Palazzo Medici Riccardi

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The Palazzo Medici Riccardi, also known as the Palazzo Medici, was home to the Medici family for more than two centuries before being sold to the Riccardis, who expanded the building before selling it to the Florentine government in 1814. The Palazzo contains a museum of ancient marbles, spaces for temporary exhibitions, and visitors can also discover the stunning Magi chapel and Gallery Luca Giordano, which contain important renaissance artworks.

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Current exhibitions

Déco Textiles: Drawing and Printing

Art school at the museum

This workshop series takes Firenze Déco as its starting point and guides participants through designing a decorative motif, turning it into a stamp, and printing on textile surfaces. The published series runs from 9 May to 6 June 2026; after 11 May, the remaining sessions are 16 and 30 May and 6 June at 14:30, with family workshops first and adult sessions later.

May 9, 2026 – Jun 6, 2026

Déco Visits at Giunti Odeon

Former Teatro Cinema Savoia

Linked to Firenze Déco, this free guided visit series explores the history and interiors of the former Teatro Cinema Savoia, now Giunti Odeon. The published dates run from 18 April to 22 August 2026; after 11 May, the remaining dates are 16 May, 13 June, 11 July, and 22 August.

Apr 18, 2026 – Aug 22, 2026, Giunti Odeon

Firenze Déco

Atmospheres of the 1920s

This temporary exhibition explores Florence's role in shaping Art Déco in Italy and Europe through ceramics, fashion, graphics, jewellery, and design from the 1920s, including works tied to Gio Ponti, Galileo Chini, Ferragamo, and Gucci.

Apr 2, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026

2 tips for visiting the Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Chapel of the Magi | Wiki Commons: Public Domain

Chapel of the Magi: Insider Tip for Art Fans

Many a guest says of the impressive Chapel of the Magi that it is worth visiting Florence just for its sake. The colorful frescoes painted by Gozzoli show the path of the Magi, but also depict the princely family as part of the biblical story.

Exterior of Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Book a Guided Tour or Inform in Advance

Since relatively little information about art is offered inside the Palazzo, it is advisable to book a guide or do your own research in advance if you are more interested.

Galleria di Luca Giordano (Mirror Gallery) | Wiki Commons: Sailko CC-BY 2.5

Palazzo Medici Riccardi: An Early Example of Renaissance Art and Architecture

The Many Attractions of Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Designed in the early Renaissance by Michelozzo around 1444, the building with its comparatively simple exterior façade boasts several areas that are well worth seeing.

Cortile di Michelozzo

The inner courtyard pretends symmetry through refined design, although in reality it is not symmetrical. In addition, the decoration of the stone interior walls and various statues catch the eye.

Giardino Mediceo

Paths paved with mosaics and citrus trees decorate the garden of the palazzo, which, like the courtyard, was still created while the building belonged to the Medici.

Cappella dei Magi

On the second floor is the Chapel of the Magi, named for the representation of the Magi decorating the walls: here the Medici family, the patron, is also artfully incorporated in the colorful frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli.

Galleria di Luca Giordano (Mirror Gallery)

The ceiling fresco of the magnificent hall was designed by Luca Giordano, as well as the painted mirrors of the gallery. This room was created in the years 1682 to 1685 after the sale of the palazzo to the Riccardi family.

Museo dei Marmi (Marble Museum)

You can visit the collection of antique marble busts and statues from the Riccardi's collection, which has been on display since 2005 and is part of the exhibition areas of Palazzo Medici Ricccardi.

Garden of Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Guided Tours Through the Palazzo

To fully appreciate the significance and details of Michelozzo's palazzo, consider taking a guided tour. These tours will walk you through the exterior façade, courtyard, garden, the Chapel of the Magi, and the Gallery of Mirrors, as expert guides share stories about the rise and fall of the mighty Medici family and the origins of this early Renaissance building. On weekends guided tours are available at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm guided tours with a duration of about 50 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I plan for a visit to Palazzo Medici Riccardi?

If all exhibitions are to be visited, about 2-3 hours should be planned. If only the architectural part of the palace is visited, about 1 hour is enough, which also corresponds to the duration of the officially offered tours.

Is Palazzo Medici Riccardi accessible with a wheelchair?

While the museums in the Palazzo are completely barrier-free, the Chapel of the Magi is only partially accessible with wheelchairs. Here, for safety reasons, only a maximum of 6 people at a time are allowed for a period of 5 minutes.

General information

opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9 am–7 pm. Closed on Wednesdays. Ticket office and bookshop close at 6 pm (the ticket office closes one hour before the museum).

address

Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Via Camillo Cavour, 3
50129 Florence

how to get there

Santa Maria Novella train station is a 10-minute walk from the Palazzo Medici Riccardi. The museum is also served by bus numbers 14, 23, and C1, which stop at Via De’ Pucci. Cars cannot be driven inside the historical center of Florence, so if you intend to drive you will need to park outside the city center and walk.

website

Official site: https://www.palazzomediciriccardi.it/

tickets

Standard admission (2025):
- 01 Jan–28 Feb & 02 Nov–31 Dec: adults €10, reduced €7.
- 01 Mar–01 Nov: adults €15, reduced €10.
Guided tours/activities: €4 per person in addition to the ticket; €2 for residents of the Metropolitan City of Florence.
Online tickets: presale fee €1.50 per ticket.
Reduced: visitors aged 18–25, university students.
Free: children and teenagers 0–17; licensed tour guides; accredited journalists; persons with disabilities and their escorts; ICOM, ICOMOS and ICCROM members; groups of students and their teachers with reservation.
2×1 offers: two tickets for the price of one full-price ticket for Unicoop Firenze cardholders, Human Company campsite guests with wristband, and Musart Festival 2025 ticket holders.

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