At a glance

Type

Cultural, science and education centre

Period

Contemporary

Style

Modern campus dedicated to art and science

Location

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Overview

The Golinelli Art and Science Center is located in Bologna, a major city of northern Italy known for its university heritage. It forms part of the Opificio Golinelli, a campus devoted to education and culture. The centre pairs scientific themes with artistic presentation across its spaces.

History

The centre is a contemporary cultural institution within the Opificio Golinelli campus in Bologna. It was conceived to bring together the worlds of art and science under a single programme. Bologna, home to one of the oldest universities in the world, provides a fitting setting for such an educational mission. The campus has grown as a hub for cultural and scientific activity in the city.

What you see

Visitors find exhibition and event spaces designed to host changing programmes. The centre is organised around the theme of dialogue between artistic and scientific disciplines. Its facilities form part of the larger Opificio Golinelli site. The layout supports educational activities alongside public exhibitions.

Cultural significance

The Golinelli Art and Science Center contributes to Bologna’s identity as a centre of learning and culture. By linking art with science, it offers a distinctive model of public cultural engagement in Emilia-Romagna.

Practical information

The centre is part of the Opificio Golinelli campus in Bologna. For opening hours, admission, exhibitions and current programmes, check the official website.

Getting there

Bologna is well connected by Italy’s high-speed and regional rail network at Bologna Centrale station, by motorway, and by Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport; local bus services link the city centre with outlying districts.

Sources & resources

• Wikipedia: Bologna
• Cultural Heritage Online