Galileo Museum (Museo Galileo)
Collection of artefacts from the 15th/16th centuries, with scientific instruments and personal items
About Galileo Museum (Museo Galileo)
Florence
The Museo Galileo in Florence is a premier institution dedicated to the history of science, housed in the historic Palazzo Castellani along the Arno River. The museum boasts one of the world’s most significant collections of scientific instruments, many of which belonged to the Medici and Lorraine families. These artefacts underscore the pivotal role Florence played in scientific advancement from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Among its most notable exhibits are Galileo Galilei’s original telescopes and lenses, which revolutionised astronomy. The museum also features an impressive array of armillary spheres, clocks, and instruments used in physics and chemistry experiments. A particularly intriguing display is the preserved middle finger of Galileo, encased in glass, symbolising his enduring legacy in the scientific community.
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