Museo degli strumenti dell’Istituto Geografico Militare
Museum of scientific instruments of the Istituto Geografico Militare in Florence, with over 400 pieces of astronomy, geodesy, surveying and photogrammetry.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Florence seat of the Istituto Geografico Militare, in Via Cesare Battisti, and collects the instruments used over time to produce official cartography. It is an indoor scientific and technological museum with over 400 items.
The collection includes instruments of astronomy, geodesy, topography, cartographic photogrammetry and calculation. The route allows visitors to follow the evolution of the techniques by which the territory has been measured and represented.
Access is only by reservation, because the site is an active military institute. Some special visits, which also include the Attilio Mori library, have been organised on the occasion of the Giornate FAI.
Highlights
- Over 400 scientific instruments
- Instruments of astronomy and geodesy
- Surveying and photogrammetry instruments
- Historical calculating instruments
Permanent exhibition
- Strumenti dell’Istituto Geografico Militare – Collection of over 400 instruments of astronomy, geodesy, topography, photogrammetry and calculation.
- Operated by
- Istituto Geografico Militare
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission according to the Museionline listing.
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Kids & families
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum can be visited by reservation on 055 273 2229; guided tours are available. |
