Top History Museums in Florence, Italy
History Museums in Florence
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Science Museums • History Museums
Florence Historic Center
Admission tickets from A$25.20
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Duomo
Admission tickets from A$13.75
Military Museums • Art Museums
Santa Maria Novella
Admission tickets from A$19.09
Speciality Museums • Science Museums
Duomo
Admission tickets from A$12.49
History Museums
Florence Historic Center
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Art Museums • History Museums
Florence Historic Center
Art Museums • History Museums
Florence Historic Center
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Speciality Museums • History Museums
Duomo
Art Museums • History Museums
Duomo
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Temporarily closed
Speciality Museums • Art Museums
Duomo
Art Museums • History Museums
Duomo
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Temporarily closed
Religious Sites • History Museums
Oltrarno
Art Museums • Children's Museums
Florence Historic Center
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Temporarily closed
History Museums
Florence Historic Center
Speciality Museums • Art Museums
San Frediano
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Temporarily closed
Speciality Museums • Art Museums
Florence Historic Center
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Temporarily closed
Speciality Museums • Children's Museums
Duomo
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Temporarily closed
Speciality Museums • Art Museums
Duomo
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Temporarily closed
Natural History Museums • History Museums
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Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums
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Speciality Museums • History Museums
Florence Historic Center
Speciality Museums • Art Museums
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- Louis C14 contributionsThis museum has been totally upgraded and re-staged over the last several years. The display of art work is far more coherent, and the far easier to appreciate than the former, somewhat hodge-podge display. I was very impressed with the improvements. It’s no Uffizi, but it is definitely worth a visit.Written 4 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- MadelineOxford, UK29 contributionsGreat for the science lovers, it is not necessarily the most exciting museum, but great for folks who love scientific instruments.Written 17 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Lance HBoerne, TX1,277 contributionsI was walking down the street and came across this museum. I was a little worried about paying for the ticket considering it could have been a tourist trap with a bunch of junk. It turns out it was a good purchase - even if it was a tourist trap (it's not). You get to see and work with many of DaVinci's inventions. Some of which he never built, just designed. Kids will enjoy this; I know this big kid did.Written 22 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- RoisinCounty Cork, Ireland2 contributionsThis is a fantastic museum! The tour guide was very informative and provided a tour in both English and Italian. The rooms were filled with spectacular collections of armor, weapons, and clothing. The rooms in the museum and the adjacent house were exquisitely decorated. The tour guide also spoke about the original collector, Frederick Stibbert, who devoted his life to collecting the artefacts. I would definitely recommend this museum - I would definitely visit it again! I have visited many museums in Florence and the Stibbert museum is now one of my favourites - It's incredibly unique and fun!Written 9 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Selina FKuala Lumpur, Malaysia19 contributionsA small and interesting museum packed with models, explanations and exhibits. Building a bridge, hands on, at one of the tables was a great way to get involved. But we found many of the interactive exhibits a little rickety, so we didn’t dare to touch them especially with warning signs all over asking for extreme caution to be exercised! Nevertheless we really enjoyed it and left with a deeper insight into the mind of an undoubted genius.Written 12 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Jo_and_TomAnna, OH1,545 contributionsThis is walkway from the Uffzi to Ponte Vecchio and Pettit Palace. It follows the river with the Medici Gallery on the side. The Gallery was under construction so we couldn't take it. The walk was beautiful with many shops along its sides. The buidling along the river and very old with many being in families for generationsWritten 8 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- drmaderOrinda, CA1,971 contributionsWonderful view of ceilings and private garden right near San Lorenzo piazza and cappelle Medici .enjoyed their personal chapel , coat of arms in garden , government rooms, bedrooms and casual spaces .frette is near ticket booth so that’s nice too. Close to duomo..enjoyed as much if not more than PittiWritten 27 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Exploring ChrisCalgary, Canada252 contributionsAdmission is free if you buy the Uffizi Gallery 5 museum ticket, so we weren't expecting much, but were pleasantly surprised. The museum is quite large and has a vast collection of antiquities. This would also be good place to take kids and give them a break from all things renaissance. Impressive ancient Egyptian and Greek collections. We spent a lot more time in this museum than we had originally planned.Written 6 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- MarcoPro2050Ambra, Italy449 contributionsA waste of time and money in Florence. There are some artifacts about Dante. Mostly, the museum is about the time period Dante lived. Too little is devoted to the works of Dante.Written 22 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Rebecca ORidgewood, NY1,431 contributionsThis is a must see to see where some greats are laid to rest. It was a little further out but we’ll worth the visit.Written 5 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Anon58759Spokane193 contributionsWe stumbled upon this museum when trying to find things to do on our Florence pass before leaving Florence. The guides were very kind, and the one who accompanied us was very patient (he was nominated by another as he spoke the most English, not a lot, but our Italian is limited to about two words) explaining the artwork, artifacts and mission. It provided a down to earth look at an organization providing humanitarian assistance through the ages and apparently the work continues.Written 31 January 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- shanghaillShanghai, China127 contributionsFor 8 euros is valuable. Small museum, we discovered a lot abuot Médicis family. Interactive app with QR codes was great and easy to useWritten 25 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- sylviaFlorenceFlorence, Italy172 contributionsExtremely interesting tour considering that The Hospital was founded in 1288 by Folco Portinari, father of Dante’s beloved Beatrice, and since then it has not stopped working since today.
Guided tours Monday at 12.00 and at 4 pm.Written 11 November 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - AlessandraPatrickPortland, OR4 contributionsbecause it was a monday, i got a two museums for the price of one. otherwise, i probably wouldn't have visited. Anyway, it's an ecleptic (??) assortment of artifacts, from Roman times through the 16th century. Has a guide (sheet), which was very helpful. Most interesting part was the fresco (full wall). take a half hour to hour and then grab some food on the way back to your hotel (or next stop).Written 18 December 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Frank T154 contributionsThis is a venue of changing presentations. Incredible Florence is an old exhibit. In December 2019 it is about Maragrite and his art. December 2018 it was about Van Gogh and his art. Very interesting.Written 29 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Florence
- These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Florence:
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
- Stibbert Museum
- Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
- Leonardo Interactive Museum - Da Vinci Interctive Museum
- Museo Leonardo Da Vinci
- These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in Florence:
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
- Stibbert Museum
- Corridoio Vasariano
- Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
- Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce
- These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Florence:
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
- Stibbert Museum
- Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
- Palazzo Medici Riccardi
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale
- These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Florence:
- Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
- Stibbert Museum
- Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
- Leonardo Interactive Museum - Da Vinci Interctive Museum
- Museo Leonardo Da Vinci
- These are the best hidden gems for history museums in Florence:
- Stibbert Museum
- Museo Galileo - Institute and Museum of the History of Science
- Museo Archeologico Nazionale