Digital collections

A digital archive to explore models, documents, and images of Enrico Bernardi’s inventions. A historical heritage accessible to all opens the doors of technical and scientific innovation.
Text on page: This section allows you to explore online the collections of the Enrico Bernardi Machine Museum. The digital collections of the Museum offer the opportunity to observe up close original documents, photographs, and models that have marked the history of internal combustion engines, opening a space for in-depth study dedicated to students, researchers, and enthusiasts. An invitation to discover and enhance the scientific and engineering heritage preserved by the University.

Phaidra – The digital repository

Phaidra is the digital archiving system of the University of Padua, which collects historical documents, resources, and digital collections of the academic heritage. To explore the digital resources of the Enrico Bernardi Machine Museum on the homepage, enter keywords such as “Enrico Bernardi Museum” or “historical engines” in the search bar. The descriptive cards offer a historical and technical context for each resource or access the complete archive here.