THE MUSEUM

The MusAB, Brera Astronomical Museum, is an extraordinary collection of instruments that the Brera Astronomical Observatory (OAB) staff has been using for its 250 years long history.

 

In 2015 it was founded as the Museum of the National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF) and Regione Lombardia recognized it as e Museum Collection. It works in sinergy with the Milan University of Studies. The INAF – OAB staff manages and keeps it.

 

The Museum includes the Schiaparelli Dome and the telescope the famous astronomer used for his historical observations of Mars.