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 STRADA MAGGIORE 28/a

VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION: STRADA MAGGIORE 28/a

About us

About us

La Macchina del Tempo is an established organization in the field of Virtual Reality, curating a public exhibition on the evolution of this technology and developing immersive VR experiences aimed primarily at enhancing and promoting cultural heritage.

At the La Macchina del Tempo Virtual Reality Museum in Bologna, located on Strada Maggiore 28/a, visitors can explore the key milestones in the history of Virtual Reality, from its earliest pioneers to today’s leading innovators. The exhibition offers the opportunity to discover some of the most influential VR headsets, along with historic advertisements, archival materials, and other content related to the development of immersive technologies.

Within the museum, which features more than 20 VR stations, visitors can experience a range of virtual journeys set in different three-dimensional environments, all specifically reconstructed and produced by the museum’s in-house development team.

La Macchina del Tempo’s internal development department also provides custom VR solutions for private clients and institutions. Its services include the creation of tailor-made immersive experiences as well as the installation and integration of existing VR productions within exhibitions, museums, cultural venues, and special events.

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday | 14:00 – 19:00

Saturday – Sunday | 10:00 – 19:00

Why Experience Virtual Reality?

Why Experience Virtual Reality?

Virtual Reality Museum

Virtual Reality Museum

The public exhibition, with free admission, begins with a series of informative panels illustrating the historical evolution of Virtual Reality, from its earliest precursors and proto-VR concepts to the many experimental attempts that shaped its development—some successful, others less so.

One of the most engaging aspects of the exhibition is the display of the major generations of VR headsets, allowing visitors to observe firsthand the technological progress that has led to today’s most advanced devices.

Visitors’ curiosity is further stimulated by audiovisual installations featuring advertising campaigns and promotional videos from different periods, offering a fascinating insight into how Virtual Reality has evolved over time.

The exhibition is complemented by a collection of movie posters related to Virtual Reality, as well as books and publications dedicated to the subject.

A dedicated section also celebrates the pioneers and innovators who have contributed to the development of this revolutionary technology, presenting photographs and biographical information about the key figures of both the past and the present.

The public exhibition, with free admission, begins with a series of informative panels illustrating the historical evolution of Virtual Reality, from its earliest precursors and proto-VR concepts to the many experimental attempts that shaped its development—some successful, others less so.

One of the most engaging aspects of the exhibition is the display of the major generations of VR headsets, allowing visitors to observe firsthand the technological progress that has led to today’s most advanced devices.

Visitors’ curiosity is further stimulated by audiovisual installations featuring advertising campaigns and promotional videos from different periods, offering a fascinating insight into how Virtual Reality has evolved over time.

The exhibition is complemented by a collection of movie posters related to Virtual Reality, as well as books and publications dedicated to the subject.

A dedicated section also celebrates the pioneers and innovators who have contributed to the development of this revolutionary technology, presenting photographs and biographical information about the key figures of both the past and the present.

Experiences

Experiences

Our virtual reality experiences span a wide historical range, with reconstructions of Medieval and Roman Bologna, as well as Egyptian scenarios centred on the figure of Tutankhamun, alongside a literary experience based on Dante’s Inferno.

The digital offering is completed by an artistic experience that allows visitors to step inside famous paintings, a scientific journey through the human body, and the dramatic final voyage of the Titanic.

Our virtual reality experiences span a wide historical range, with reconstructions of Medieval and Roman Bologna, as well as Egyptian scenarios centred on the figure of Tutankhamun, alongside a literary experience based on Dante’s Inferno.

The digital offering is completed by an artistic experience that allows visitors to step inside famous paintings, a scientific journey through the human body, and the dramatic final voyage of the Titanic.

Descend, accompanied by Dante and Virgil, into the terrifying underworld among the souls of the damned.

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Explore the streets and alleys of medieval Bologna with a breathtaking flight among its countless towers.

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Walk through the streets of ancient Bononia with both a monumental route and one focused on daily life.

Walk through the streets of ancient Bononia with both a monumental route and one focused on daily life.

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Relive firsthand, guided by Howard Carter, the greatest archaeological discovery of all time.

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Rediscover the world of the famous pharaoh as a man, not only as a mummy.

Rediscover the world of the famous pharaoh as a man, not only as a mummy.

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Witness firsthand the funerary rituals of ancient Egypt.

