Museo Galileo: Entry Ticket
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- Celebrate the accomplishments and life of Galileo, a genius scientist, and get inspired by visiting a museum where you can interact with various exhibits
- Discover a wide range of scientific instruments from the Renaissance period, including the famous telescope of Galileo and an unexpected artifact - his own finger!
- Enhance your knowledge of astrophysics by exploring the extensive research library containing 15,000 texts spanning from the 1500s to the modern era
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Interested in viewing Galileo's amputated middle finger? You can explore that and beyond at the Galileo Museum in Florence, immersing yourself in the universe of one of the most remarkable scientists in history! Engage with Galileo's extraordinary creativity and innovations through hands-on displays, authentic scientific tools, and much more!
Through evidence showing Earth's orbit around the sun, Galileo transformed the way humanity comprehends science and the cosmos. Situated in the core of Florence where he was born, this engaging museum elucidates and honors his extraordinary accomplishments.
Take a look at some of Galileo's original scientific instruments in the museum's Medici collection, including his famous telescope and the lenses that he utilized to observe the moons of Jupiter. Additionally, you can view his actual middle finger, which is meticulously preserved in a decorative glass container!Following that, explore an amazing selection of historic Italian scientific tools, among them Antonio Santucci's armillary sphere – the most extensive globally. You will gain a deep understanding of the significant role Tuscany played in the development of contemporary science.
Do you feel motivated? You can educate yourself in the vast scientific library (with more than 15,000 works) or enjoy the interactive exhibits and hands-on displays.
