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Entrance of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Florence

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze

HistoryArchaeologyOpens 8:30amFrom €8Firenze Santa Maria Novella

The museum has been housed since 1880 in the Palazzo della Crocetta, a palace built in 1620 for Maria Maddalena de' Medici. Its collections grew from Medici and Lorraine holdings and include the Etruscan Chimera of Arezzo, the bronze Arringatore, the François Vase and Italy's second-largest Egyptian collection after Turin. Renovation works are under way while the museum stays open, and until the end of 2026 the entrance is at Via della Colonna 38.

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Piazza della Santissima Annunziata 9b, 50122 Florence, Italy (entrance currently Via della Colonna 38)

Nearest station: Firenze Santa Maria Novella

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Hours

MonToday08:30–14:00
Tue08:30–19:00
Wed08:30–14:00
Thu08:30–19:00
Fri08:30–14:00
Sat08:30–14:00
SunClosed

Admission

From €8

EUR 2 for Italian and EU citizens aged 18-25; free for under 18s and on the first Sunday of the month

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Visitor Information

How much does Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze cost?
Standard adult admission to Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze is €8. EUR 2 for Italian and EU citizens aged 18-25; free for under 18s and on the first Sunday of the month. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze?
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze is open 1 Oct-31 May: Tue and Thu 08:30-19:00; Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 08:30-14:00. Closed Sundays except the first Sunday of the month (08:30-14:00, free). Closed 1 Jan and 25 Dec. 1 Jun-30 Sep: Thu 13:30-19:00, other days 08:30-14:00. Last entry 45 minutes before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze?
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze is located at Piazza della Santissima Annunziata 9b, 50122 Florence, Italy (entrance currently Via della Colonna 38), in the Santissima Annunziata area of Florence. The nearest station is Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
What can I see at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze?
Etruscan, Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities, home of the Chimera of Arezzo and the François Vase, in a Medici palace.
Do I need to book Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze 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 Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze?
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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