Museum of Natural History, Florence

Name: Museum of Natural History
Address: Via Giorgio la Pira, 4, Florence, 50121, Italy
Telephone: +39 055 275644

#65 among attractions in Florence

Museum, Science museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze is a natural history museum in 6 major collections, located in Florence, Italy. It is part of the University of Florence. Museum collections are open mornings except Wednesday, and all day Saturday; an admission fee is charged. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°46'42"N, 11°15'36"E

Address

Via Giorgio la Pira, 4Centro Storico (San Marco)Florence 50121 Italy

Contact

+39 055 275644

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Museum of Natural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Natural History open?

Museum of Natural History is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Natural History?

Nearby attractions include Museo di San Marco, Florence (2 min walk), Basilica di San Marco, Florence (2 min walk), Piazza San Marco, Florence (2 min walk), Monument to General Manfredo Fanti, Florence (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Natural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Natural History:

Bus

La Pira • Lines: 25, 25 A, 31, 32 (1 min walk)
San Marco Rettorato • Lines: 10 (2 min walk)

Tram

Fortezza • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)
Strozzi - Fallaci • Lines: T1 (14 min walk)

Train

Firenze Santa Maria Novella (16 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (19 min walk)