Physics Museum of Naples, museum in Italy
The Physics Museum of Naples is a science museum in Naples, Italy, located in the former Refectory of the Collegio Massimo dei Gesuiti. Built around 1680 by architect Dionisio Lazzari, it displays scientific instruments across approximately 640 square meters divided into three main rooms.
The collection was founded in the early 1800s by order of King Joachim Murat and was originally housed in the Physics Cabinet of the University of Naples. After decades stored in various university buildings, the museum opened at its current location in 2000.
The museum occupies a historic building that once served as a Jesuit college. Visitors can sense the original setting where scientific teaching and research took place, with its architecture reflecting Naples' intellectual legacy.
The museum has clear signage and friendly staff at the entrance. Visitors can easily reach it by public transport, with the nearest station called 'Università' a short walk away.
A rare lens from Florence made in 1645 by Evangelista Torricelli shows the origins of telescope technology. This small object reveals how early scientists already crafted tools to explore the universe.
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