The Barsanti and Matteucci Foundation

has the primary aim of disseminating the story of the two scientists from Lucca, Eugenio Barsanti and Felice Matteucci, and their invention: the first working internal combustion engine in history

promotes initiatives aimed at inspiring young people with the world of mechanics and spreading knowledge on issues related to the sustainability of transport

operates through the management of the internal combustion engine museum located in Lucca, via Sant’Andrea 56

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The Barsanti & Matteucci

combustion engine Museum

Timetables

from 15 october to 31 march
tuesday and thursday: from 9,00 to 13,00
saturday, sunday, holidays: from 11,00 to 16,00

from 1 april to 15 june
tuesday and thursday: from 9,00 to 13,00
friday: from 15,00 to 19,00
saturday, sunday, holidays: from 11,00 to 16,00

from 15 june to 15 october
friday: from 15,00 to 19,00
saturday, sunday, holidays: from 11,00 to 16,00

Special openings 2024

from 30 October to 3 November, from 11,00 to 19,00

Costs

Entry is free during normal opening hours. For visits by reservation, a contribution is required.

IN EVIDENCE

From October 15th new openings of the Museum

COMING SOON

30 March 2024

March 30th: the Museum reopens to the public