13 Museums in Florence: ticket prices and where the lines are shorter

On Monday, almost all museums in Florence are closed. You need to plan your visits in advance, otherwise you'll end up at locked doors.

The Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery have a line at the entrance from early morning. You'll find prices for Uffizi tickets and the discount after 4:00 PM in the gallery section below.

We've put together thirteen museums and galleries in Florence: what you'll see, how much admission costs, when to come, and the honest catch. The order follows the weight of the collections, not the distance between museums.

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What to know before your visit

💡 In short:

• Monday is a day off at almost all museums in the city.
• The first Sunday of the month gives free admission to the Uffizi and the Accademia Gallery.
• A combined ticket pays off if you go to Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens on the same day.
• Prices and opening hours: 09/2026, verified on the official Uffizi Galleries website.

Florence is compact: from Santa Maria Novella station to the Uffizi Gallery you'll walk in fifteen minutes. Almost all museums on the list stand between Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the Arno River. So you can build your day route without transport. Allow two to three hours for a major museum.

The table below briefly explains which museum suits whom. Prices, opening days, and sources follow, in the breakdown for each site.

1. Uffizi Gallery

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The city's main art museum stands between Piazza della Signoria and the Arno River. It houses Renaissance painting: Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, Botticelli and Michelangelo, Titian and Caravaggio. This is where Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus" and Leonardo's "The Baptism of Christ" are kept.

There are many visitors, especially on the first Sunday of the month, when admission is free. An online ticket costs more than one at the ticket office, but you don't stand in line for an hour and a half to two hours. Take a slot for Tuesday or Wednesday morning: the rooms with the main paintings are almost empty.

• Ticket: 25 € at the ticket office, 29 € online, after 4:00 PM admission costs 16 € (as of 09/2026, rates and schedule)
• Open: Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday
• Who it's for: a first visit and those coming for the Renaissance
• The catch: the free first Sunday draws the longest line

skip-the-line tickets to the Uffizi Gallery

2. Accademia gallery of fine arts

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The gallery was founded in 1784. Artists, sculptors, and architects from all over Europe came here to study, and later the Florence conservatory grew out of its music department.

The main reason to come here is one: Michelangelo's "David" stands here. Nearby you'll see works by Botticelli and Perugino, as well as antique musical instruments. Book a slot in advance, the line is specifically for "David."

• Ticket: admission in the low double digits, online booking costs more than a ticket-office ticket
• Free days: the first Sunday of the month and several state holidays a year
• Open: Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday
• The catch: an online ticket costs several euros more than one at the ticket office

Gallery of the Academy ticket to "David"

3. Palazzo Pitti

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This enormous palace was built in the mid-fifteenth century for the Pitti family. A hundred years later it became the main residence of the Medici dukes, and over time two side wings and a large courtyard were added. The Boboli Gardens lie next to it.

Today at Palazzo Pitti you will see sixteenth and seventeenth century paintings, the Silver Museum, the Medici treasure collection, and the Costume Gallery with clothing from the last three centuries. One ticket covers all the palace collections.

• Ticket: 16 € at the ticket office and 19 € online for all collections (as of 09/2026, official gallery website)
• Combined ticket: Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens together cost 22 € at the ticket office (as of 09/2026, gallery rates)
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday
• The catch: the Boboli Gardens close during storm warnings

Palazzo Pitti tickets

4. Palatine Gallery

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The Palatine Gallery occupies thirty rooms of Palazzo Pitti decorated in the Baroque style. It houses the largest collection of Raphael paintings. The Florentine period was among the most productive in the master's career, since here he interacted with both Leonardo and Michelangelo.

The main subject of his Florentine canvases is the Madonna. Nearby hang Titian, Botticelli, and Rubens. The gallery is included in the same ticket as the entire palace, so you see it along the way.

