The museum gets most crowded in March and April with school groups and in the summer with tourists. If you wish to visit at a quieter time, autumn and winter (except for the holiday season) tend to be more convenient. Timewise, there are usually fewer visitors in the mornings and right before closing time on weekdays.
The Museo Galileo is open daily, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM from Wednesday to Monday and from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Tuesday.
The Museum is closed on public holidays: 25th December and 1st January.
The Museo Galileo, formerly, Institute and Museum of the History of Science, based in the 11th century Palazzo Castellani in the center of Florence, is focused on one of the most important figures in the history of science and astronomy in particular. Featuring a variety of scientific instruments and mechanisms designed by Galileo, the collection historically stems from the two Grand Ducal families of Medici and Lorraine that used to rule Florence and demonstrated significant interest in scholars and science.
Highlights of the museum include:
The location is very central, right next to the Uffizi Gallery, and just a few minutes from many of the major sites in the historic center of Florence. The museum’s address is Piazza dei Giudici, 1.
Santa Maria Novella train station is about 19 minutes away. C1 bus stops just by the Uffizi on Via dei Leoni.
Getting to the museum by car is not the most convenient option, because it is within the ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone), so please check the driving limitations in advance. The nearest car park is Parcheggio Sant’Ambrogio (Piazza Annigoni, 9).
A ticket costs €10 for adults and € 6 for children aged 6-18. Members of groups of at least 15 people pay €6 per person, and members of school groups (aged 6-15) pay €5 each.
Family ticket, including two adults and two children aged 18 or less costs €24.
Admission is free for children aged 6 and less, persons with disabilities and their carers, teachers accompanying school groups, tour guides, and some other categories.
The Museum charges €1 for advance reservations, made online or over the phone.
Advance bookings are required for groups groups and workshop participants. Individual reservations are not needed, but recommended if you would prefer to secure your preferred time slot in advance, especially at peak times.
You can book tickets to the museum anytime, online or over the phone. Reservations can be made via our website.