A nice tongue twister goes like this: thirty-three people from Trentino entered Trento all thirty-three trotting around. This fabulous city on the slopes of the Dolomites hosts one of the most interesting museums in all of Trentino Alto Adige. Following the Adige river you can easily reach the city center from the outskirts, and even if you are not an expert in the area, you cannot fail to notice a building with truly unique and particular characteristics. We are talking about the Muse of Trento.

Culture and science at the Muse of Trento

To minimize talking about a museum would be nothing short of ungenerous, the Muse is more than anything else a place of culture and science. The building itself represents an engineering marvel that is expands on 6 floors full of science, which undoubtedly crown it as one of the most interesting museums in Italy. Easily accessible on foot, whether in the city center or within a few minutes' drive, the Muse is an engineering marvel.

interior of the muse of trento
Matteo De Stefano / MUSE This image was uploaded by MUSE - Trento Science Museum in collaboration with Wikimedia Italia. - MUSE - CC BY-SA 3.0

The building itself is a real masterpiece. The shapes are designed to maximize energy efficiency, the glass walls to optimize lighting and heating and the division into floors to facilitate the overview and visit of the museum as much as possible. There is no better way to understand what it is than by visiting it. Animals of today and yesterday. Science and technology seem to merge until they reach a true symbiosis.

The Tropical Sierra

The icing on the cake is the very interesting tropical greenhouse. This wonderful greenhouse, located on the lowest floor of the structure, has a variety of plants and plants inside tropical animals very respectable. The temperature is over thirty degrees and the humidity is close to 100%.

muse of trento - stuffed bull
"Muse 3" by Images 2 & 3D is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 

As soon as you enter the museum you will immediately realize the particularity of the place when you notice dozens of stuffed animals dangle off the roof. Whether it's the huge moose that grabs your attention or the little hare, we guarantee you'll spend a lot of time with your nose in the air. From fauna to science the step is short, indeed very short. From one floor to another the scenario changes radically, and in no time you will find yourself surrounded by reproductions of inventions that have gone down in history. On each floor there is a world to discover. A proper suggestion: bring your camera.

The Muse and Trento

If Muse has fascinated you, Trento will enchant you. The word that best describes it is certainly 'splendid'. The scenario is typical of the Dolomite cities, where a frame made by majestic trees e Rocky Mountains encloses a beautiful historic center. The inhabitants are very welcoming and super organized. It will not be difficult to find a cheap hotel or B&B within walking distance of the historic center.

muse di trento - landscape with lake and Dolomites

The Dolomites

If dreams were reality they would surely be set in the Dolomites. Breathtaking views, postcard sceneries and countless attractions for mountain lovers. For those who love to ski, the wonderful Cortina D'Ampezzo and the luxuriant Madonna di Campiglio are one must visit.

Muse di Trento: the museum of culture and science in the Dolomites last edit: 2020-02-18T09:00:00+01:00 da Fat Dahlia

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