We visited the War museum and it was interesting to see the collection and learn about Diego de Hendriquez. But I do not think this is the kind of museum Diego had in mind when he created it - the ladies working at the museum follow the guests like hawks and the moment you touch one of the metal structures, they scream at you - our kids were stressed out during the whole visit - afraid to come too close to the vehicles or weapons. The objects in the museum are made of metal and had withstand bomb attack, so not sure how a child's little hand could do any harm. And it's not like there were crowds at the museum - we were the only visitors there - maybe because the museum is really hard to find, or maybe because of the unpleasant atmosphere. But if you are ready to ignore all of that, the collection is...
Read moreMuseum is a compact but fascinating place to visit, especially for those interested in fossils, minerals, and zoology. Highlights include a huge dinosaur skeleton and an impressive collection of marine specimens. The exhibition is informative, though some displays could use a more modern update.
Adult tickets cost €4, which is very reasonable. However, note that tickets must be purchased at a different building nearby, which is not very convenient—buying online is definitely recommended to save time. Overall, it's a worthwhile visit if you're in Trieste and enjoy natural sciences, but don’t expect a large,...
Read moreA great Museum with lot of valuable collections from a Trieste and Italian point of view straight from World War 1 Era to Current Era. Lot to see in the small Museum that include War collections, memorabilia, dinosaur bones that were unearthed in Trieste, magnified plants and insects, different types of rocks, insects, butterflies, and stuffed animals and much more. It is located at Via dei Tominz near Via Cumano accessible by bus routes 18, 5, and D. Here, 18 runs on Monday to Friday while 5 on Sundays and Festival-days. D runs in the night. The Museum timing is from...
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