Museum of Natural History of Florence

Museum of Natural History of Florence

The Museum of Natural History of Florence is part of the University of Florence. Established in 1775 by Leopold II, it is one of Italy’s most important museums of its kind. Comprising six major sections, it is a must-visit attraction in Italy and an ideal place to explore Florence’s animals, plants, minerals, fossils, geology, archaeology, and anthropology.

The Museum of Natural History of Florence is divided into the Florence Botanical Garden, the Museum of Botany, the Museum of Geology and Palaeontology, the Museum of Minerals, the National Museum of Anthropology and Ethnology, and the Museum of Zoology and Natural History. The Florence Botanical Garden covers an area of 2.3 hectares and was established in 1545, making it the third oldest botanical garden in Europe. It is home to over 9,000 plant species. The Museum of Botany houses a collection of 4 million plant specimens, making it the world’s first scientific herbarium. The Museum of Geology and Palaeontology boasts a collection of up to 200,000 items, including specimens from renowned geologists and palaeontologists, featuring 26,000 fossilized vertebrates and around 8,000 fossilized plants. The National Museum of Anthropology and Ethnology includes 15,000 ethnological items and 6,100 anthropological items. The Museum of Zoology and Natural History houses over 3 million animal specimens, with 5,000 on display.

Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze

Must-visit reason: One of the largest natural history museums in Italy

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Italy[Italy]

Province/State: Tuscany Region [Toscana Region]

City: Florence [Florence]