Pavia University History Museum

Name: Pavia University History Museum
Address: Corso Strada Nuova 65 Central University Building - War Memorial Square, 27100 Pavia Italy, Pavia, Italy
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Corso Strada Nuova 65 Central University Building - War Memorial Square, 27100 Pavia Italy

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The Museum, inaugurated in 1936, displays anatomical and naturalistic preparations, scientific instruments, manuscripts and printed texts dating back to the medieval origins of the University: a true witness to the history of a hallmark of the city of Pavia. Come and discover Alessandro Volta's inventions and collection of physics instruments, and marvel at the impressive collection gathered by his successors. Are you interested in medicine? We house a collection of anatomical preparations of great historical interest, together with priceless instruments that tell the stories of great doctors, such as Antonio Scarpa, Luigi Porta, Carlo Forlanini and Edoardo Porro. Do you want even more? Then come and admire handwritten documents of Nobel laureates Camillo Golgi and Albert Einstein... Do tag us on Facebook and Instagram pics, and check our website for special openings on Saturdays. Enjoy your visit!

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes