The Paolucci Museum is located in the heart of the little town of Offagna and is entirely dedicated to the eminent Anconetan scientist to whom is entitled, Professor Luigi Paolucci, lived between the second half of the 19th century and the first of the 20th.
The museum offers interesting collections in the fields of paleontology, mineralogy, zoology and botanic, all deriving from Paolucci’s scientific activitiy. The exposition is organized according to different environments: river, seaside, hill and mountain. In particular, great attention was given to the local fauna and flora found on the Mount Conero.
Due to the kind of subjects involved, the museum is especially suitable for school visits.
Opening times:
From March to Decembr: 15.30 - 18.00 (only Saturday and Sunday)
July and August: from Friday to Sunday 16.00 - 19.00 and on Saturday night 21.00 - 23.00
More info:
Museo di Scienze Naturali "Luigi Paolucci"
via del Monastero, 2
60027 Offagna
Tel. +39 071 7107611
Fax +39 071 7107612
musopaolucci@tin.it
www.museopaolucci.it