Garden of Archimedes

The Garden of Archimedes is a museum in Florence dedicated to mathematics, offering interactive experiments about geometry, algebra, and other mathematical topics. The exhibitions show how mathematical principles become understandable through hands-on objects and demonstrations.

The museum was founded in 2004 through cooperation between three Italian academic institutions aiming to make mathematics accessible. It grew from a desire to bring the history and applications of mathematical thinking to a wider audience.

The museum takes its name from the ancient mathematician Archimedes, whose theories come alive through the displays. Visitors experience how mathematical ideas have shaped human knowledge and continue to influence the world around us.

The museum is located in central Florence and is easily reached on foot, with exhibition areas spread across multiple levels. It is wise to allow enough time to try the interactive stations and understand the visual explanations.

A notable collection shows mathematical curves through physical objects that visitors can touch and move. This hands-on learning allows people to grasp abstract mathematical concepts in a way that is hard to put into words.

Location: Florence

Inception: 2004

Official opening: March 26, 2004

Phone: +390557879594

Website: http://web.math.unifi.it/archimede

GPS coordinates: 43.77449,11.19760

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03