The exhibition, designed by the INGV to innovatively narrate natural phenomena, arrives in L'Aquila and becomes part of the scheduled initiatives to enhance the territory and the cultural, artistic and natural heritage of L'Aquila.
The next Tuesday July 7, in the spaces of Spaventa Palace in L'Aquila, Sara the exhibition opened “Earth - The Planet in 5 Senses”, organized and curated byIstituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV), included in the program of theL'Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture 2026, is supported and promoted by the Municipality of L'Aquila..
Built around the five senses, the exhibition develops through a Interactive multisensory and interdisciplinary journey that, through smell, taste, touch, hearing and sight, allows you to directly recognise some of the most important natural phenomena, often invisible, that keep our planet alive..
Thanks to partnerships with organizations that have long been working in the field of museum accessibility, the itinerary is designed to be as inclusive as possible, ensuring that every visitor, regardless of their abilities, can explore and understand geophysical phenomena through tactile and sensorial experiences and barrier-free paths.
It will then be possible to listen seismic waves, see the Earth's magnetic field and touch The surface of Mars. An invitation to rediscover the five senses, focusing on the public and how the geosciences are perceived and experienced in everyday life, offering insights that will pique curiosity, enrich interest, and increase awareness.
Scientific culture represents a fundamental tool for understanding the world around us and for addressing future challenges with greater awareness. With 'Terra - Il pianeta in 5 sensi' (Earth - The Planet in 5 Senses), the INGV offers citizens an innovative and inclusive journey that allows them to discover our planet through a direct and engaging experience. We are proud that this initiative is part of the program for L'Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture 2026, helping to strengthen the link between scientific research, cultural heritage, and public participation., he claims Fabio Florindo, President of the INGV.
“We are very proud to host the INGV exhibition at Palazzo Spaventa” said Pierluigi Biondi, mayor of L'Aquila. This initiative celebrates the profound scientific and cultural connection between our city and the Geosciences, transforming knowledge into a shared and accessible heritage. We are proud to promote an exhibition that makes inclusivity and innovation its strengths, offering residents and tourists a completely new, immersive, and barrier-free way to engage with science. Promoting our region also means understanding the Earth that hosts us, and doing so through such a comprehensive sensory experience further enriches the prestigious program of this extraordinary year for our city..
“Earth - The Planet in 5 Senses” will be open to the public with Free admission starting from Wednesday 8th July with the following opening calendar (valid until September 13th):
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 16:00 pm to 19:00 pm (last admission 18:00 pm);
- Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 (last admission 12:00) and from 16:00 to 19:00 (last admission 18:00);
- Sunday from 10:00 pm to 13:00 am (last admission 12:00 pm).
The exhibition will be closed during the week of Ferragosto (from 12th to 16th August), Wednesday 19th August, Wednesday 26th August and Friday 28th August (Celestinian Forgiveness).
From mid-September until October 29th “Earth - The Planet in 5 Senses” It will be open to visitors free of charge but by reservation according to a schedule yet to be defined.
More information at this page on the official website of L'Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture 2026.
Useful links:
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV)
L'Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture 2026
Earth - The Planet in 5 Senses
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