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Exterior of Palazzo Castellani, home of Museo Galileo, Florence

Museo Galileo

HistoryScienceOpens 9:30amFrom €14Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Museo Galileo occupies Palazzo Castellani beside the Uffizi and shows the scientific collections of the Medici and the House of Lorraine. Its rooms hold armillary spheres, globes, clocks, electrical machines and instruments used by Galileo. The museum belongs to the Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, which also runs a research library and a virtual catalogue of its objects.

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Permanent Collections

Permanent Collection

About 1,000 instruments from the Medici and Lorraine collections across 18 rooms, from astrolabes and globes to electrical machines.

Permanent collection€14

Galileo's New World (Room VII)

Room VII shows the only two surviving Galileo telescopes and the objective lens he used to discover Jupiter's moons.

Permanent collection€14

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Piazza dei Giudici 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Nearest station: Firenze Santa Maria Novella

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Hours

Extended Tuesday hours 8 December, 09:30–18:00

MonToday09:30–18:00
Tue09:30–13:00
Wed09:30–18:00
Thu09:30–18:00
Fri09:30–18:00
Sat09:30–18:00
Sun09:30–18:00

Admission

From €14

Ages 6-18 EUR 7, discounted EUR 10, family ticket EUR 32, under 6 free. Online booking adds EUR 1 per ticket.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Galileo cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Galileo is €14. Ages 6-18 EUR 7, discounted EUR 10, family ticket EUR 32, under 6 free. Online booking adds EUR 1 per ticket.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Galileo?
Museo Galileo is open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday 09:30-18:00, Tuesday 09:30-13:00. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing. Closed 1 January and 25 December; open until 18:00 on Tuesday 8 December 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Galileo?
Museo Galileo is located at Piazza dei Giudici 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy, in the Centro Storico area of Florence. The nearest station is Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
What can I see at Museo Galileo?
Florence's history-of-science museum on the Arno, with Medici and Lorraine instruments and two of Galileo's telescopes. Current highlights include Permanent Collection and Galileo's New World (Room VII).
Do I need to book Museo Galileo in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museo Galileo?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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