Maranello Ferrari Museum: the heart of Motor Valley

Red cars, what a passion! The Ferrari Museum in Maranello

The passion for sports cars has a name: Ferrari. The House of the Prancing Horse has its headquarters in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, in Maranello in the province of Modena, and here are the Ferrari factory and Museum, with the Fiorano track attached, on which the fabulous cars are tested and where also the visitor can take a "ride" at full speed next to a professional instructor. To discover the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, an adult (over 19 years of age) purchases a ticket for 27 euros, while those under 19 years of age pay 9 euros, if accompanied by a family member. Up to 5 years old enters for free.

Access to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello is open from 9am to 7pm from April to October, while it closes at 6pm from November to March. No reservation is needed and it is therefore possible to purchase admission at the moment. But the Ferrari museum heritage also includes a second site: in Modena there is in fact the museum dedicated to the founder Enzo Ferrari, with the same visiting hours. Fans of the "reds" can purchase the "Musei Ferrari Pass" to enter both sites, it costs 38 euros and the double visit can be made on the same day or within 48 hours of each other.

Useful information for visiting the Ferrari Museums

Access times

The access hours to the two museums are the same: from 9am to 7pm in summer, from 9am to 6pm in winter (from November to March). Reservation is not mandatory, it is therefore always possible to purchase the ticket on site and there is no daily limit on admissions.

Ticket prices

To visit only the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, the cost of a ticket for an adult (over 19 years of age) starts from 27 euros, reduced to 9 euros for children under 19 if accompanied by a family member. Same prices for the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena.

With the Musei Ferrari Pass it is possible to see both museums for 38 euros, on the same day or even within 48 hours of each other.

Ferrari Museums, how to get there

The Maranello headquarters of the Ferrari Museum is in via Alfredo Dino Ferrari 43, next to the production plant and adjacent to the Fiorano circuit, which is the track used for test drives of road and sports cars.

In Modena there is also the museum dedicated to the "Drake" Enzo Ferrari, in via Paolo Ferrari 85 which was the family home of the founder and owner of the company.

The distance between the two museums is approximately 20 kilometers.

Ferrari Museums, frequently asked questions:

1. How long does the visit last?

As with any museum, it depends on the visitor's passion, but each of the two sites certainly requires at least an hour, preferably an hour and a half, excluding the experiences of the Fiorano track and the virtual simulators.

2. Are there car parks near the museums?

Both in Maranello and Modena there are various car parks available, free or for a fee (1 euro per hour).

3. I'm on holiday in Emilia-Romagna and I have my dog ​​with me, can I bring him?

Yes, small dogs are allowed in the two Ferrari museums. You need to keep them in your arms or in the appropriate carrier. Large dogs and other pets do not.

4. Can I photograph my dream cars in the museum?

Sure! It is possible to take photos and videos for purely personal purposes as a souvenir of your visit. Commercial use of the photos and not even use for printing is permitted, in these cases authorization is required.

Experiences you cannot miss: the track ride and the virtual simulators

The wonder of the Ferrari Museum in Maranello certainly lies in the possibility of seeing up close the historic Ferrari cars, the Formula 1 single-seaters and the grand tourers that run races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but also the cars that we dream of driving on the road . An unmissable experience for those visiting Maranello is the “Fabbrica + Fiorano track” panoramic tour, which allows you to experience the thrill of speed aboard a Ferrari driven by a professional driver. Cost of 25 euros, reduced to just 7 euros for those under 19 years old.

At the Ferrari Museum in Maranello it is also possible to access the room where the virtual simulators with which Ferrari drivers train are located. The visitor can thus get behind the wheel of a Formula 1: 10 minutes cost 30 euros, while if you want to test a GT granturismo you need 25 euros, again for 10 minutes. This is how you will feel, at least for a while, like a real driver preparing for the grand prix or the highlight race of the season!

Maranello Ferrari Museum, what to see

We are in Emilia-Romagna, also famous for being the "Land of Motors". Here are the most fascinating sports manufacturers in the world and Ferrari is right in the center. The Ferrari Museum in Maranello opened in February 1990 and in 2004 it was expanded with the construction of a new wing. Space for cups and trophies is needed, in Formula 1 alone the Cavallino has won 15 Drivers' World Championships and 16 Constructors' World Championships, with Michael Schumacher who won 5 in a row among the drivers from 2000 to 2004.

Well beyond the trophies, the Ferrari museum in Maranello displays some of the most beautiful cars ever built and many exhibitions are organized to tie the production together with a common thread. The "Supercars" exhibition is currently underway, dedicated to those models that have marked the history of grand tourers, from the legendary GTO and F40 to the F50 of the 80s, with a 520 HP naturally aspirated V12 engine that derived directly from the Ferrari 640 F1 that raced in Formula 1.

In Modena there is the museum dedicated to the founder Enzo Ferrari, a former driver also known as the Drake. Here, until 17 February 2025, it is possible to discover the special series and "tailor made" models that the company created for very demanding customers, such as the Ferrari 812 Competizione Tailor Made, the first example of a limited series of 999 pieces, or the Ferrari 166 MM with Touring body from 1948, in a two-tone blue and green as requested by customer Gianni Agnelli. Last year the two museums of Maranello and Modena recorded a record of over 740 thousand visitors.

Curiosities about Ferrari

Why is the symbol of Ferrari the Prancing Horse?

As a tribute to the Italian aviator and hero of the First World War Francesco Baracca, who had the prancing horse on the cockpit of his plane. Enzo Ferrari received the symbol from Baracca's parents in 1923 as a sign of good luck. Ironically, Enzo Ferrari never took a plane in his life.

Enzo Ferrari driver

Before founding the company that bears his name, Enzo Ferrari had been a test driver and driver for Alfa Romeo. He ran a total of 41 races, won 9 of them but of secondary importance and his worry was that he had not become a great driver.

The phrase

“Give a child a sheet of paper, some colors and ask him to draw a car, he will surely make it red” (Enzo Ferrari).