Science Museums in Sicily

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Science Museums in Sicily

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  • Lei C
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had so much fun and learning from the two hours spent at the Archimede Museum. Our guide Lucia was so passionate and knowledgeable about Archimede’s inventions, and she also let us try burning leaves with Archimede’s mirror. Very fun! I would highly recommend it - both for adults and kids.
    Written February 12, 2024
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  • bethintheboat
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and entertaining, nice change from walking around Trapani. Alessa was very informative and knowledgeable. Recommend going!
    Written March 2, 2024
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  • RG B
    Sacramento, CA135 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A small but informative exhibition of the genius of Archimedes and Leonardo de Vinci. Numerous interactive displays of their creations allow the curious, both young and old, to see and touch devices that changed mankind. Signage is in Italian and English. Inexpensive. Allow 1-2 hours to absorb all the ideas and mechanisms.
    Written October 30, 2022
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  • Justin W
    Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,734 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had been on my way to the Zoological Museum by the college campus when I came across the Museo Geologico GGMME, which the city's Natural History Museum. What a find! First it is a great rainy day activity with lots of interesting exhibitions on dinosaurs, fossils found on the island, prehistoric artifacts and exhibitions on the geology of the Island of Sicily. I was impressed how much information was packed onto the two floors.

    I liked the Dinosaur exhibition on the first floor as it was very detailed in its description of the fossils and where they were found. The T-Rex was fascinating in its appearance. On the second floor is an extensive display of gems and rocks that kept the two field trip groups of students occupied.

    It is a nice little museum to visit when you are in Palermo.
    Written June 5, 2023
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  • Jon B
    Stavanger Municipality, Norway121 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We walked by and dropped in. It is small but it is very good. Here you find everything about the vulcano and recent eruptions. Don't miss it!
    Written October 11, 2019
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  • SNash33
    Aylesbury, UK39 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic little museum exploring and educating about ocean plastics, sustainability and environmental issues that result.

    Based at the Castello di Milazzo, it is a very worthwhile diversion. Go take a look, meet the volunteers and see how they have created a mix of art and science which informs and inspires.

    Kids of all ages will find it really interesting too.
    Written May 6, 2022
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  • Jag Bot
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    among the unesco awarded baroque yellow stone architecture, universally great coffee, the canolis, the fior di mandorlas, the torrocco oranges, the church fireworks mimicking the smoking etna, you wouldnt expect to find this unlikely gem, let alone look for it: the Museo dell'Informatica Funzionante at via carnevale - the work of a passionate yet generous electronics guru and his few equally dedicated friends. this museum of 'working computers' - computers that proudly birthed the information technology revolution, yet were dumped like old parents into fields of cow sh*t, rescued by our aforementioned guru and put to work again. Even though they wont solve our imaginary problems of today, it is a joy to see them come alive when the power switch is thrown down [or up?] :) i had the privilege of programming one such old computer from 1982 - the hp82b - as the first 'hacker in residence' in 2015 [repeat visits in 2016, 2018 to program old plotters] - an honour i wear very shyly but proudly nonetheless! some of the memories are visceral for example the smell of old metal from the chasis of computers reminds one of the virgin joy of taking the pilot seat of a starship or a submersible asking ourselves what can we do with / on this computer! or reading computer lib at the library full of old computer manuals and user guides of all stripes, microfilms, lots and lots of software to bring the amigas alive, a kitchen for more coffee and some pasta maybe, back to the poking hex into the Apple I must visit!
    Written December 29, 2019
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  • Ulf U
    Ingaro, Sweden22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were supposed to visit a winery after our trip to Etna but due to a misunderstanding it was not possible. We were instead recommendated to go to Etna museum for wine tasting and that was quite an experince. Numerous good Sicilian wines and a never ending line of aperitivos resulted in a very enjoyable afternoon having missed the winery visit. To be honest we did not really check out the small museum, wine tasting and aperitivos took all our time.
    Written May 10, 2016
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  • Luzzus
    Rambouillet, France5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited this museum with two engineers and two teenagers. Everybody loved it! Boats planes and cars all engines United in one museum. Well done!
    Written November 3, 2022
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  • EUGEN B
    Bristol, UK11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don Mariano Gullo was our guide for an excursion on Mount Etna and the surroundings. This was really beautiful and rich in feeling the real taste and traditions of Sicily . In addition, Don Mariano offer us typical fruits and foods as to really feel Sicily. The tour itself was from the hotel (Atlantis Palace Hotel, Mascali) and lasted for about half day (8 to 13 30).
    Thank you Don Mario, " the boss" for this amazing tour and best wishes.
    Karina, Ioana & Eugenio👍
    Written August 15, 2020
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