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Exterior of the Museo delle Cappelle Medicee

Museo delle Cappelle Medicee

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The Medici Chapels are two burial chapels added to the Basilica of San Lorenzo between the 16th and 17th centuries. Michelangelo designed the unfinished New Sacristy, which holds the Medici tombs and his allegorical sculptures. The larger Chapel of the Princes is an octagon under a 59-metre dome, clad in marble and semi-precious stones by the Opificio delle Pietre Dure. The Medici Crypt is part of the visit.

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Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini 6, 50123 Florence, Italy

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Hours

MonTodayClosed
Tue08:15–18:50
Wed08:15–18:50
Thu08:15–18:50
Fri08:15–18:50
Sat08:15–18:50
Sun08:15–18:50

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Free on the first Sunday of each month, 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. Optional reservation EUR 4.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo delle Cappelle Medicee cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo delle Cappelle Medicee is €11. Free on the first Sunday of each month, 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. Optional reservation EUR 4.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo delle Cappelle Medicee?
Museo delle Cappelle Medicee is open Tuesday to Sunday 08:15-18:50 (last entry 40 minutes before closing). Closed Mondays, 25 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo delle Cappelle Medicee?
Museo delle Cappelle Medicee is located at Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini 6, 50123 Florence, Italy, in the San Lorenzo area of Florence.
What can I see at Museo delle Cappelle Medicee?
Michelangelo's New Sacristy and the octagonal Chapel of the Princes, the Medici family mausoleum behind San Lorenzo.
Do I need to book Museo delle Cappelle Medicee in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museo delle Cappelle Medicee?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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