This exhibition traces back the history of the proportional compasses which are one of the biggest achievements in western mathematics, illustrating its significant history and evolution.

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Circinus: Proportional Compasses from the XV to the XVIII century (Starts on 28 June 2024)

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Museo Galileo

4.5 / 5 (263 reviews)

Housed in the 11th-century Palazzo Castellani, the Galileo Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the eponymous scientist and astronomer and celebrating the contributions of Tuscany to modern science.

Opening hours

Wednesday	09:30 - 18:00
Thursday	09:30 - 18:00
Friday	09:30 - 18:00
Saturday	09:30 - 18:00
Sunday	09:30 - 18:00
Monday	09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:30 - 13:00

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Museo Galileo

1,Piazza dei Giudici, 50122, Florence

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Peter, The Netherlands

05 May 2024

Excellent

A wonderful collection of clever inventions by resourceful people. Recommended for families with small and large children. It is worth spending 2-3 hours on it.

Museo Galileo: Entry Ticket

Roberta, Croatia

02 May 2024

Excellent

The name of the museum is a little misleading, we thought there would be more to see about Galileo but soon we realised that Museum shows the development of almost every science. It was very nice...

The name of the museum is a little misleading, we thought there would be more to see about Galileo but soon we realised that Museum shows the development of almost every science. It was very nice and interesting to see.

Museo Galileo: Entry Ticket

Gary , United States