Museo Galileo in Florence is one of Europe’s most important centres for the history of science, offering a fascinating look at the instruments and discoveries that shaped the modern world. Housed in an elegant Renaissance palace overlooking the Arno, the museum preserves Galileo Galilei’s original telescopes, lenses and experimental tools, alongside an exceptional collection of scientific instruments from the Medici and Lorraine dynasties. Globes, astrolabes, clocks and mathematical devices reveal how Florence became a hub of scientific innovation from the 16th century onward. Interactive displays and detailed reconstructions help visitors understand Galileo’s groundbreaking observations and the evolution of scientific method. Blending scholarship with accessibility, the museum provides an illuminating journey through centuries of curiosity, experimentation and human ingenuity.
Florence ItalyMuseo Galileo is located at Piazza dei Giudici 1, 50122 Firenze, along the Arno River in Florence's historic center. Housed in the 11th-century Palazzo Castellani, it sits directly beside the Uffizi Gallery and a brief stroll from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Nearby attractions include Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio just 5 minutes away on foot, the Bargello Museum a short walk north, and the Duomo reachable in around 10 minutes through the bustling streets of the old town.
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