The Museum of Natural History, University of Florence, was founded in 1775 although the Botanical Garden dates back to 1545. With its 8 million specimens, it is the most important naturalistic museum in Italy.
Via La Pira 4 50121 Florence Tuscany Italy
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Only some of the signs are in a English but for 2€ extra you can buy a booklet with English info about the rooms. But this is only necessary, if you're really interested in more information.
This completely new exhibition displays some magnificent examples of minerals from Italy and other countries . Read more
If you come to Florence do not miss the visit of "la specola". interesting museum and at the same time impressive.
This place is weird as hell.
not just vertebrates
Qui puoi trovare le sezioni di: geologia, mineralogia e botanica. Si organizzano corsi e visite guidate. Vieni a trovarci! Per info: http://www.msn.unifi.it/
Mostra sui dinosauri fino a 9/2012. Se hai dei bambini rimarranno entusiasti!
Dal 1 marzo al 2 settembre ospiteremo la mostra "Dinosauri in carne ed ossa". Venite a visitarla!
Bellissimo ma chiusura alle 16:30? Cioè, davvero?
Una bomba!!!
Fantastic respite from the crowds with an amazing collection from the natural world. Many (but not all) signs have English translations. - Luke Avery
In the 18 rooms of the Museum are exhibited important objects illustrating the habits and customs of different peoples and cultures. - Firenzecard
Excellent selection, well explained in both English and Italian. - Alison L.