Collezione di Strumenti di Fisica
Historic collection of around 400 scientific instruments from the University of Siena, from the 19th century to the mid-20th century, open with free admission.
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About the museum
The Collection of Physics Instruments is part of the Sistema Museale Universitario Senese (SIMUS) and holds one of the university's most valuable historic collections of scientific instruments. It documents the evolution of physics teaching, from its origins in the faculty of medicine to the research of the Institute of Physics in the 1950s.
The instruments, around 400 and in excellent condition, were donated or purchased between the 19th century and the mid-20th century. Among the most notable pieces are the Zamboni perpetual electric pendulum, the optical instruments of Giovanni Battista Amici, spectrometers, polarimeters, compasses, telescopes and galvanometers, as well as electrical instruments of fine craftsmanship, X-ray tubes and a collection of tubes for studying electrical discharges in gases.
The collection carries out study, research and outreach activities and takes part in the ESCAC project. Visits are free with online ticket booking, while guided tours are requested by email.
Highlights
- Zamboni perpetual electric pendulum
- Optical instruments by Giovanni Battista Amici
- Spectrometers, polarimeters, galvanometers and telescopes
- X-ray tubes and tubes for studying discharges in gases
- Around 400 instruments from the 19th and 20th centuries
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione storica di strumenti di fisica – Around 400 scientific instruments from the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
- Operated by
- Università di Siena – Sistema Museale (SIMUS)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,500
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission, but free tickets must be booked in advance on Eventbrite. Guided tours are charged according to the SIMUS price list and must be requested at least 24 hours in advance at collezione.fisica@unisi.it.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Free tickets to be booked online; guided tours on request by email at least 24 hours in advance. Activities for schools through the ESCAC project and the educational programme of the SIMUS museums. |
