A genuinely different lens on Florence: beautiful antique scientific instruments, two of Galileo's surviving telescopes, and surprisingly engaging displays, with almost no queue. The catch: it's a niche pull for the science-minded and underwhelms visitors set purely on art. A refreshing, uncrowded change of pace beside the Uffizi.
Holds two of Galileo's surviving telescopes and a major collection of historic scientific instruments (some dating to the 13th century); located beside the Uffizi yet far less crowded. · museogalileo.it
Adult admission is €13 (children/groups €7; free under 6); online/phone reservations carry a €1 service fee. · museogalileo.it