University History Museum, University of Pavia

The University History Museum at the University of Pavia is an academic institution with two main sections covering medicine and physics. The collection includes more than 600 historical scientific instruments and anatomical preparations that document research across different periods.

The museum was founded in 1932 to commemorate the death of Antonio Scarpa, an influential physician and anatomist. Its collections came from the Palazzo Botta and grew through donations from prominent scientists over time.

The museum keeps the memory of major Italian scholars like Camillo Golgi and Alessandro Volta, whose work shaped academic thinking in the nation. Visitors can see how these researchers documented their findings and what contributions they left behind.

The museum is located at Strada Nuova 65 and open from Monday through Friday with specific hours in the morning and afternoon. Group visits need advance reservations, so visitors should check ahead and book when planning a tour.

The physics section houses the Teatro di Fisica, a historical experiment room where students once watched demonstrations using instruments that Alessandro Volta himself designed. This space shows how teaching and hands-on research took place together.

Location: Pavia

Inception: 1932

Official opening: 1932

Address: Strada Nuova, 65 - Pavia

Opening Hours: Monday 14:00-17:00,Tuesday 15:00-18:00,Wednesday 0:00-12:00,Thursday 15:00-18:00,Friday 9:00-13:00

Phone: +390382984707

Email: mariacarla.garbarino@unipv.it

Website: http://musei.unipv.eu/msu

GPS coordinates: 45.18671,9.15601

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23