The Museum of Education-MudEd of the University of Padua is a place where your vision of history comes to life. It’s not just a dusty past, but a dynamic field of study that helps us understand the present and shape the future.
Here, you’ll find objects, games, books, photographs, teaching aids, wall posters, and desks—all inviting you to journey into the past through the lens of three key words: Memory, Narration, Education.
The Museum’s collections offer a rich testimony of the educational and scholastic history of the 19th and 20th centuries, reflecting the ideas, places, and tools that shaped the education we know today, one that is for everyone and lasts a lifetime.
School, leisure, family life, and play—these exhibits spark an engaging conversation for visitors of all ages, inviting them to explore remnants of the past, discover new perspectives that illuminate the present, and challenge today’s world with creative possibilities for the future.
VISIT THE MUSEUM
Open to the public on Thursdays | 14.00 – 16.00
Admission is free and open to individual visitors, families, and small groups.
EXPLORE THE MUSEUM
The collections
Discover the objects, testimonies, and memories that have marked generations of students, teachers, and families by intertwining history, culture, and traditions.
The history
From Romeo Taverni’s pioneering vision in the 19th century to its formal establishment in 1993, the Museum of Education has a history of innovative ideas and transformations.
Schools
Workshops and guided tours: an interactive journey through games, teaching aids and stories from the past, designed for children too.
About us
Behind every object, every story, and every experience at MudEd there is a team of passionate professionals. Discover who makes it all possible!
The Museums of the University of Padua
