Mineralogy and Litology Museum, Natural science museum in central Florence, Italy
The Mineralogy and Litology Museum contains 50,000 specimens of rocks and minerals collected from various locations across the world.
Founded in 1775 by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo, the museum moved its collections to Via Romana following renovations at La Specola Museum.
The museum exhibits precious Medici collections including goblets made from jasper and jade that belonged to Lorenzo de Medici.
Located at Via Giorgio la Pira 4, the museum offers guided tours and educational programs for school groups and geology enthusiasts.
The collection features a 151-kilogram topaz from Minas Gerais, Brazil, which stands as the second largest specimen of its kind worldwide.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1775
Part of: Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze
Phone: +390552757537
Email: musminfi@unifi.it
Website: http://msn.unifi.it/CMpro-v-p-139.html
GPS coordinates: 43.77780,11.26060
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:10
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