Science & technology museums in Padua

The Museum of History of Medicine in Padova (MUSME) is a public museum that was opened in 2015. It is situated in the ancient Hospital of San Francesco Grande, which is located next to the church of San Francesco Grande in Padua. This location is steeped in history and provides a unique setting for the museum.

The Museum of the History of Physics is situated within the Department of Physics and Astronomy “Galileo Galilei” at the University of Padua. This location is significant as it is a hub of scientific learning and research, making it an ideal place to house a collection of historical scientific instruments. Visitors to the museum can expect to be immersed in the rich scientific history of the University of Padua, which has been characterized by innovation and experimental vocation since the 18th century.

The Museum of Geography is a part of the University of Padua and is situated in the historic Palazzo Wollemborg. The museum houses a collection of materials that have been gathered over a span of 150 years, reflecting the research and activities of the Geography department of the university. This collection provides a unique insight into the evolution of geographical studies and research over a significant period of time.

The Specola di Padova is the former observatory of the University of Padua, located in the Northern Italian region of Veneto. Despite local references to it as Galilei's observatory, there has never been a connection between Galilei and the Specola. Originally, the tower was the large watchtower or Torlonga of Castelvecchio, the medieval castle in the center of Padua.