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Florence and Tuscany with Kids
Ciclilandia- Pisa
For children to age 12
Children can learn to ride bicycles around simulated towns
Piazza dei Fiori
56018 Tirrenia, Pisa
email. ciclilandia@tin.it
www.episa.it/Turismo-Pisa/Parchi/Ciclilandia/Ciclilandia.asp
Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
Open Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9:30-5:00, Tues. & Sat. 9:30-1:00, closed Sundays
Piazza dei Giudici 1
50122 Florence
tel. 055 265311
email. imss@imss.fi.it
http://www.museogalileo.it/
Leonardo Museum in Vinci - collection of models, designs, and papers housed in a medieval castello in Da Vinci's home town
Castello dei Conti Guidi
50053 Vinci, Florence
tel. 571 56055
www.leonet.it/
Leonardo's Machines - an exhibit of Da Vinci's machines Caffe' Michelangiolo in Florence
Open daily from 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Via Cavour 21
50129 Florence
tel. 055 295264
www.macchinedileonardo.com
Museo Archeologico Nazionale - known for its collection of Etruscan art, as well as ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman exhibits
Via della Colonna 36
50122 Florence
tel. 055 294883
www.firenzemusei.it
Museo d'Arte per Bambini - Bambimus Siena - for children ages 3-11; activities include tours, art projects, fairytales, and cultural programs
Complesso Museale del Santa Maria della Scala
Piazza del Duomo 2
Siena
tel. 0577 46517
email. bambimus@comune.siena.it
www.comune.siena.it
Museo del Calcio- Coverciano - soccer museum
Viale Aldo Palazzeschi, 20
50135 Coverciano, Florence
www.museodelcalcio.it/
Museo della Figurina Storica - Calenzano A museum full of miniature historical figurines
Museo Ragazzi (children’s museum)
Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria 1
Florence
www.museiragazzifirenze.it/
Palazzo Strozzi - brilliant collections and an innovative commitment to making the museum family friendly with workshops for kids centered on current exhibits (in English and Italian), and hours set aside especially for moms with strollers (upcoming: Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Dec. 1, Jan. 4 at 10:00 a.m., reservations required)
Piazza Strozzi
50123 Florence
tel. 055 2469600 or email prenotazioni@cscsigma.it
www.palazzostrozzi.org
Uffizi Gallery - it can be overwhelming for families to negotiate the crowds at this legendary museum, yet the thrill of seeing certain iconic paintings can be very memorable for school-age children once they manage to get inside. The collection of ancient statuary is also captivating for kids. Strategize your visit carefully by purchasing advance tickets for a time slot close to the museum's opening
Piazza Signoria
Florence
"Skip the Line" Advance Tickets
Children's Lending Library of Florence- English Children's Library
Via Ruccelai (in the St. James church building)
tel. 328 3282757
http://www.childrenslibrary.altervista.org/
http://childrenslendinglibrary.blogspot.com/
