National Archaeological Museum

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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.

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3 tips for visiting the National Archaeological Museum

Egyptian sarcophagi

Enter the museum for free with the ticket for the Uffizi

Within 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

Buy tickets online

It is recommended to buy your tickets in advance. This way you can avoid queues and make the most of your day in Florence.

Visit the garden

The garden is not open to the public, so plan to spend your visit in the museum collections instead.

Roman drinking bowls | Wiki Commons: Giovanni Dall'Orto CC BY 2.0

The National Archaeological Museum of Florence

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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

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.

General information

opening hours

Winter schedule (October 1–May 31): Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 8:30 am–2:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am–7:00 pm. Summer schedule (June 1–September 30): Monday through Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 8:30 am–2:00 pm; Thursday 1:30 pm–7:00 pm. The museum is also open 8:30 am–2:00 pm on the first Sunday of each month and on public holidays other than January 1 and December 25. It is closed on all other Sundays, January 1, and December 25. Last admission is 45 minutes before closing.

address

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

website

Official site: http://www.polomusealetoscana.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/198/firenze-maf-museo-archeologico-nazionale

tickets

Standard admission is €8.00. Reduced admission is €2.00 for EU citizens ages 18–25 and qualifying non-EU visitors covered by reciprocity rules; visitors under 18 and other eligible categories enter free. Children under 12 must be accompanied. Admission is also free on the first Sunday of each month and, in 2026, on November 4. Visitors eligible for free admission still need a free ticket. Advance online purchase is recommended; same-day tickets are also available at the museum ticket office.

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.

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.

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