• Ticket: included in the single Palazzo Pitti ticket
• Free admission: visitors under eighteen
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, closed Monday
• The catch: individual Pitti rooms are periodically closed for restoration

Palatine Gallery tours

5. Palazzo Vecchio

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The historic building on Piazza della Signoria was built in the fourteenth century, and today it houses the city hall. The crenellated tower, nearly one hundred meters tall, draws attention. It once belonged to the Feraboschi family, and later architects incorporated it into the palace design.

Prisoners were held in the tower, including Cosimo de' Medici and Savonarola. Conspirators were hanged from the palace windows. Today most of the building is occupied by a museum with frescoes and the Medici rooms.

• Ticket: admission in the low double digits, check the price at the ticket office
• Hours: daily except Thursday
• Not for: those afraid of heights and narrow staircases
• The catch: children under six are not allowed in the tower

Palazzo Vecchio tickets

6. Vasari Corridor

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The Vasari Corridor connects Florence's two largest palaces: Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti. It was built by order of Cosimo de' Medici, and the passage is about seven hundred meters long. From a window-balcony, the duke could listen to services in the church of Santa Felicita while remaining unseen.

Part of the gallery runs above the Ponte Vecchio, with views of the Arno River. The corridor used to open only on public holidays; now you can visit by reservation. Entry is included with the Uffizi ticket.

• Ticket: combined with Uffizi, 43 € at the ticket office and 47 € online, advance reservation required (as of 09/2026, Vasari Corridor)
• Hours: separate time slots that open in advance
• The catch: limited availability, slots sell out quickly

tickets with Vasari Corridor access

7. Bargello Palace

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The museum stands in the historic center, next to the main attractions. For several centuries it was the residence of the chief of police, then the palace served as a prison and barracks. Only at the end of the nineteenth century did the National Museum of Sculpture open here.

Now you will see works by masters of the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries: Michelangelo, Donatello, and Brunelleschi's bronze panel "The Sacrifice of Isaac." The museum is laid out so that it is easy to view from a wheelchair. There is no time limit on your visit.

• Ticket: admission in the low double digits
• Hours: daily, except the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month
• Who it's for: those tired of painting who want sculpture
• The catch: the closing-day schedule is confusing, check the day before your visit

Bargello Museum tickets

8. Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

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The museum houses sculptures and paintings that were removed from the cathedral and the baptistery. Here stands the bust of Duke Cosimo de' Medici and the statue of Pope Boniface VIII, and Donatello is represented by statues of Habakkuk and Mary Magdalene.

The museum's main work, Michelangelo's "The Entombment," stands in a separate room. The museum is located right behind the apse of the Duomo, so it is easy to combine with climbing the dome.

• Ticket: a combined ticket for the Duomo complex from 15 to 35 € depending on the number of sites (as of 09/2026, official Duomo ticket office)
• Hours: daily, except the first Tuesday of the month
• The catch: there is no separate entrance, tickets are sold only for the Duomo complex

Duomo Museum tickets

9. Dante House Museum

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To be precise, Dante never set foot in this house. The square with its old buildings was redeveloped, the old mansions were demolished, and new buildings were put up in their place.

Inside are objects from the era in which Dante Alighieri lived and worked: furniture, paintings, weapons. A separate exhibition is devoted to Beatrice, and here too are copies of manuscripts and illustrations for "The Divine Comedy." The museum is small and works well as a short stop between the big galleries.

• Ticket: admission in the low double digits, cheaper for children
• Hours: daily, except Monday
• Who it's for: Dante fans and families with children
• The catch: the poet's actual house has not survived, you will see a reconstruction

Dante House Museum tickets

10. Church of Saint Margaret

Legend says that this is where Dante met Beatrice. In fact, the poet saw his muse at her father's house, but the legend took hold and gave the church its second name, "Dante's church." This is also where he married Gemma.

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The modest building from the early eleventh century still draws the poet's admirers. Beatrice was also married in this church, and she was buried here at the age of twenty-four. On the tomb slab you will see notes left by lovers.

