Museum of Engines and Mechanisms, Technology museum at the University of Palermo, Italy
The Museum of Engines and Mechanisms displays over 300 specimens of mechanical devices, including water machines, steam engines, and jet turbines.
Established in 2011 by Dr. Giuseppe Genchi, the museum preserves numerous examples of engines that powered factories, vehicles, and aircraft throughout time.
The University of Palermo maintains this educational institution to demonstrate the progression of mechanical engineering through physical examples of historical machinery.
The museum welcomes visitors from Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM at Viale delle Scienze, Building 8 in Palermo.
The collection includes rare specimens such as the Neville stationary steam engine and the Ljungström counter-rotating steam turbine.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-15:00
Phone: +3909123897266
Email: museomotori@unipa.it
Website: http://museomotori.unipa.it
GPS coordinates: 38.10440,13.34710
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:11
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