Museo Galileo

The Museo Galileo is a museum located in Florence, Italy, dedicated to the life and work of astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei. The museum features an extensive collection of scientific instruments, including Galileo's unique artifacts, such as his 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 exhibits are arranged by chronological and thematic paths, making it a great place to visit with family and friends to learn about the history of science and technology