Museo di Storia della Fisica
Museo di Storia della Fisica, Physics museum at University of Padua, Italy
The Museo di Storia della Fisica displays scientific instruments from various periods, including original devices and documentation from influential physicists throughout history.
Giovanni Poleni established the museum in 1739 as a Physics Cabinet, which grew to house 400 instruments and became a reference point for scientific research in Europe.
The museum collection connects physics with art, architecture, music, and psychology, demonstrating the evolution of scientific understanding across different disciplines.
Located at Via Loredan 10 in Padua, the museum offers guided tours and educational workshops for visitors interested in exploring the development of physical sciences.
The museum houses a rare 1566 astrolabe with technical specifications not documented in any Islamic or Western texts of that period.
Location: Padua
Part of: University of Padua
Phone: +390498277303
Email: museo.fisica@unipd.it
Website: http://musei.unipd.it/fisica
GPS coordinates: 45.41041,11.88577
Latest update: March 13, 2025 19:06
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