Attraction tickets | TicketLens
National Archaeological Museum tickets & tours | Price comparison

National Archaeological Museum

TicketLens lets you:
search filled
Search multiple websites at onceand find the best offers.
compare tickets
Find tickets, last minuteon many sites, with one search.
piggy bank
Book at the lowest price!Save time & money by comparing rates.
The National Archaeological Museum of Florence (Museo Archeologico Nazionale, MAF) displays artifacts and objects from the ancient Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans. Some of these artifacts had already come directly into the possession of the Medici from excavations. The museum has been open to the public since 1855. Admission tickets and guided tours can be purchased online in advance to save time on the day of the visit.
Maurizio MassaroBy Maurizio Massaro
Select a date to find available tickets, tours & activities:
calendar

Tickets & Tours

A selection of guided tours from various providers can be booked here.
ticket cut left
ticket cut right
National Archaeological Museum: Skip The Line Ticket
4.0starstarstarstarstar empty(77)
 
tiqets.com
Go to offer
ticket cut left
ticket cut right
Florence Archaeological Museum: 2-Hour Private Guided Visit
5.0starstarstarstarstar(3)
 
viator.com
Go to offer
ticket cut left
ticket cut right
Egyptian Mummies and the Etruscans in Florence: an amazing unvealed exhibition!
 
viator.com
Go to offer

3 tips for visiting the National Archaeological Museum

Egyptian sarcophagi | Ulmon: CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
1
Enter the museum for free with the ticket for the UffiziWithin five days of purchase, the Uffizi Gallery ticket can be used for a one-time free admission to the National Archaeological Museum.
Chimera of Arezzo | Wiki Commons: CC BY 2.5
2
Buy tickets onlineIt is recommended to buy your tickets in advance. This way you can avoid queues and make the most of your day in Florence.
3
Visit the gardenThe picturesque garden of the historic Palazzo della Crocetta can be visited exclusively on Saturday mornings - guided tours are offered every hour starting at 9:30 am.
Roman drinking bowls | Wiki Commons: Giovanni Dall'Orto CC BY 2.0

The National Archaeological Museum of Florence

Françoisvase | Wiki Commons: CC BY 2.5

Different Exhibition Areas

Roman Collection

Sculptures and drinking bowls, cameos, gems and coins: the Roman collection of the National Archaeological Museum convinces with its diversity. Also noteworthy are the Idolino Pesaro and the Minerva of Arezzo, two bronze statues based on Greek models.

Greek Collection

Ancient ceramics and sculptures are the focus of this section of the Archaeology Museum. A particular highlight of the Greek exhibits in the MAF is the famous François Vase from the 6th century BC, which was found in Tuscany in 1844.

Etruscan Collection

As early as the 16th century, the Chimaera of Arezzo, an Etruscan bronze statue found its way from the soil of Tuscany into the collection of Cosimo I de' Medici. Like other Etruscan artifacts on display here, it dates from the 5th or 4th century BC.

Museo Egizio

The Egyptian collection of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze is the second largest of its kind in Italy. There are over 14,000 artifacts in nine galleries and two depots. The foundation of this collection is formed by objects from an excavation in 1828 and 1829: Mummies, amulets and statuettes, as well as coffins and Coptic art.
Museo Egizio | Ulmon: CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

The museum

Special Tour for Families

Called Affabulando al Museo Egizio, a special guided tour is offered for children ages 6 to 13, making the 3000-year-old history of the exhibits appealing to the youngest guests.

Palazzo della Crocetta - Museum Site

The building that houses the MAF, like so many others, is closely linked to the history of the powerful Medici. It was built in 1620 as a palace for Maria Maddalena de' Medici.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I plan to spend visiting the museum?

Most tours last around 2 hours. However, a whole morning or afternoon can easily be spent at MAF, as the collections are very extensive. Read more.

General information

opening hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, the first Sunday of the month and public holidays, the MAF is open from 8.30 am to 2.00 pm (last admission 1.15 pm). The second floor closes at 1:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (last admission 6:15 pm). The second floor closes at 6:30 pm. The museum will be closed on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of the month, as well as on January 1 and December 25.

From June 12 to September 30, 2023, The MAF is open from 8.30 am to 2.00 pm (last admission 1.15 pm) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, the first Sunday of the month and public holidays. The second floor closes at 1:30 pm. Thursdays, the MAF is open from 1.30 pm to 7.00 pm, (last admission 6.15 pm), with the second floor closing at 6.30 pm.

tickets

The full price of an adult ticket is € 9, reduced € 3. Admission for children and young people under 18 is free. The reduced ticket is valid for visitors between 18 and 25 years. The ticket for the Uffizi Gallery includes admission to the museum within 5 days from the date of purchase.

address

MAF Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Piazza Santissima Annunziata n. 9b
50122 Florence FI
Italy

how to get there

MAF is within walking distance of the Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station and other major Florence attractions: just a little over 600 meters (0.37 miles) away, for example, is the Galleria dell'Accademia. Bus lines 1, 6, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 25, 31, 32, 52, 82, and C1 serve the Piazza di San Marco stop. As the center of Florence is a low-traffic zone, travel by car is not recommended.
Maurizio Massaro
Written byMaurizio MassaroMaurizio is a cosmopolitan, a musician and comes around. In his role as a content manager at TicketLens, he is always striving to find new offers as well as writing about sights all over the world.
How useful was this page?
Average rating 5 / 5. Vote count: 1.
Language
English
Currency
© 2019-2024 TicketLens GmbH. All rights reserved. Made with love in Vienna.