The Science of Medici in Florence

Major sponsors for what that concerns the world of art, the Medici represented for Florence also an important benchmark in relation to science.

The exhibition "The Medici and the Sciences", proposed by Museo degli Argenti in Palazzo Pitti (until next January 11), reveals the passion that Grand Dukes of Tuscany had for science and their attempt to support the scientists and their mathematical, cosmographic and cartographic studies through collections of scientific instruments coming from various museums in Florence, many of whom flourished thanks to the commitment of historical figures such as Lorenzo the Magnificent and Cosimo I de Medici.

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Florence's Amico Museo

Also this year the traditional initiative "Amico Museo" (Friend Museum) is going to renew: from May 3 through 18 will be made available to the public several opportunities to live, in a really striking way, the immense and extraordinary artistic heritage preserved in museums in Florence and province.

The event is organized into several sections, based on the themes proposed by the museums themselves: depending on the chosen theme, it will therefore be possible to visit some museums at night, some sites usually not easy accessibility will be opened , it will be possible to take advantage of special pathways dedicated to children or families.

For the full programme of the event click here.

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