Catania: Museo di Zoologia

Via Androne, 81 - 95124 Catania - Tel. 095/312355

Opening hours: Time 8.30 a.m - 2 p.m.; closed Sunday and Holidays Entrance: Free Services: guided tours, research assistance, archives, library Transport from Catania: City buses Nbrs 21, 31, 33, 40

Founded in 1853 as department of Zoology of the University, the museum stands today near the "Dipartimento di Biologia Animale". It contains the collections of the professors and of the members of the "Associazione Gioenia di Scienze Naturali"; rich ornithologic collections of about 1500 exemplaries include species of humming-birds, parrots, birds of paradise and of many species coming from Sicily (some of them of great historical and scientifical importance). Many collections of extraeuropean Mammals and of earthly and sea invertebrates are exhibited and occupy an important place inside the museum, in accordance with the scientific tradition of the Department.

Provincial Tourism Board of Catania
http://www.apt-catania.com
E-mail : apt@apt-catania.com