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6 Famous Museums near Accademia Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery is undoubtedly one of the best museums in Florence that displays the finest works of Renaissance art. Built by the Italian architect Giorgio Vasari, this gallery was originally a government office that later became a gallery for the Medici’s art collection. Admire the famous work by artists like Michelangelo, Botticelli, Duccio, Giotto and Doni Tondo. The art pieces that are the main highlights of this museum are ‘The Birth of Venus’ and ‘The Primavera’. You will also get to admire religious paintings like ‘Madonna of the Magnificat’ and ‘The Madonna of the Pomegranate’.
Location: Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
How to reach :
- By Car : The Uffizi Gallery is 4.8 kms from the city center and it will take approximately 6 minutes to reach.
- By Bus : Take a bus to Santa Maria Maggiore station which is approximately a 3 minutes walk from the gallery.
- By Walk : You can also reach the gallery by walking and exploring the city of Florence on the way. The gallery is 1.7kms from the city center and it will take approximately 20 minutes to reach the destination.
Timings: The Uffizi Gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 8:15 AM to 6:30 PM and is closed on Monday. Please note that the last admission to the museum is at 5:30 PM.
Make sure to take out an entire day to explore the huge Palazzo Pitti museum as it houses eight separate museums under its roof. It originally used to be the official residence for the Italian Kings around the time when Florence used to be the capital of Italy. The Palatina Galleries are the main center of attraction where you will get to see works by famous artists like Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian. You can also admire the stunning Tuscan art from the mid-eighteenth century Galleria d’Arte Moderna.
Location: Piazza de' Pitti, 1, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
How to reach :
- By Car: The Palazzo Pitti Museum is 4.1 kms from the city center and it will take approximately 6 minutes to reach the gallery.
- By Bus: Take a bus to Santo Spirito station which is approximately 3 minutes walk from the gallery.
- By Walk: You can also take a walk to the museum, which is around 1.9 kms from the city center and can be covered in approximately 23 minutes.
Timings: The gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 AM to 6:30 PM and is closed on Monday.
Among all the museums that are known for Renaissance art pieces, Museo Galileo is the one that shows that Florence is about more than just art. Museo Galileo is a museum that displays items related to science and technology and presents the city’s major contributions to the world. Here you will get to see Galileo’s telescope that he used to discover the four moons of Jupiter. Few other instruments that you will get to see here are the Arab astrolabes, telescopes, calculating machines and ornate thermometers.
Location: Piazza dei Giudici, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
How to reach:
- By Car: The Museo Galileo Museum is 4.7 kms from the city center and it will take approximately 6 minutes to reach the gallery.
- By Bus: Take a bus to Galleria Degli Uffizi station which is only a minute walk from the gallery.
- By Walk: You can also walk to the museum which is around 1.8 kms from the city center and will take approximately 22 minutes to reach.
Timings: The museum is open all the days of the week from 9:30 AM to 6 PM.
Another very famous museum near Accademia Gallery, the Bargello Museum displays the city’s culture, Renaissance art and monuments. This remarkable gallery is full of treasures and masterpieces by famous artists and can be considered a paradise for art lovers. Apart from the sculptures of Renaissance art, you will also get to admire an exclusive collection of European and Islamic applied art.
Location: Via del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
How to reach:
- By Car : The Bargello Museum is 4.3 kms from the city center and it will take approximately 6 minutes to reach the gallery.
- By Bus : Take a bus to Ghibellina Bargello station which is approximately only a minute walk from the gallery.
- By Walk : If you wish to take a walk to the gallery then it is around 1.7 kms from the city center and will approximately take 21 minutes to reach the gallery.
Timings:
- Weekdays - 8:15 AM to 1:50 PM
- Weekends - 8:15 AM to 6:50 PM
- The gallery is open for visits from Wednesday to Monday
Another one of the very famous museums near Accademia Gallery is the Museo Archeologico museum. This museum is especially famous for its exceptional Etruscan collection. You will get to see two stunning bronze sculptures on the first floor, the Arringatore and the Chimera. The Arringatore is the only large bronze sculpture from the Hellenistic period and the Chimera dates back to the fourth century BC.
Location: P.za della SS. Annunziata, 9b, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
How to reach :
- By Car : The Museo Archeologico Museum is 3 kms from the city center and it will take approximately 4 minutes to reach the gallery.
- By Bus : Take a bus to Colonna Pergola station which is only a minute walk from the gallery.
- By Walk : If you wish to walk to the museum, it is around 1.9 kms from the city center and will take approximately 23 minutes to reach.
Timings: The museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 2 PM. Only on Thursdays, the timings are 1:30 PM to 7 PM.
The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo is a huge art gallery and displays art pieces that were removed from the Duomo, Baptistery and Campanile. It has over 750 art pieces on display that have been arranged on the three floors of the museum. The heart of the museum can be seen on the ground floor which is a reconstruction of Arnolfo di Cambio’s facade of the Duomo. Apart from this, you will get to see masterpieces by Donatello, Ghiberti and Michelangelo.
Location: Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
How to reach:
- By Car: The Museo dell’Opera del Duomo Museum is 20.9 kms from the city center and it will take approximately 21 minutes to reach the gallery.
- By Bus: Take a bus to Ceppo Vecchio station which is approximately 6 minutes walk from the gallery.
- By Train: Take a train to Prato Porta Al Serraglio station, which is 440 meters away from the museum and will take approximately 5 minutes to reach by walking.
Timings: The museum is open all the days of the week from 8:30 AM to 7 PM.
FAQ
Which is the most visited museum in Florence?
The Uffizi Gallery is the most visited museum in Florence and is popular for its marvellous collection of Renaissance art pieces. On an average, ten thousand people, from different parts of the world, visit the gallery everyday. This museum keeps one of the finest art pieces by many renowned artists. The main attractions of this gallery are ‘The Birth of Venus’ and ‘The Primavera’.
Are there any free museums in Florence?
People under 18 of any nationality and disabled people with their caregiver have free entrance to the state museums as well as civic museums of Florence. The state museums include the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Galleria dell'Accademia, etc and civic museums include Cappella Brancacci, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria Novella, etc. Make sure to carry your photo ID while visiting these museums for age verification.
What is the best art museum in Florence?
The city of Florence is known for its culture, architecture, monuments and Renaissance art. It has one of the best art museums of the world and to name a few are the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, Museo Galileo, The Galleria dell'Accademia and The Bargello.
What are the two main museums in Florence?
Although there are plenty of museums in the city of Florence, the two main museums that one should definitely visit are the Uffizi Gallery and the Galleria dell'Accademia or the Accademia Gallery. Both these museums are pretty close to each other and you can reach in approximately 6 minutes by a car or even walk from one museum to another in approximately 20 minutes.
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