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Galileo Museum (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is Galileo Museum?

67%Baby-Friendly
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What makes it 67% Baby-Friendly: Strollers, elevators and a changing table make entry easy and babies enter free. Lack of nursing room, café or wide rest zones means feeding, calming and parking a buggy require extra planning.

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Reviews4.5/ 5
(from 8,038 reviews)

Positives:

  • Stroller-friendly: Two elevators and wheelchair lifts serve all floors for easy stroller use.
  • Free baby entry: Children under 6 enter free with adult ticket.
  • Accessible restrooms: Changing tables and accessible toilets are available on each floor.

Challenges:

  • Limited seating: Few benches near exhibits; bring a baby carrier for breaks.
  • No private nursing room: Breastfeed in a quiet corner or use accessible toilets for privacy.
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What is Galileo Museum?

  • A museum in Florence dedicated to the history of science, hosting an extensive collection of instruments that trace the evolution of astronomical and physical inquiry from the Renaissance onward
  • A repository of original devices crafted by Galileo and his contemporaries—including telescopes, thermometers, compasses and astrolabes—dating from the 16th to 18th centuries
  • Housed in a historic Florentine palace, the museum arranges its galleries to illustrate key scientific milestones through precision instruments, models and archival manuscripts

What is so special about Galileo Museum for with baby?

  1. Stroller- and elevator-friendly layout
  2. Free baby admission and accessible changing facilities
  3. See Galileo’s authentic instruments up close
  4. Interactive exhibits for quick hands-on learning
  5. Fun sundial photo-op outside the museum

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to see main exhibits, use elevators and take baby breaks.

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Baby-Friendly Activities in Galileo Museum

See Galileo’s original telescope:

Admire the 17th-century telescope made by Galileo himself.

Tip: Use the elevator to reach the exhibit without folding the stroller.

Explore the interactive observatory area:

Hands-on displays demonstrate basic astronomy principles.

Tip: Let baby rest in stroller nearby while you try simple experiments.

Photo at the sundial in Piazza dei Giudici:

Full-size sundial with zodiac symbols outside the museum entrance.

Tip: Snap a family photo on your way in or out; no fee or reservation needed.

When is the best time to visit Galileo Museum (Florence, Italy)?

Visit early in summer mornings to avoid queues. In winter, bring a light layer as galleries can feel cool.

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Reviews of Galileo Museum (Florence)

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Christian Charles

Christian Charles

Jun 2025

Excellent scuence museum based on the extensive collection of artifacts by the Medici family and more. Everything from maps and glibes, to compasses and architectural design tools, to the first telescopes ever built (including two of Galileo's), microscopes, and much more. Our seven year old enjoyed it very much, though most of it went over his head. He enjoyed the virtual reality 3D set hands-on ...

Justice Arman

Justice Arman

Jun 2025

Really interesting museum showcasing advancements in science and the thinkers who championed these achievements. There are hundreds of instruments throughout the museum for astrology, medicine, navigation, and other disciplines. Highly recommend downloading the museum app via the QR code as the instruments themselves have minimal information accompanying their labels; the app explores each room in...

Ben Vance

Ben Vance

Jun 2025

Science as it’s being discovered. Really cool exhibit for those interested in why and how the natural world works. Was cool to see the very foundation for modern physics and science. Learned something new about the barometer being a good proxy metric for weather forecasting. The globes were also a sign of wealth as the world was being discovered as royalty were effectively solving a giant puzzle....

Molly & Jaren Garcia

Molly & Jaren Garcia

Apr 2025

Great museum to learn about Galileo and the stars and the items that were crafted for the views of the stars. A few interactive items for kids on the first floor close to the gift shop. The top floor has a birthing area showcasing how babies are born in different positions so there is no avoiding it for kids when going upstairs. We purchased tickets in advance as there is only a certain number ava...

Julia Karney

Julia Karney

Apr 2025

Very interesting museum with many historical, scientific objects! It is definitely worth visiting to give yourself a break from looking at art, and something more interesting. Give yourself at least 45 minutes to walk through. It wasn't super busy, which was appreciated after the Uffizi. Only complaint was that we accidentally arrived the day before our tickets said, and we had to change the ticke...

Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
2 adult ticketsEUR 26
Earbuds rental (optional)EUR 0.5
Total EstimatedEUR 26.5

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Galileo Museum

  1. Download the app: Use the free Museo Galileo app to guide you and keep hands free.
  2. Use lockers: Store extra gear in free lockers at the entrance.
  3. Avoid peak times: Arrive before opening or late afternoon to skip crowds.
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Map of Galileo Museum

Address: Piazza dei Giudici, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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About Galileo Museum

Opening Hours

Monday:9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday:9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+39 055 265311

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