Galleria dell'Accademia
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The Galleria dell’ Accademia di Firenze (or the Gallery of the Academy of Florence) first opened its doors in 1784 after the Grand Duke of Tuscany Pietro Leopoldo called for the restructuring of the Academy of Arts of Design (founded by Cosimo I de Medici). It housed material for the students to study, but today it’s most famous for housing Michelangelo’s statue of David. It’s the second-most visited museum in Florence, with tickets to see David often selling out, so book in advance to avoid disappointment!
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5 tips for visiting the Galleria dell'Accademia
Art in the Galleria dell'Accademia | Flickr: Dimitris Kamaras CC-BY 2.01
Book in advance
In the peak season, tickets for time slots in the middle of the day sell out in advance, and the lines to buy tickets at the door can be extremely long. Book your tickets ahead of your visit to skip the long lines and get the exact timeslot you need.
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Save Money with the Firenze Card
The Galleria dell’ Accademia is included in the Firenze Card, which will get you skip-the-line access to over 70 museums in Florence over a 72 hour period. Just be aware that for the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery you’ll still need to reserve a timeslot for your priority entrance ahead of your visit.
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Skip the lines
Arrive shortly before the 8:15 am opening for a quieter start. Extended evening hours are date-specific rather than a regular Tuesday or Thursday schedule, so check the current official visitor information before planning an evening visit.
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Be there for your timeslot
Plan ahead in order to be on-time for your pre-booked timeslot since there’s no guarantee you’ll be let in later, especially during the high season. And don’t just see David, take your time to see the whole museum!
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Create your own visit
Although the Galleria dell'Accademia is small compared to the Uffizi Gallery, nevertheless the Galleria has interesting exhibits on display. In case you want to keep your visit short, it is possible to see the most important works of art, including the David, within an hour. This is also the right amount of time to be spent with children; the David statue, as well as the Strumenti musicali exhibition, should not be missed. Art lovers can easily spend up to 3 hours in the gallery.
Get closer to the artworks at the Galleria dell'Accademia
You can admire countless masterpieces such as instruments, sculptures and paintings on two floors covering an area of almost 4.000 m² (43,055.64 feet²). The Galleria dell'Accademia, which originally functioned as an academy for painting and was thereby Europe's first, still holds a famous treasure: the statue of David. But since 1882 especially after its renovation works many things have changed ...
Surrounded by Florentine art
The walls of the Sala del Colosso are covered with small to large paintings like a collage which depict religious scenes. Part of this exhibition are artists from the 15th and early 14th centuries such as Filippino Lippi, Alesso Baldovinetti and Paolo Uccello. Especially the exhebited painter Domenico Ghirlandaio is worth mentioning since he had a special relationship with Michelangelo and fundamentally influenced his career. However, the actual centerpiece of this room is the marble statue “Abduction of a Sabine Woman” by the Flemish sculptor and architect Giambologna (John of Boulogne), through which he expressed his craft skills.
Prelude to the peak
First you will enter the Galleria dei Grigioni, the “Corridor of the Prisoners”, which was named after the four unfinished artworks by Michelangelo also known as prisoners or slave sculptures. Due to financial shortages, they were never completed, leaving them unfinished. Also paintings by artists from the 16th century, including Granacci and Andrea del Sarto can be found here.
The gallerys famous wing
Across the Galleria dei Grigioni the Tribuna del David stratches where 16th century artworks are displayed. For this wing artists who were influenced by Michelangelo's life and works were chosen they also represent the former cultural influence. Among them are Francesco Salviati, Agnolo Bronzino and Alessandro Allori. The eye-catcher of this room is obviously the famous sculpture of Michelangelo the statue of David.
Crowd puller: The statue of David
The sculpture was originally envisioned as part of the 12 statues by Donatello series which which were to be placed on the buttresses of Florence Cathedral. The marble had already passed through the hands of artists Agostino di Duccio and Antonio Rossellino until finally Michelangelo was given the task of completing it. He worked for 2 years on the artwork which weighs 6 tons today. It quickly became apparent that a statue of this size and weight could never be placed on the roof of the cathedral - for this reason the David statue was initially placed at the entrance to the Palazzo Vecchio. Michelangelo's David stood at the Piazza della Signoria since its completion in 1504 and was then moved to the Tribuna after its finalization. Only in 1882 the statue was again accessible to public as a part of the Galleria dell'Accademia.
From plaster to marble
In the Gipsoteca fine plaster models of the 19th century can be admired. These were created by Lorenzo Bartolini and Luigi Pampaloni and served as templates for the final marble statues. After a year and a half of renovations the room now not only blazes in new color (Accademia Blue) but has been rearranged also.
Music makes your heart beat faster?
