General overview
The Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum is one of the most popular automotive museums in Italy and a key stop within Emilia-Romagna’s Motor Valley. The museum was created by Tonino Lamborghini, Ferruccio’s son, to honour his father’s legacy as an industrial pioneer.

The original museum space was located near the Lamborghini Calor factory and was housed in an avant-garde building that had previously served as a conference centre. From the beginning, the focus was not only on supercars but on Ferruccio Lamborghini’s wider vision as an engineer, entrepreneur, and innovator.

Inside the museum, visitors can see iconic Lamborghini cars such as the Miura, alongside early vehicles dating back to the late 1940s. The collection also includes extensive photographic archives, historical documents, and newspaper reports that trace the evolution of the brand and its design philosophy.

One of the most distinctive features of the museum is its biographical focus. Visitors learn about Ferruccio Lamborghini’s early life in Renazzo di Cento and his transition from tractor manufacturing to high-performance vehicles. Among the more unusual exhibits is a helicopter prototype, suspended from the ceiling, reflecting the company’s experimental ambitions beyond cars.

Relocation and the New Museum Space

The Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum has since relocated to Via Galliera 317, Funo di Argelato (near Bologna). This move is important to note, as many older references still point to the previous site.

The new location offers significantly more space, allowing the collection to expand and be presented more coherently. In addition to cars, the museum now displays Lamborghini tractors, boats, and industrial prototypes, offering a broader perspective on the company’s engineering heritage.

Multimedia installations help contextualise the exhibits, making the museum accessible not only to car enthusiasts but also to visitors interested in Italian industrial history. The larger layout also allows visitors to view oversized exhibits — such as boats and helicopters — at close range.

Overall, the museum offers a rewarding experience for visitors of all ages. Families, design enthusiasts, and travellers curious about Italy’s post-war industrial boom will all find something engaging here.

Many travellers include the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum as part of a wider itinerary exploring Italy’s Motor Valley. If you are interested in understanding how Lamborghini fits within the broader regional context, our guide to visiting Motor Valley in Emilia-Romagna provides a useful overview.

The museum also pairs well with other nearby collections, such as the Panini Motor Museum and Ferrari-related sites, making it easy to build a full day around automotive heritage without excessive travel.