Museo delle scienze Casartelli
About This Museum
It's a genuine shame this place is permanently closed, as it was one of those wonderfully quirky discoveries you only stumble upon in a city like Como. Tucked away on a bustling street, the Museo delle scienze Casartelli felt more like stepping into a passionate collector's private study than a formal institution. Its rooms were a captivating jumble, where intricate anatomical models shared shelf space with beautifully aged celestial globes and cases of local minerals. The real magic was in the delightful contrast between its scientific name and the treasure trove of artistic objects it actually held.
Collection Highlights
You'd find exquisitely detailed wax models used for teaching human anatomy, their veins painted a startling blue, alongside elegant brass astrolabes and orreries. The collection also featured an array of historic scientific instruments, from early microscopes to surveying tools, all displayed with a kind of reverent clutter that made everything feel immediate and fascinating.
Visitor Information
Unfortunately, this particular cabinet of curiosities has shut its doors for good, so we can only reminisce about its unique charm.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an unassuming but elegant early 20th-century Italian townhouse, the building had a dignified, residential feel with high ceilings and tall windows that flooded the collections with beautiful, natural light.
Contact & Location
Address: Viale Felice Cavallotti, Lungolago, Vico, Como, Lombardia, 22100, Italia
Phone: +39 031 267365
Website: Visit Website
