15-minute film that runs every 50 minutes throughout the day. The white walls serve as a 360° projection surface for archival footage, animated infographics, and narration covering Enzo Ferrari’s life and the marque’s history from the first 125 S to the present.
Temporary exhibitions occupy a dedicated section of the pavilion and change across the year, typically focusing on a specific era, driver, or model. Check the official musei.ferrari.com page before visiting for current content.
Practical tips for visiting the Enzo Ferrari Museum
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| The price varies by season | Adults pay €27 (Oct–Apr) or €32 (May–Sep). Many guides and aggregators still show the old flat rate of €18–20 — both are out of date. |
| Last entry is 18:15 (summer) or 17:15 (winter) | Not the closing time of 19:00 or 18:00. Arriving in the final 30 minutes before closing means an abbreviated visit. |
| Use the shuttle to Maranello | The paid shuttle (€10 round trip with combined pass) connects both Ferrari museums without needing a car. Combined museum pass saves €16 in low season. |
| Trenitalia Tper discount | Visitors who travel to Modena on a regional train receive the museum ticket at €20 instead of €27 in low season — ask at the ticket desk with your travel ticket as proof. |
| Book in advance | Timed tickets grant priority entry within 15 minutes of your booked time. Advance booking is recommended in high season (May–September) when the museum is busiest. |
Enzo Ferrari Museum FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the adult ticket price? | €27 (October–April) or €32 (May–September). Many guides and aggregators still list €18 or €20 — those prices are several years out of date. |
| Can I visit both Ferrari museums on one ticket? | Yes — the Musei Ferrari Pass (€38 low season, €42 high season) covers both MEF and the Ferrari Museum in Maranello within 48 hours. |
| Is there a shuttle to Maranello? | Yes — a paid shuttle runs throughout the day (€10 round trip with combined pass; €11 with single museum ticket). See the transport section above for timetable details. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | Not required, but timed tickets give priority entry. Booking through GetYourGuide is recommended in May–September. |
| Can I bring my dog? | Dogs cannot enter the museum, but free Ferrari-branded kennels (three sizes) are available outside in the museum garden. |
Things to do near the Enzo Ferrari Museum
Modena old town is a 7-minute walk from the museum. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Romanesque Cathedral (Duomo di Modena), Torre Ghirlandina, and Piazza Grande are all within a compact walkable area. The balsamic vinegar capital of Italy also has excellent local restaurants.
The Pavarotti Museum (Casa Natale di Luciano Pavarotti) is in Buseto, a few kilometres north of Modena city centre, and is part of the wider Motor Valley and culture passport. Luciano Pavarotti was born in Modena province; the museum covers his life and career in his childhood home.
Modena Cathedral (Duomo di Modena) is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture (begun 1099) designed by Lanfranco and decorated by sculptor Wiligelmo. The carved Genesis reliefs on the west facade are considered among the most important Romanesque sculptures in Italy.
Galleria Estense is around 10 minutes’ walk from the museum and holds one of the most important Este court collections in northern Italy — paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts assembled by the Dukes of Modena from the 14th century onwards.
The Ferrari Museum, Maranello is 18 km south by car or shuttle bus (see transport section for timetable). The flagship Ferrari Museum is a natural same-day pairing with the MEF; the Musei Ferrari Pass covers both within 48 hours.
Similar automotive museums to visit near Modena
The Lamborghini Museum, Sant’Agata Bolognese is around 30 minutes north-east of Modena by car and holds around 110 Lamborghini vehicles including the Miura, Countach, and Diablo. Advance reservation is required.
The Maserati Museum (Museo Panini), Modena holds a private collection of Maserati vehicles assembled by the Panini family. Located in the Tenuta Panini agricultural estate outside Modena; advance booking required.
The Ducati Motor Museum, Bologna is around 40 minutes north-east of Modena and holds approximately 200 Ducati motorcycles across the marque’s full history. Bologna is the region’s largest city and well worth a visit in combination.
The Autodromo di Imola (Marco Simoncelli Circuit) is around 50 minutes east of Modena and is one of the most historically significant motor racing circuits in the world. Museum visits and circuit tours are available on non-race days.
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