Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy

Galleria Ferrari (Ferrari museum) is in the town of Maranello which is near Modena in northern Italy.  Around 40-50 cars are on display at the museum that are both new productions and antiques.  The museum has great memorabilia, trophies, emblems, important car parts and many other items.  It was built in 1988 by the local government along with the Ferrari company.  The race cars shown were driven by famous drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Froilan Gonzales, Gilles Villeneuve etc. 

Ferrari 360, Ferrari Museum, Italy    
photo by Ditec: An Automatic World

Ferrari factory

Maranello is also the hometown of the Ferrari factory which is near the museum on Via Abetone Inferiore.  Guided tour of the factory is only possible for dealers and Ferrari customers.  However, a normal visitor can see the entrance hall that’s open to the public.  Current production and Formula One cars are exhibited there.  On Via Musso the public can also see the cars and prototypes that are taken out for test drives. 

Ferrari’s racing department and test tracks

On Via Ascari Ferrari’s racing department is located.  It is called Scuderia Ferrari and public is not allowed, but is worth a photo as your souvenir!  The Pista di Fiorano and the Fiorano are test tracks that are used for Formula One and also for prototypes.  Enzo Ferrari (founder)’s previous home is located inside the Fiorano track.  

Maranello has many memorabilia shops, especially the ones located near the factory.  Official products can be bought in the museum too. 

Galleria Ferrari’s address is Via Dino Ferrari, 43, 41053 Maranello (Modena).  
Official website is www.ferrari.com/English/Pages/Home.aspx

Ferrari Grand Prix, Ferrari Museum, Italy
photo by Ditec: An Automatic World