A multisensory journey to discover the earth: the INGV exhibition in Rome

From April 3 to August 31, 2025, the spaces of Technotown in Villa Torlonia, Rome, will host the exhibition Earth - The Planet in Five Senses. Sponsored by the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the exhibition is one of the highlights of the organization’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Supported by Epos (European Plate Observing System) and Zètema Progetto Cultura, the exhibition aims to immerse visitors in a multisensory journey through natural phenomena that often escape our perception. The exhibition is designed as an experiential journey where the public will see, touch, feel and smell our planet in all its facets. Through the innovative use of the five senses, the public will experience geology, climate change and natural hazards up close through interactive technologies that make invisible phenomena such as seismic waves or the Earth’s magnetic field tangible. The exhibition thus provides an opportunity to explore the Earth’s internal structure, its evolution and the issues involved, particularly those related to sustainability and natural disasters.

Accessibility and inclusiveness are core values for this initiative. In this regard, the INGV has collaborated with numerous entities, such as the Museum - ODV Volunteer Association, ISSR (Istituto Statale Sordi Roma), and MUST (Museo Universitario di Scienze della Terra della Sapienza Università di Roma), in order to ensure that everyone, including those with disabilities, has the opportunity to enjoy the exhibition. Thanks to these collaborations, the exhibition is designed to engage every visitor, without cultural or physical barriers, through sensory activities suited to different needs. A particularly interesting aspect of the exhibition is the dialogue between science and art, culminating in the installation by artist Filippo Gregoretti. His work, Matra - the song of the planet, will be on view during the exhibition, creating a fusion of visual and sensory languages.

One of the most exciting sections of the exhibition is a reproduction of INGV’s Seismic Surveillance and Tsunami Warning Room, an interactive area that allows visitors to simulate the real-time recording of earthquakes. Visitors will be able to observe how earthquake and tsunami monitoring and warning systems work, a key aspect of scientific research to protect populations. In addition, a vibrating table will give attendees a chance to physically experience the vibrations of an earthquake event, giving them a direct feel for how an earthquake can affect the environment.

Meetings and seminars: delving deeper into science

Alongside the exhibition, the INGV will organize a series of science talks featuring experts who will explore topics related to geophysics, active volcanoes and climate change. Among them, the seminar Dai Colli Albani al Canale di Sicilia: viaggio tra i volcani attivi d’Italia, scheduled for April 3 at 5:30 p.m., will provide fascinating details about Italy’s main volcanoes and their activity, led by INGV researchers.

The exhibition will be open from April 3 to August 31, 2025, Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last entry at 6 p.m.). The entrance fee is €1.00, and reservations are required for groups and schools. On the occasion of the opening, on April 2 at 6 p.m., an institutional presentation will be held with the participation of the INGV President and the Councillor for School, Training and Labor of Roma Capitale, Claudia Pratelli.

A multisensory journey to discover the earth: the INGV exhibition in Rome

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