Museums in Florence for children and families
Florence is a museum in itself. No other city in the world treasures so much art and showing it not only in galleries and galleries, but in the same street, to the access of all tourists. Museums for children in Florence But that Florence is an urban museum does not prevent that in this city there a
Florence is a museum in itself. No other city in the world treasures so much art and showing it not only in galleries and galleries, but in the same street, to the access of all tourists.
Museums for children in Florence
But that Florence is an urban museum does not prevent that in this city there are many and very good museums that are worth visiting. We show you the most suitable for a trip with children.
- Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery is one of the richest and most famous collections of paintings in the world, including works by geniuses such as Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Raphael.
The works are many and of great artistic value. Fortunately, the route is made very easily thanks to the chronological order of the rooms.
The Uffizi Gallery is located in Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6.
Visiting hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Close on Mondays
Admission costs 6.50 euros for adults and 3.25 euros for young people between 18 and 25 years old.
- Gallery of the Academy of Florence
The Gallery of the Academy of Florence was inaugurated in 1784 with the aim of offering study material to students of fine arts in Florence. However, nowadays, the gallery is the second most visited museum in Florence, so not only students enjoy it.
The main attraction of the gallery is the great sculpture The David by Michelangelo, but also keeps numerous statues, religious paintings and even musical instruments. The variety of the gallery will allow children not to get bored.
The Accademia Gallery is located in Via Ricasoli, 60.
The hours are from 8:15 to 18:50, every day except Monday.
Admission costs 6.50 euros for adults and 3.25 euros for young people between 18 and 25 years old. Children under 18 and those over 65 do not pay entrance
- Palazzo Vecchio
It is a palace but it has the shape of a castle and is one of the most representative images of Florence. The entrance to the Old Palace is flanked by a copy of the statue of David by Michelangelo and Hécues and Caco by Baccio Bandinelli. Both are always surrounded by visitors who enjoy the beautiful Piazza Della Signoria.
The palace is impressive, especially the so-called Sala del Cinquecento.
The Palazzo opens from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday, except on Thursdays, which close at 2:00 p.m.
Admission costs 6 euros for adults and 4.50 euros for young people between 18 and 25 years old.
- Palazzo Bargello
Also known as the National Museum or the Bargello Museum, magnificent sculptures are shown inside, including some of the masterpieces of the Tuscan Renaissance.
In the visit you can see Michelangelo's first sculptures, such as 'Bacco', 'Tondo Pinti' or 'David-Apolo', as well as works by Donatello, Brunelleschi or Michelangelo.
In addition to invaluable sculptures, Palazzo Bargello has an enormous collection of Roman, Byzantine and Medieval pieces, with jewels, enamels, ceramics, weapons and instruments.
Another attraction of this museum is the building itself, a fortress built in 1255, which was first the house of the mayor and later a prison (in the sixteenth century). Just to admire the interior of the palace, it is worth the visit.
The Palazzo is on Via del Proconsolo, 4
The museum is open every day from 8:15 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
The entrance costs 4 euros. <
- Leonardo Da Vinci Museum
It is not one of the best museums in Florence, but it is one of the most recommended for children since its objective is to show the public the life and work of the genius Da Vinci, among other things, through tactile experiences and tests with Leonardo's inventions.
The big wooden models of the Da Vinci machines will leave the little ones speechless.
The museum is located in Castello dei Conti Guidi
It opens every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Galileo Museum
Also known as the Museum of the History of Science, the Galileo Museum is one of the most important of its kind in the world.
Galileo's telescope is the most valuable piece of this museum, next to the first mercury barometer in history. There are also dozens of optical, navigation, astronomical, surgical, mathematical and scientific instruments. There is also a collection of pocket watches.
The interactive experiences that can be carried out in the museum are another of the great strengths of this museum, especially for children.
The museum is located in Piazza dei Giudici, 1.
The opening hours are every day, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Tuesdays that close at 1:00 p.m.
Admission for adults costs 9 euros for adults and 5.50 euros for people over 65 and children between 7 and 18 years old.
