Experts' Choice Award Museo Galileo
What the experts agree on
Renaissance science museum housing Galileo's actual instruments and exquisite mechanical devices that showcase Florence's scientific legacy—a must for curious minds and families alike.
“This science museum has much to commend it... Galileo's own instruments.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "The laptop computer and smartphone don't hold a candle to the beautifully engraved intricate mechanical instruments from Florence's history of science museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum dedicated to the history of science holds a rich collection of old scientific instruments." Full review
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Note in particular Room 4 on the first floor, which houses Galileo memorabilia, and Room 12 on the second floor.
Condé Nast Traveler "This tour is great for anyone who's interested in the science of the Renaissance, and it's especially great for families with kids." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"On the river next to the Uffizi in 12th-century Palazzo Castellani – look for the sundial telling the time on the pavement outside – is this state-of-the-art science museum." Full review
Lonely Planet "Museo Galileo, named after Tuscan scientist Galileo Galilei, who was invited by the Medici to Florence in the early 17th century. It boasts over 1000 exhibits tracing the evolution of..."
