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University of Florence Natural History Museum - Geology and Paleontology and its collection

University of Florence Natural History Museum - Geology and Paleontology
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University of Florence Natural History Museum - Geology and Paleontology is the part of the University of Florence Natural History Museum that holds around 200,000 specimens from the collections of noted geologists and paleontologists. A highlight in the museum is the vertebrate fossil collection (26,000 specimens), with mammal fossils from the Pliocene and Pleistocene from Tuscany and Valdarno, including Oreopithecus bambolii, anthropoid primates, and early elephant skeletons.Furthermore, the paleobotany collection includes around 8,000 pieces.

ITMuseo di Storia Naturale di Firenze - Geologia e Paleontologia
ENNatural History Museum - section Mineralogy, Palaeontology & Botany
ENNatural History Museum Florence - La Pira
ITSezione Mineralogia, Paleontologiae e Botanica
ITMuseo di Storia Naturale di Firenze - La Pira

Nature & Natural History Nature & Natural History Geology Animals

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#2 Nature & Natural History in Florence #3 Animal museums in Florence #97 Nature & Natural History in Italy #23 Animal museums in Italy #15 Geology museums in Italy
University of Florence Natural History Museum - Geology and Paleontology
Via Giorgio la Pira 4
50121 Florence

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00

The Museum will be closed on: Mondays, 1 January, Easter, 1 May, 15 August, 25 December.

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Admission

0 – 5Free
6 – 14€3.00
15 – 64€6.00
65+€3.00
FirenzeCardFree
CarersFree
DisabledFree
Employees in the University of FlorenceFree
Family€13.00
ICOMFree
StudentsFree
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Via Giorgio la Pira 4, Florence

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The University of Florence Natural History Museum - Geology and Paleontology section offers visitors a comprehensive look into Earth's geological past. The museum houses an extensive collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils, providing a chronological journey through different geological eras. Visitors appreciate the well-organized exhibits and the opportunity to view rare specimens, including dinosaur fossils and ancient plant remains. The museum's strengths lie in its educational value and the depth of its collections, making it particularly appealing to those with a keen interest in geology and paleontology. However, some visitors note that the exhibits could benefit from more interactive elements and updated information displays. The museum's location within a historic building adds to its charm, but some find the space a bit cramped and the lighting inadequate in certain areas. While it may not be as flashy as some modern science museums, it offers a solid, informative experience for those interested in Earth sciences. It's worth noting that English translations are limited, which can be a drawback for international visitors.

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