Museo Galileo

About

The Museo Galileo, located in the historic heart of Florence at Piazza dei Giudici 1, is a world‑class museum devoted to the history of science. Its magnificent collections, largely inherited from the Medici and Lorraine dynasties, showcase scientific instruments from the 13th century to the 19th century, including Galileo’s own telescopes, armillary spheres and a vast array of globes. Visitors explore a sequence of thematic halls that trace the development of astronomy, physics, chemistry and engineering, and the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, research projects and educational programmes. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a science scholar or a curious family, the Museo Galileo offers a richly contextualised journey through the scientific achievements that shaped the modern world.

Highlights

• Medici Scientific Instruments Collection
• Galileo’s Personal Instruments Hall
• Interactive Lorraine Gallery

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At a glance

• Typical visit: about 2 hours

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