What's inside Museo Ferrari
The museum spans roughly 2,500 square metres given over to Ferrari's road and racing history, and it's arranged so a first-time visitor can walk the whole arc of the story in a single loop. You move among championship-winning Formula 1 single-seaters, sports prototypes and landmark road cars, with engines and interactive displays explaining the engineering behind them. The emotional centrepiece is the Hall of Victories, home to Scuderia Ferrari's trophies and original drivers' helmets from the team's title years. Alongside the permanent collection there's always a rotating themed exhibition, so the museum changes through the year and no two visits are quite identical. The building sits right beside the factory in Maranello, which is part of the appeal — you're standing where the cars are actually made.
The F1 driving simulator
For an extra fee you can climb into a professional Formula 1 simulator and drive circuits such as Monza, Silverstone, Imola and Mugello. It's the closest thing to the cockpit without leaving the building, and it's the single best add-on for enthusiasts — enough that many tickets bundle museum entry plus a simulator session together. Sessions are timed and popular, so if it's the reason you're coming, book an entry-plus-simulator ticket rather than hoping to add it on the day. If you'd rather feel real speed on real roads, that's a test drive from the museum square — a separate experience covered on our main page.
Opening hours and when to go
Museo Ferrari opens daily, typically from around 9:30am, closing in the early evening — roughly 6pm in the quieter months and later in summer, with a last admission shortly before closing. Because hours shift by season and the museum can close early on select event dates, treat the times below as a guide and confirm your exact date when you book. Every pre-booked ticket carries a timed or flexible slot, so you're never guessing at the door. For current official information you can check the Ferrari museums pages.
- Quietest: a weekday morning slot, right at opening, before the coach groups arrive.
- Busiest: weekends, Italian public holidays and F1 race weekends, when Maranello fills up.
- Season: spring to autumn brings longer daily hours; winter closes a little earlier.
How long you need, and what to book
Most people are comfortable with one to two hours in the museum itself. Add 20–40 minutes for the simulator, and think in half- or full-days if you're also doing the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, a factory-grounds bus tour or a test drive. The buying decision is simpler than the ticket lists make it look:
- Short on time or budget: straight skip-the-line entry (from about A$31).
- Enthusiast: entry plus the F1 simulator (from about A$84) — the best-value thrill.
- Serious fan, half a day: the two-museum combo covering Maranello and Modena (from about A$43).
- You want to drive: a real Ferrari test drive from the museum square (from about A$226).
Getting there and practical tips
Maranello is about 18 km south of Modena and roughly 40 km from Bologna. Without a car, most visitors either take a train to Modena and continue by bus or the official shuttle, or book a guided day trip that bundles transport with skip-the-line entry — the full options are compared in our getting-to-Maranello guide. A few things worth knowing before you go:
- The museum is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, with accessible parking and restrooms.
- Photography is welcome in the galleries — it's a very photogenic collection.
- There's a museum shop with exclusive merchandise; leave a little time for it.
- A test drive needs a valid driving licence — carry your passport too.
- Book a morning slot in peak season; afternoons and weekends are noticeably busier.
An independent visitor guide. Maranello Pass is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Ferrari S.p.A., Museo Ferrari or any official operator, and does not sell admission. Details such as hours and schedules change seasonally — confirm the exact date when you book. Booking links go to independent third-party operators via GetYourGuide, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.