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At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1994
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 42°20′46″ N, 14°09′55″ E
- Address
- Piazza Trento e Trieste, 66100 Chieti
About
The Chieti Museum of Biomedical Sciences is a medical museum, located in Chieti, Abruzzo. It was established in 1994 at Palazzo De Pasquale, promoted by Luigi Capasso. D'Annunzio University assumed governance of the Museum in 2010.
It is dedicated to the knowledge and dissemination of Natural Sciences and History of Science, focusing on biological and medical aspects arising from research in archaeology, medicine, anthropology and palaeontology. It spans an area of over 16,000 square feet (1,500 m2). In 2005, the Museum of Biomedical Sciences moved to Palazzo Arnaldo Mussolini in the historic centre of Chieti.
It currently hosts a collections of over 19,000 records in the fields of palaeontology, prehistory, anthropology, botany and zoology. In addition, it includes scientific instruments as well as works of modern art. The Museum of Biomedical Sciences is a member of the International Council of Museums.
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Timeline
- 1994Founded
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Getting there
ChietiTrain, nearest
2.5 km as the crow flies
Museum of Biomedical Sciences, ChietiPiazza Trento e Trieste, 66100 Chieti
Aeroporto internazionale d'Abruzzo Pasquale Liberi9.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Museum of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti?
Museum of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti is in Chieti, in the province of Chieti (Abruzzo), Italy. Address: Piazza Trento e Trieste, 66100 Chieti. GPS coordinates: 42.34624, 14.16526.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Friday: 9:00–19:30; Saturday and Sunday: 15:00–20:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Museum of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
How old is Museum of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti?
Wikidata dates it to 1994.
What else is there to see near Museum of Biomedical Sciences, Chieti?
Nearby you’ll find: Teate (200 m away), Chiesa di San Domenico (300 m away), Archeological Museum La Civitella (300 m away).
Sources and licences
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
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Credits for the 3 photos
- Chieti 2011 -Palazzo OND- by-RaBoe-07 — © Ra Boe / Wikipedia Create the proper attribution for your usage by clicking on this button!, This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Germany license.…, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- Museo delle Scienze Biomediche di Chieti — Cats' photos, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chieti 2011 -Palazzo OND- by-RaBoe-01 — © Ra Boe / Wikipedia Create the proper attribution for your usage by clicking on this button!, This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Germany license.…, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
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