Museo Galileo, Journey through the Wonders of Science
Piazza dei Giudici 1, 50122 Florence, Italy
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Introduction
Founded in 1927, the Galileo Museum is a museum that primarily collects various scientific instruments. From the Renaissance to the 20th century, the museum has precious collections. The oldest collection comes from the private collections of the Medici and Lorraine families, including various instruments in optics, mathematics, astronomy, navigation, etc. In addition, the Galileo Museum also exhibits many rare cultural relics, such as the telescope used by Galileo in 1609 and the mercury barometer of the 17th century. Don't forget to see the finger that was stolen when Galileo's body was moved, which is also a major feature of the museum. For science enthusiasts and history buffs, the Galileo Museum is a must-visit place. Address Piazza dei Giudici 1, 50122 Florence, Italy
Opening hours Open from 9:30 to 18:00 from Monday to Sunday, and from 9:30 to 13:00 on Tuesday. Closed on January 1st and December 25th.
Transportation Take the B line or bus 23 to the Uffizi stop.
There are many old scientific instruments
