Gabinetto di Fisica – Museo Urbinate della Scienza e della Tecnica
University museum in the Collegio Raffaello with one of the largest Italian collections of historic scientific instruments, in the room named after Serpieri.
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About the museum
The Gabinetto di Fisica is regarded as the oldest scientific institution of the University of Urbino and is housed in the 18th-century Palazzo degli Scolopi, today the Collegio Raffaello. The museum was officially established in 1988 and occupies a large room dedicated to Alessandro Serpieri (1823–1885), who directed the Gabinetto from 1847 to 1884.
The collection of historic scientific instruments is one of the most important among Italian university collections and reflects the scientific tradition of the city. One section is devoted to the origins of science at the court of Urbino and presents a virtual reconstruction of the Studiolo of Duke Federico da Montefeltro.
The museum is part of the Sistema museale di Ateneo (university museum system) of the Università di Urbino Carlo Bo and takes part in extraordinary opening events, such as the Giornate FAI (FAI Heritage Days).
Highlights
- One of the leading Italian university collections of historic scientific instruments
- Serpieri Room in the Collegio Raffaello
- Virtual reconstruction of the Studiolo of Federico da Montefeltro
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Strumenti scientifici storici e Studiolo virtuale – Collection of historic scientific instruments in the Serpieri Room, with a section on the origins of science at the court of Urbino and a virtual reconstruction of Duke Federico’s Studiolo.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission, upon signing the visitors’ register.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on the first floor of the Collegio Raffaello and can be reached by lift; according to the university, architectural barriers have been removed.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Collegio Raffaello, in Piazza della Repubblica, in the historic centre of Urbino.
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Plan your visit
| Photography | Photography and amateur filming are allowed for non-commercial use, without flash, tripods or supports. Professional reproductions require a written request to the museum management (gabfis@uniurb.it). |
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| Good to know | Admission upon signing the visitors’ register; no more than 15 people may be in the rooms at a time. |
