The “Enrico Bernardi” Machine Museum houses precious examples of internal combustion engines that marked the history of motor technology in Europe in the second half of the 19th century. From the first Pia engines to the four-stroke Lauro engines, up to the three-wheeled vehicle, all the exhibits on display are the work of Enrico Bernardi and represent milestones of Italian engineering. In addition to the engines, the museum preserves autograph notebooks, original drawings, and notes of the inventor, allowing to retrace the thoughts and intuitions that led to his extraordinary innovations. Thanks to videos and interactive screens, visitors can observe the operation of the engines and explore every detail of the collection.
VISIT THE MUSEUM
Open one Sunday a month, details available in the events section
By appointment also on other days
EVENTS
Costruire con le mie mani quello che immagino nella mia testa
Costruire con le mie mani quello che immagino nella mia testa
Scopri l'abilità manuale di Enrico Bernardi nelle visite guidate per scuole tecniche e professionali, ammirando la sua vettura del 1894 ancora perfettamente funzionante. Prenota la visita e immergiti nella storia dell’ingegneria meccanica.
Costruire con le mie mani quello che immagino nella mia testa
Costruire con le mie mani quello che immagino nella mia testa
Scopri l'abilità manuale di Enrico Bernardi nelle visite guidate per scuole tecniche e professionali, ammirando la sua vettura del 1894 ancora perfettamente funzionante. Prenota la visita e immergiti nella storia dell’ingegneria meccanica.
Il triciclo di Lauro
Il triciclo di Lauro
Partecipa alla prima visita guidata per bambini e famiglie al Museo Bernardi! Attraverso un gioco e una caccia al tesoro, scoprirai la storia di Enrico Bernardi e delle sue invenzioni.
DISCOVER THE MUSEUM
The collection
Unique engines and inventions share the stories of the innovative vision of Enrico Bernardi and the progress of motor technology in the 19th century. A heritage that allows you to explore the history of Italian mechanics up close.
Research
The Museum staff conducts research on the objects on display and its archive, while offering advice to other institutions on the engineer’s work, as well as on the instruments of the collections of the Department of Industrial Engineering.
Enrico Bernardi
Father of the first all-Italian automobile and brilliant inventor, Bernardi helped revolutionize the history of automobiles and internal combustion engines. His legacy continues to inspire and drive technological progress.
About us
Science historians and engineers collaborate with the Department of Industrial Engineering and the Museum Centre to preserve and disseminate Bernardi’s inventions and technological insights.
The Museums of the University of Padua
