The animation on the screen shows our planet’s structure, the continental drift, Western Mediterranean geological history, the origin of Apuan Alps and geological history of Western Tuscany.
A map of the Mediterranean area of 22.000 years ago, shows the last glacial phase during the period of glaciers’ maximum expansion and marine maximum regression.

From this small terrace you can take a first glimpse on Prehistory, which is on the basement area, while this big chronological panel resume the steps from the Prehistorical age to the Renaissance.