Galileo in Florence

Galileo Museum reopens in Florence

Galileo Museum reopens after two years of renovations – read about the Galileo Museum on TuscanyArts or listen to the Audio guide here.

The reopening coincides with the 400th Anniversary of the publication of the scientist’s volumen Sidereus  Nuncius; to celebrate it properly there is a new contest where you could win a trip for your family to follow in Galileo’s footsteps.

To participate you must solve a puzzle until June 28th and register. The draw takes place on July 5, 2010 and will be held in Florence, either at the sponsor’s offices or at another location that will be announced.

You might like to read also our article Florence for Family about special visits for kids.

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The new contest is called “A Firenze con Galileo” and you could win one of these 2 prizes:

3 nights bed and breakfast for 4 people in double rooms, superior accommodation, Florence
2 dinners for 4 in local restaurants, Florence area
Personalized tour of the new museum “Museo Galileo”, Florence
Transfer and tour to Galilean places (Villa il Gioiello, Torre della Specola, Osservatorio Astronomico).
2 nights bed and breakfast for 4 people in double rooms, superior accommodation, Pisa
2 dinners for 4 in local restaurants, Pisa area
Guided tour from Piazza del Duomo to Domus Galileiana, Pisa
4 Free Pass to visit 60 museums in Tuscany

3 nights bed and breakfast for 4 people in double rooms, superior accommodation, Florence
2 dinners for 4 in local restaurants, Florence area
Personalized tour of the new museum “Museo Galileo”, Florence
Transfer and tour to Galilean places (Villa il Gioiello, Torre della Specola, Osservatorio Astronomico).
2 nights bed and breakfast for 4 people in double rooms, superior accommodation, Pisa
2 dinners for 4 in local restaurants, Pisa area
Guided tour from Piazza del Duomo to Domus Galileiana, Pisa
4 Free Pass to visit 60 museums in Tuscany