Vintage Vibes: “Passions on Wheels” at the Pietrarsa Museum — design

Vintage Vibes: “Passions on Wheels” at the Pietrarsa Museum

The Pietrarsa National Railway Museum hosts a temporary exhibition that connects rail and road narratives. "Vintage Vibes: Passions on Wheels" showcases historic trains, vintage automobiles and design objects that shaped Italy’s 20th-century mobility, offering a route for enthusiasts, families and visitors interested in cultural memory through vehicles and industrial design.

On display

The exhibition features important pieces from the Lopresto Collection and projects by renowned Italian coachbuilders. Highlights include:

• Alfa Romeo 1900L and Fiat 1500, representing postwar personal mobility in Italy;
• designs and models associated with Pininfarina, influential in automotive aesthetics;
• iconic two-wheel vehicles, including a Vespa with notable popular resonance.

Why visit

Beyond technical display, the exhibition is conceived as an immersive experience that traces social change, aesthetic trends and technological innovation. The route through the museum’s historic Bourbon workshops, overlooking the Bay of Naples, creates a striking dialogue between industrial heritage and Italian design.

Practical information

• When: April 2 – May 17, 2026.
• Opening hours: daily 9:30–19:30. Note: special evening opening on Thursday, April 2, 16:00–21:00.
• Where: Pietrarsa National Railway Museum, Portici (Naples).
• Tickets: exhibition visit included with museum admission — full €9, reduced €6.
• Info and bookings: phone +39 081 472003 — email [email protected].

Visitor tip: allow at least two hours to explore both the vehicles on display and the museum’s historic spaces. The show is family-friendly; check ahead for guided tours or special services offered by the museum.