Museo civico dei fossili di Besano

Museum displaying fossils from the UNESCO World Heritage Monte San Giorgio site, including Triassic marine reptiles, fish, and ammonites. The collection features the Besanosaurus, a nearly 6-meter-long ichthyosaur with an embryo preserved in its abdomen. Located in Besano, Italy, the museum offers educational workshops and guided tours.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a guided tour with a drawing workshop for children aged 6-12 called 'Nuotare nel Triassico' (Swimming in the Triassic). Children under 4 enter free. A public playground is located nearby.

Information

Visit duration: 90min
For rainy days: Yes
Free entrance: No
Price range: $
Topic: Natural history
- Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
- Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
- Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 14:00-17:30
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 14:00-17:30
Sunday: 10:30-17:30

Admission fees

4.5 EUR: Adult admission
3 EUR: Reduced: from 4 years up to 18 years, university students with valid card, groups over 15 people, persons with disabilities with document
0 EUR: Free: children under 4 years, residents of Besano with document, Abbonamento Musei Lombardia

Contact

Webpage: museodibesano.it
Email: museo@comune.besano.va.it
Address: Via Prestini 5, 21050 Besano