Museo Galileo

The Museo Galileo is a museum located in Florence, Italy, dedicated to the astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei. The museum features an extensive collection of scientific instruments, including Galileo's only two extant telescopes and the framed objective lens from the telescope with which he discovered the Galilean moons of Jupiter. The museum also showcases the Medici and Lorraine Collections, which include terrestrial and celestial globes, thermometers, and obstetrical wax models. The museum's collections provide a unique insight into the history of science and technology, making it a great place to visit for families interested in learning about the history of science