• Admission: free
• Hours: daily, with a midday break
• Who it's for: those walking the Dante sites on foot
• The catch: the Beatrice story here is more legend than fact

11. Museum of the History of Science

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The collection of scientific instruments was started by the Medici, who followed experiments in physics and the development of the natural sciences. The museum's second name, Museo Galileo, reflects its essence more accurately.

Here you will see instruments used by Galileo Galilei, and his telescope. Science in Florence received as much attention as art. The exhibition is small but dense: in an hour you cover the entire history of Florentine science.

• Ticket: admission in the low double digits, online booking adds 1 € (as of 09/2026, official museum website)
• Hours: daily, closes earlier on Tuesday
• Who it's for: schoolchildren and anyone who loves technology
• The catch: the museum is small, you will get through all the rooms quickly

tickets to Museo Galileo

12. Casa Buonarroti

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Michelangelo Buonarroti the Younger began working on the house museum in the early seventeenth century. Today you will see not only the sculptures and the collection of rarities the master assembled, but also how his family lived.

The early works are of particular interest: the marble reliefs "Madonna of the Stairs" and "Battle of the Centaurs". The family archive, library, and wooden models made by Michelangelo himself are also kept here. Some rooms are given over to temporary exhibitions.

• Ticket: admission in the low double digits
• Open: Wednesday through Monday, closed Tuesday
• Not for: those expecting a large-scale exhibition
• The catch: the permanent collection is small

tickets to Casa Buonarroti

13. Palazzo Strozzi

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This Renaissance palace came about through the rivalry of two clans, the Medici and the Strozzi. Filippo Strozzi wanted to build a residence no worse than the Medici palace and attached enormous importance to it. Astrologers calculated the date for laying the foundation stone.

Today the palace hosts exhibitions of classical and contemporary art, and the inner courtyard has cafes and souvenir kiosks. The piano nobile floor is dedicated to classical art, while the Center for Contemporary Culture shows temporary projects. In the evening, people come here for a quiet stroll without tourist crowds.

• Ticket: depends on the exhibition, check the price at the entrance
• Open: daily except Monday
• Who it's for: those who want a cultural end to the day in the evening
• The catch: there is no permanent exhibition, everything depends on the current show

tickets to exhibitions at Palazzo Strozzi

Florence museums on the map

All thirteen museums on the list are within walking distance of each other. The points are marked on the map below, and you can use it to plan your route for the day without unnecessary backtracking through the center.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

What day of the week are Florence museums closed?

Monday is the day off for most museums, including the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery, and Palazzo Pitti. The Palatine Gallery is also closed on Mondays. Plan your visits for Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday: on these days the lines are shorter and the rooms are less crowded.

How much does a ticket to the Uffizi Gallery cost?

For ticket office and online prices, as well as the discount after 4:00 PM, see the section on the Uffizi Gallery above. On the first Sunday of the month admission is free, but the line is longest on that day.

When is admission to Florence museums free?

The first Sunday of the month gives free admission to state museums, including the Uffizi and Accademia galleries. The Accademia Gallery additionally opens its doors on several public holidays. On such days reservations do not work, you simply wait in line.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

For the Uffizi and the Accademia Gallery in summer and September, it is better to get a timed ticket in advance. In the low season, from November to February, you can come to the ticket office without a reservation.

How do I get into the Vasari Corridor?

The Vasari Corridor is open to visitors, but only with a mandatory reservation. Admission is included in a combined ticket with the Uffizi Gallery (as of 09/2026, official website). Book your slot in advance: places are limited and go quickly.

In short: what is worth booking

If you are visiting Florence for the first time, start with the Uffizi Gallery and the Accademia Gallery. Timed tickets eliminate the question of lines. If you have only one free day, take the Uffizi in the morning and leave Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens for the second half of the day.

For families with children, the Museo Galileo and the Dante House Museum are convenient: short exhibitions and accessible exhibits. For a quiet evening, Palazzo Strozzi with its exhibitions and inner courtyard is a good fit.

Remember about Monday: on this day the Uffizi, the Accademia, and Pitti are all closed. One combined ticket pays off faster than several separate ones, so buy your pass in advance.

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