Dallara Academy

Dallara Academy is a multifunctional exhibition, education and event centre opened in 2018 by Dallara Automobili in Varano de' Melegari. The building houses a ramp museum of Dallara road and race cars, didactic laboratories, a 350‑seat auditorium and event spaces.

The Academy runs guided visits and educational programmes for schools and groups, and is promoted as part of Emilia‑Romagna’s Motor Valley route—useful for visitors planning a motorsport or engineering itinerary around Parma.

What visitors do and see

• Walk the exhibition ramp to view historic and contemporary Dallara road and race cars and technical displays.
• Attend short guided tours or scheduled talks explaining chassis design, aerodynamics and manufacturing processes.
• See didactic laboratories and university teaching spaces; some visits include demonstrations or multimedia presentations.
• Events in the auditorium and temporary exhibitions rotate, so programme varies by date.

Best way to experience it

Visit as part of a Motor Valley day trip with a prebooked guided tour or group visit to get technical context. Allocate about 1–2 hours for the exhibition; add time if attending a lecture or event. Check the Academy’s calendar for temporary exhibits and closures before travelling.

• Address: Via Provinciale 33A, Rizzone (Varano de' Melegari); drive or combine with other Motor Valley sites.
• Guided visits and group rates are available; prebooking recommended for groups.
• The facility hosts events—opening times and access can change for private functions.
• Official contact: academy@dallara.it for booking and accessibility queries.