If you are interested in classical music this is the ideal place for you! The Strumenti musicali displays over 50 instruments: from string and wind instruments, harpsichords to the early forms of the piano. Needless to mention that the only remaining viola by Antonio Stradivari from 1690 is the center piece of this exhibition. Get yourself the audio guide to find out more about the instruments' characteristics and even hear their sound.
The oldest treasures of the gallery
Florentine Gothic paintings from the 13th and 14th centuries span across three rooms: Sala di Pacino, Sala di Giotto e Giotteschi and Sala degli Orcagna. Displayed artists include Pacino di Bonaguida and Bernardo Daddi. The Sala di Pacino exhibits the oldest works of art in the Galleria dell'Accademia which are painted on wood. The latest renovation included a repainting of this showroom, now the golden decorations and artworks stand out even more on the Giotto green walls.
One floor higher
On the second floor of the Galleria dell'Accademia, the exhibition Lorenzo Monaco e il tardo Gotico extends over three rooms. The artists exhibited there include Jacopo di Cione and Don Silvestro dei Gherarducci. In these exhibition rooms one gets a sense of the socio-economic and religious values of the Florentine past, magnificent altarpieces can be also admired here.
Galleria dell'Accademia shines in new light
To celebrate 140 years when the statue of David was moved to the Galleria dell'Accademia in 1882 to protect it from damage, the gallery shines since 2022 in new splendor. The extensive renovation includes air conditioning and new wall colors, as well as an LED lighting system which now put the artworks in the spotlight. Especially the David statue stands here out as the lighting mimics daylight to highlight the sculpture's surface. This innovative illumination also gives paintings a new appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest possible admission time?
Plan to arrive by 6:10 pm for admission, and check the current official visitor information before your visit.
Read more.Is the museum barrier-free accessible?
The gallery features an elevator and is fully accessible for guests with disabilities.
Read more.Is it allowed to carry bags and backpacks during the tour?
Small bags as well as backpacks may be taken into the museum. The gallery does not have storage facilities which means that large luggage such as suitcases cannot be dropped off.
Read more.How much does the audio guide cost?
The optional audio guide costs €6.
Read more.Is it allowed to take pictures and videos of the gallery?
For personal purposes videos and photos may be taken inside the Galleria dell'Accademia. It is strictly forbidden to take photos with a flash, nor are selfie sticks allowed
Read more.Can I sketch inside the gallery?
Sketching with pencil and paper is allowed as long as visitors are not obstructing the pathways for others. No other materials are allowed, especially paints of different kinds. Photography is also permitted, but only without the use of flash, and selfie-sticks and other pieces of equipment aren’t allowed inside the museum.
Read more.General information
opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 am to 6:50 pm. Plan to arrive by 6:10 pm for admission. Closing procedures begin at 6:40 pm; from that time, access to the ground-floor Musical Instruments rooms and first-floor exhibition rooms is no longer allowed. Closed Mondays, January 1, and December 25. On Monday, November 30, 2026, the gallery is scheduled to open exceptionally from 5:15 pm to 9:00 pm. Reservations are highly recommended because waits without one can be long; check the current official visitor information before your visit.
discounts
Visitors under 18 enter free; those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The €2 reduced ticket is available from age 18 until the 25th birthday to EU citizens and eligible citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Uruguay; valid ID is required. A visitor with a certified disability and one companion receive free admission when the companion is a family member or can prove membership in social and health assistance services.
address
Galleria dell’ Accademia
Via Ricasoli, 58/60
50122 Florence
Italy
Via Ricasoli, 58/60
50122 Florence
Italy
website
Official site: https://www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.it/
tickets
A standard admission ticket costs €20. A reduced admission ticket costs €2 for EU citizens from age 18 until their 25th birthday; the same rate applies to eligible citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Uruguay and to certain qualifying residence-permit holders. Valid ID is required. Phone or online reservations add a €4 reservation fee. From March 15, 2026, the 48-hour Accademia + Bargello combined ticket costs €26, and the 72-hour ticket for all six museums in the institution costs €38. Visitors under 18 receive free admission; those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Other eligible categories receive free admission with valid ID and supporting documents, and free tickets are collected at the box office. During 2026, admission is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month and on November 4, with no reservations on free-admission days. Admission is also free for women on International Women’s Day, March 8.
how to get there
The Galleria dell’ Accademia is within walking distance of many of Florence’s most important attractions, including the Duomo. It can also be reached by taking bus numbers 1, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 25, 31, 32, 52, 82, and C1 to Piazza di San Marco. The center of Florence is a restricted traffic zone, so it’s not advised to drive.
Written byMiriam DewamMiriam is keen on traveling and has a passion for photography, which she can enhance through her cross-media studies. She uses her knowledge as well as first hand experience from diverse travels to help other travellers as a content creator at TicketLens.
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