Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
5 expert reviews
“This science museum has much to commend it... Galileo's own instruments.”
– Fodor'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
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.
"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
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