Diocesan Museum, Ortona Museum

The Paolo Gorini Museum is a small civic museum in Lodi dedicated to the 19th-century scientist and anatomist Paolo Gorini and his work. It preserves material related to Gorini’s experiments in anatomy, embalming and scientific demonstration.

The museum was established to preserve Gorini’s legacy and the original materials connected to his laboratory and studies; Gorini is known for embalming experiments and anatomical preparations carried out in the 19th century. The collection has been retained locally as part of civic scientific heritage.

Located in the city of Lodi in Lombardy, the museum is accessible from the town center and is part of Lodi’s network of small civic and educational institutions.

• Collections focus: Named for the 19th-century scientist Paolo Gorini, the museum displays anatomical preparations, wax models and instruments linked to his embalming and anatomical work.

Ortona is on the Adriatic coast in Abruzzo; it’s reachable from Pescara by regional train (Ortona station) or by car along the SS16. The museum is a short walk from the historic center and cathedral.

• Ask to see the high-value pieces taken from the cathedral for conservation - staff sometimes show these to interested visitors.
• Attend a local liturgical event in Ortona to hear the cathedral bells that once accompanied the museum's objects.
• If possible, request any available brochures in English - labels can be concise and staff helpful.