A museum dedicated to the life of Enzo Ferrari is due to open tomorrow (10 March). The 5000sq m Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari Modena has been built following an investment of 18million euros, and stands on the site where Enzo Ferrari was born in 1898.
The original house has been preserved, together with the workshop, and features multimedia exhibits covering the major events in Ferrari’s life. It has been merged with the stunning new gallery, the profile of which was apparently inspired by the shape of historic racing cars. Designed by London-based Future Systems, it is finished in a striking yellow, reflecting the shade used on the famous Prancing Horse logo.
The theme for the exhibits is ‘Le origini del Mito’, covering the story and development of car manufacturing and racing in the Modena area, from the Modena Circuit to the Mille Miglia, from Scaglietti and Stanguellini to Maserati and Pagani.
The history and achievements of Modena carmaking are celebrated in historical documents and objects that have been selected by Adolfo Orsi Jnr, complete with previously unseen audio-visual elements.
