Museo Galileo
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The Museo Galileo in Florence has been dedicated to the history of science since 1927: the focus of the museum is on the exhibition and documentation of historical instruments and equipment. A foundation of the University of Florence in Piazza dei Giudici, the Science Museum is located in the 11th century Palazzo Castellani.
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3 tips for visiting the Museo Galileo
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Save with a family ticket and the Firenzecard
Attractive discounts are available when buying a family ticket. Another way to save on the entrance price for the Museo Galileo is buying the Cityticket Firenzecard: this already includes a skip the line ticket for the science museum.
Astronomical clock, 16th century, Caspar Rauber | Wiki Commons: Sailko CC BY 2.02
Additional information material is available
On the official website of Museo Galileo, accompanying material to the permanent exhibition can be downloaded in advance. The museum also offers the Museo Galileo app, which is available free of charge for smartphones and tablets.
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Get a Coffee in the surrounding area
Since the museum itself doesn't have a bar, it's better to find a cafe around the Uffizi and Piazza dei Giudici for a break.
Museo Galileo - The Scientific Heritage of Tuscany
Even at the Museo Galileo, the Medici and Lorraine heritage plays a major role: the foundation of the collection of scientific equipment on display here comes from their possession.
In 21 exhibition halls, about 1,500 of 5,000 instruments are permanently on display, including, for example, telescopes constructed by Galileo Galilei and used in his discovery of the moons of Jupiter. Pretty much all areas of the natural sciences in which discoveries were made up to the 18th century are represented, but especially astronomy, physics and engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a visit to the Museo Galileo take?
The average visit to the museum is in the range of about one to two hours.
Read more.Is the Museo Galileo suitable for children?
The exhibits are historical in nature, cannot be touched, and therefore need additional explanations for children. Inquisitive children and those interested in nature and technology should nevertheless get their money's worth. On request, Il Museo per Tutti offers special programs and activities tailored to children.
Read more.General information
opening hours
Monday and Wednesday through Sunday: 9:30 am–6:00 pm. Tuesday: 9:30 am–1:00 pm. The museum is closed on January 1 and December 25. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing. On Tuesday, December 8, 2026, the museum stays open until 6:00 pm.
address
Museo Galileo - Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza
Piazza dei Giudici 1
50122 Florence
Italy
Piazza dei Giudici 1
50122 Florence
Italy
how to get there
If you take the public line C1 to the museum, you can get off close to the Uffizi Gallery or the adjacent Piazza dei Giudici. Alternatively, the bus lines C3, C4 or FB arrive at the stop Bardi, from where it is possible to walk in 5 minutes across the Ponte Vecchio to the Museo Galileo.
website
Official site: https://www.museogalileo.it/
tickets
Standard admission costs €14.00 for adults, €7.00 for ages 6–18, and €10.00 at the discounted rate; holders of the Studente della Toscana card pay €7.00. Groups of at least 15 pay €7.00 per person, school groups ages 6–15 pay €6.00, and children under 6 enter free. Visitors with disabilities and one companion, licensed guides, and other eligible categories also receive free admission. A family ticket costs €32.00 and covers 2 adults with up to 2 children age 18 or younger, or 1 adult with up to 3 children age 18 or younger. Fixed-date online tickets add a €1.00 service fee per ticket. Open-date tickets, valid for 365 days, cost €20.00 for adults, €10.00 for ages 6–18, and €35.00 for families (2 adults and up to 2 children ages 6–18). Individuals do not need to reserve; groups of at least 15 must book in advance.
Written byMaurizio MassaroMaurizio is a cosmopolitan, a musician and comes around. In his role as a content manager at TicketLens, he is always striving to find new offers as well as writing about sights all over the world.
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