There is only one reason to visit Maranello: the Ferrari Museum. This celebration of the history and prowess of “La Rossa” attracts thousands of sports car enthusiasts each year, and many also enjoy high-octane adventures like a turn in the museum’s F1 simulator, a Ferrari test drive on the adjacent track, or a road test on board an iconic Ferrari or Lamborghini. Maranello is set in the heart of Italy’s Food Valley and balsamic vinegar tastings, market tours and cooking classes, and home dining experiences are also popular pastimes here.
The Ferrari Museum is open year-round and is the perfect indoor attraction for a blustery winter day or to escape a summer storm. To pair your visit with a Ferrari test drive, opt for a clear day when the roads are dry. True Ferrari fans gather in Maranello each June, when this company town celebrates its iconic sports car for Notte Rossa (Red Night) with concerts, exhibitions, and fireworks.
Maranello does not sit along a rail line, so the easiest way to reach the Ferrari Museum is by catching a taxi or museum shuttle bus from the Modena train station, about 25 minutes away. Taxis are available all day, while the shuttle bus makes one run in the morning and another in the afternoon, so timing can be tricky. Otherwise, rent a car from Bologna or Florence and drive to the museum, where there is free parking.
The Ferrari Museum in Maranello is partnered with the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, with a cumulative ticket and a shuttle connecting the two museums. The Enzo Ferrari Museum includes Ferrari’s original machine shop while the Ferrari Museum in Maranello is attached to the modern Ferrari factory. Visitors can take a coach tour through the factory campus but are not allowed inside. The tour also includes a glimpse of the Fiorano test track.
