From 8 October 2025 to 11 January 2026
Spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites… let’s be honest: they are certainly not the most beloved animals. In fact, they often arouse fear or disgust. But are we sure that such an attitude is justified? These inhabitants of our planet, belonging to the Arachnida class, have been victims of prejudice and legends for centuries. Yet, if we try to approach them with curiosity and with the help of science, we discover a vast and fascinating world of extraordinary behaviours and adaptations. This is precisely the aim of the scientific exhibition “ARACHNIDA – The secret charm of spiders and scorpions”: to offer a new perspective on these animals. An adventure through nature, science, photography and culture, designed for everyone.
Conceived and curated by Aracnofilia – Italian Association of Arachnology APS
What can you expect to see at the exhibition?
Close encounters with arachnids: you can observe numerous live specimens inside terrariums that reproduce their natural environments.
Information panels: these will guide you step by step as you discover the characteristics, behaviour, biology, venom and many interesting facts about arachnids.
Arachnid fossils preserved in amber: discover how ancient and fascinating the evolutionary history of these animals is.
The spider silk room: a space entirely dedicated to this extraordinary material, where spider webs become true works of art suspended in mid-air.