The Fellini Museum in Rimini is spread across three venues in the old town: Castel Sismondo, the Piazza dei Sogni and the Palazzo del Fulgor. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, tickets cost €10 (reduced €8) and it is included in the Rimini Pass. It takes about 15 minutes to get there from Hotel Viking in Viserbella. Updated October 2026 by Andrea Antonioli.
01A journey into the great director's dream
The Fellini Museum in Rimini is one of the most fascinating cultural attractions in Italy. Dedicated to the genius of Federico Fellini, the museum spans three venues in the heart of the old town:
- Castel Sismondo, an ancient fortress housing multimedia installations and film sets;
- Palazzo del Fulgor, where the legendary Cinema Fulgor, symbol of Fellini's childhood, comes back to life;
- Piazza Malatesta, a large urban space transformed into an open-air stage set.
Find out more about the Fellini Museum
Opening hours and useful information
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–13:00 / 16:00–19:00
- Monday: closed (except public holidays)Address: Piazza Malatesta, 47921 Rimini
Visiting the Fellini Museum is an immersive experience blending cinema, dreams and memory. Perfect if you want a cultural alternative to the beach while staying close to the sea.
02The Fulgor – the cinema where a dream was born
Of all the Fellini Museum venues, the Palazzo del Fulgor is the most moving. This is where the Cinema Fulgor stood, where young Federico Fellini saw his first films and fell in love with the big screen for ever.
Today the Fulgor has been carefully restored and offers:
- A cinema and theatre hall with screenings, events and retrospectives
- Exhibition spaces telling the story of Rimini in the 1930s and 1940s
- Interactive installations and atmospheres that make you feel you are inside a Fellini film
Address: Corso d’Augusto 162, Rimini.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–13:00 / 16:00–19:00 (closed on Mondays, except public holidays)
03What is the Rimini Pass
The Rimini Pass is the official city pass of Rimini, ideal if you want to make the most of the cultural side of the Romagna Riviera
What's included
- Free or discounted entry to museums and attractions, including the Fellini Museum and the Fulgor
- Unlimited public transport for the duration of the pass
- Exclusive discounts at restaurants, shops and amusement parks
You can choose 1 day, 3 days or 7 days, depending on your stay.
Buy it now at pass.visitrimini.com
04What the Rimini Pass includes
- Access to a selection of 10 cultural sites, museums and monuments in the Rimini area.
- Unlimited local public transport ticket (urban and suburban buses + the Metromare coastal line Rimini ↔ Riccione) for the duration of the pass.
- Audio guides or digital content (app) with points of interest.
- Discounts on extra attractions and experiences such as amusement parks, aquariums, shops and restaurants.
- Paperless digital access via app or voucher.
05A more detailed list
Main attractions with entry included:
- Domus del Chirurgo, Rimini
- Museo della Città (City Museum), Rimini
- Fellini Museum, Rimini
- Rocca Malatestiana, Verucchio
- Archaeological Museum, Verucchio
- Monumental Cave and Casamatta, Santarcangelo
- Fortress of San Leo
- Museum of Sacred Art, San Leo
- Montefiore Conca Castle
- Button Museum, Santarcangelo
Discounts include:
- 30% off Mirabilandia.
- Up to 10% off Oltremare, Italia in Miniatura, Aquafan, the Cattolica Aquarium and Fiabilandia.
- Up to 20% off shopping, restaurants and other partner activities.
06How to get to the Fellini Museum from the hotel
The Fellini Museum is in the old town of Rimini, between Castel Sismondo, Piazza Malatesta and the Palazzo del Fulgor on Corso d’Augusto. From Hotel Viking in Viserbella it takes about a quarter of an hour by car or by bus.
By bike it's about 7 km, half an hour of mostly flat cycling along the sea and then towards the centre: a lovely morning ride, perhaps passing the Bridge of Tiberius and the Arch of Augustus. You'll find more routes on our cycling holiday page.
07A day in the centre of Rimini
Half a day is enough for the museum. With the rest of your time, on foot, you can see the Tempio Malatestiano, Piazza Cavour, the Bridge of Tiberius and the Borgo San Giuliano quarter, with its murals dedicated to Fellini's films. With the Rimini Pass you can add the Domus del Chirurgo and the City Museum.
The pass also includes museums and monuments in the hinterland, such as the Fortress of San Leo, the Rocca di Verucchio and the caves of Santarcangelo: ideas and distances on our inland hills and hilltop villages page. And if it rains, the museum is the perfect day out.
08A Fellini walking tour: 8 stops in Fellini's Rimini
After the museum, you can discover Fellini's Rimini on foot in half a day. This is the route we recommend to our guests, from the old town to the sea.
