Museo Galileo

The Galileo Museum is the right place for anyone with a thirst for knowledge.

The museum is one of the international points of reference for scientific museography. Inside you will find thousands of instruments that have occurred throughout the history of humanity, including some belonging to Galileo himself.

Above all stands out the telescope belonging to Galileo with which he discovered the moons of Jupiter. You will also findthe largest armillary sphere in the world by Antonio Santucciand a selection of instruments that testify to Tuscany's contribution to modern science.

Not just instruments, but you may even come across Galileo's middle finger, taken from him by Anton Francesco Gori as a tribute to the scientist. You can also end your visit with interactive exhibitions and displays that will immerse you in Galileo's world.

Not only dissemination, but the Galileo Museum also engages in research activities and documentation of the history of science. The museum library boasts thousands of works available to scholars.

If you want to know more about Galileo's life and, more generally, about the history of science, you absolutely must visit us!