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Physics and Optics Instrumentation

Physics and Optics Instrumentation

The Museum cabinet of physics was constantly updated with mechanical and pneumatical apparatus, electrostatic machines and measuring devices. Numerous ...

(31 objects)

Meteorology and the Museum Workshops

Meteorology and the Museum Workshops

The Museum of Physics and Natural History devoted major resources to research in meteorology and its instruments. In 1839 the Director, Vincenzo Antinori ...

(6 objects)


Peter Leopold’s Chemistry Cabinet

Peter Leopold’s Chemistry Cabinet

The so-called "chemistry cabinet" formed part of the private laboratory ordered by the Grand Duke, who left it to the Museum of Physics and Natural History ...

(1 objects)

Medical science

Medical science

The Lorraines' interest in medicine is documented by some exceptional artifacts, of which a selection is on display. The 40 clay obstetrical models were ...

(26 objects)