- Castel Sismondo: the fortress of Sigismondo Malatesta, main venue of the Fellini Museum, with immersive rooms of projections, lights and music.
- Piazza dei Sogni: the former Piazza Malatesta, with the sheet of water recalling the old moat, the large circular bench as in the finale of 8½, and the Bosco dei Nomi (Wood of Names).
- Rina the rhinoceros: in Piazza San Martino, at the entrance to the Palazzo del Fulgor, the life-size sculpture from the film E la nave va (And the Ship Sails On), the museum's symbol.
- Cinema Fulgor: on Corso d’Augusto, the cinema where young Federico saw his first films, depicted in Amarcord and redesigned by three-time Oscar winner Dante Ferretti.
- Piazza Cavour: with the Pigna fountain and Teatro Galli, the heart of the Rimini of Amarcord.
- Borgo San Giuliano: across the Bridge of Tiberius, colourful houses and murals dedicated to the characters of Fellini's films.
- Grand Hotel di Rimini: on the seafront, the symbol of the young Fellini's dreams, which he portrayed in Amarcord.
- Monumental Cemetery: the tomb of Federico Fellini and Giulietta Masina, with the monument Le Vele (The Sails) by Arnaldo Pomodoro.
The first five stops are a few minutes' walk from each other; for the Grand Hotel and the cemetery it's best to take a bike or the bus. Urban buses are included in the Rimini Pass.
09Fellini Museum and Rimini Pass at a glance
| Where | Rimini old town: Castel Sismondo, Piazza Malatesta, Palazzo del Fulgor |
|---|---|
| From the hotel | about 15 minutes by car or bus, 7 km by bike |
| Castel Sismondo opening hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 10–13 and 16–19 |
| Palazzo del Fulgor opening hours | Tuesday to Sunday, 10–19 |
| Closed | Mondays, except public holidays |
| Summer evenings | open on Wednesdays from 21:00 to 23:00, from 1 July to 26 August 2026 |
| Ticket | full price €10, reduced €8 |
| On Wednesdays | reduced ticket for everyone at €8 |
| Free | under-18s and people with disabilities |
| Rimini Pass | 1, 3 or 7 days |
| In the pass | 10 museums and monuments, urban and suburban buses |
| Discounts | partner amusement parks, restaurants and shops |
| Ideal | for half a day, rainy days included |
See also events in Rimini, the inland hills, a seaside holiday, parking and our offers.
From October to December there's the winter B&B offer with the Fellini Museum: one night in a double room with breakfast and two museum tickets for €90.
10What our guests say
What guests write on TripAdvisor.
Day trips
«You can book trips inland with the help of the reception staff»
Handy for everything
«excellent location, close to everything, the sea included, but on a quiet street.»
11FAQ
How far is the Fellini Museum from Hotel Viking?
About 7 km: a quarter of an hour by car or bus, half an hour by bike.
Where are the Fellini Museum venues?
Castel Sismondo, Piazza Malatesta and the Palazzo del Fulgor on Corso d’Augusto, all in Rimini’s old town.
What are the Fellini Museum opening hours?
Castel Sismondo is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00, the Palazzo del Fulgor from 10:00 to 19:00; closed on Mondays, except public holidays. In summer (from 1 July to 26 August 2026) it is also open on Wednesday evenings from 21:00 to 23:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much is a Fellini Museum ticket?
A full-price ticket costs €10, reduced €8; on Wednesdays the reduced price applies to everyone. Entry is also included in the Rimini Pass.
Where is Castel Sismondo?
In Piazza Malatesta, in Rimini’s old town, next to Teatro Galli: it is about 7 km from Hotel Viking, a quarter of an hour by car or bus.
What is the Fellini Museum rhinoceros?
It is “Rina”, the life-size sculpture of the female rhinoceros from the film And the Ship Sails On (E la nave va): it stands in Piazza San Martino, at the entrance to the Palazzo del Fulgor, and is the museum’s symbol.
Where is Federico Fellini’s grave?
In Rimini’s Monumental Cemetery, together with Giulietta Masina, beneath Arnaldo Pomodoro’s monument Le Vele (The Sails).
Does the Rimini Pass include the Fellini Museum?
Yes, the Rimini Pass includes entry to the Fellini Museum and to other museums and monuments in Rimini and the hinterland, with buses included.
How long does the Rimini Pass last?
You can choose 1, 3 or 7 days, depending on the length of your stay.
What else is there to see in Rimini besides the Fellini Museum?
The Tempio Malatestiano, the Bridge of Tiberius, the Arch of Augustus, the Borgo San Giuliano quarter and the Domus del Chirurgo (Surgeon's House).
