Galleria Estense: A Treasury of Art in Modena

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Modena train station, walk straight ahead through Piazza Dante Alighieri, then turn right onto Viale Monte Kosica. At the traffic lights, turn left onto Viale Vittorio Veneto, then turn right at the roundabout to stay on Viale Vittorio Veneto. Turn left onto Largo Porta Sant'Agostino. The Palazzo dei Musei will be on the right. The Galleria Estense is located on the fourth floor of the Palazzo dei Musei. Allow approximately 15-20 minutes to walk from the train station to the Galleria Estense.

• Public Transport

  From Modena train station, multiple bus lines will take you near the Galleria Estense. Bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 13 stop near the gallery. Get off at the Sant'Agostino Museo or Vittorio Veneto Bv Trombi stop. The Palazzo dei Musei will be within a few minutes' walk. A single urban bus ride in Modena costs €1.50. You can purchase tickets directly on the bus using a contactless credit card.

• Driving

  From the A1 Motorway, take the Modena Nord exit and follow the signs for "centro storico" and then "Palazzo dei Musei". Note that the historic center of Modena has restricted traffic zones (ZTL). Parking is available in the Novi Park underground parking garage, a short walk from the Palazzo dei Musei. Parking fees vary, but expect to pay around €1 per hour. Parking is also available on blue lines, which indicates paid parking.