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Step aboard the most famous and tragic ocean liner in history.

Step aboard the most famous and tragic ocean liner in history.

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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of art by rediscovering famous paintings from within.

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Travel in a miniaturized vessel through the wonders of the human body.

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An adventurous historical experience set in the age of the Knights Templar, designed as a shared multiplayer journey.

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Entertainment Experiences

Esperienze Ludiche

Story Games

Enjoy engaging gameplay experiences: discover modern objects hidden in ancient Rome, hunt terrifying creatures on the ground and in the air across various environments, or test your knowledge by recognizing pharaonic cartouches.

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Book your favorite experiences directly from home!

Book your favorite experiences directly from home!

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Schools and Groups

Schools and Groups

The Virtual Reality Museum has been welcoming numerous school groups and visitors for years, offering, through consolidated experience, highly accurate reconstructions combined with an engaging and stimulating way to approach history, literature, art, and science.

All experiences in the catalogue, lasting 14 or 25 minutes, are available at reduced rates for schools (respectively €9 and €12, with free admission for teachers), and for groups at €10 and €15.

For further information regarding logistics and scheduling, please contact: info@lamacchinadeltempo.eu

The Virtual Reality Museum has been welcoming numerous school groups and visitors for years, offering, through consolidated experience, highly accurate reconstructions combined with an engaging and stimulating way to approach history, literature, art, and science.

All experiences in the catalogue, lasting 14 or 25 minutes, are available at reduced rates for schools (respectively €9 and €12, with free admission for teachers), and for groups at €10 and €15.

For further information regarding logistics and scheduling, please contact: info@lamacchinadeltempo.eu

Custom Projects

Custom Projects

La Macchina del Tempo is capable of designing and producing, building on the experience gained through the VR Museum installations, any type of architectural or environmental reconstruction tailored to the needs of external clients, maintaining the highest standards of historical accuracy and emotional engagement.

La Macchina del Tempo is capable of designing and producing, building on the experience gained through the VR Museum installations, any type of architectural or environmental reconstruction tailored to the needs of external clients, maintaining the highest standards of historical accuracy and emotional engagement.

IMAGINE EXHIBITIONS – LAS VEGAS

Creation of a permanent virtual experience dedicated to Tutankhamun, commissioned by the American company Imagine Exhibitions and hosted at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas.

CIVITAVECCHIA – 19th CENTURY

Reconstruction of a section of today’s Corso Marconi in Civitavecchia, including the ancient Church of Santa Maria, as it appeared in the mid-19th century, complete with notable historical figures and urban furnishings.

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VALMO – THE LAST HUNTER

Reconstruction of the prehistoric environment of the Mondeval basin in the Belluno Dolomites, where the remains of an ancient hunter’s settlement and burial site were discovered, depicting the daily activities of the community.

HOSPICE OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN

Production of a film recreating the hospitaller settlement at Pieve San Nicola degli Alzeri (UD) in the 11th century, featuring buildings and characters of the time.

External Events

External Events

From June 10, 2022, to January 10, 2023, Palazzo Pepoli, Museum of the History of Bologna, hosted virtual tours of ancient Bologna created by La Macchina del Tempo as part of the exhibition BACK TO BO, included within the prestigious museum network Genus Bononiae.

In 2020, Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence hosted the exhibition “Tutankhamun: Journey into Eternity.” A highlight of the exhibition was a Virtual Reality experience, allowing visitors to personally experience the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

The VR experience was attended by over 10,000 visitors.

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Team

Team

Massimo
Sinigaglia

CoFounder

Silvia
Tugnoli

CoFounder

Cristian
Maillet

Multimedia designer

Emanuela
Perca

Unity Developer

Attilio
Falanga

3D artist

Andrea
Nanetti

Graphic designer

Alberto
Arista

Client assistant

Alessia
Baldisserri

Client assistant

Sebastiano
Bolzoni

Client assistant

Aurora
Nunziante

Client assistant

Pasquale
Barile

Egyptologist

Claudio
Calastri

Archaeologist

Carlo
De Angelis

Medieval Architect

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La Macchina del Tempo

  • Strada Maggiore 28/a, 40125 Bologna

  • 051 412 9521

  • MON – FRI | 14 – 19

  • SAT – SUN | 10 – 19

  • info@lamacchinadeltempo.eu
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