Museo degli Innocenti

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Artemisia Gentileschi in Florence

First exhibition on Artemisia Gentileschi's Florentine years, when she joined the Academy of Arts and worked for the Medici; includes two Caravaggios.

Now showing20 Oct – 4 Apr 2027· €16

Permanent Collections

Art Itinerary and Pinacoteca

Renaissance paintings and sculpture including Ghirlandaio's Adoration of the Magi, Botticelli, Piero di Cosimo and the della Robbia family.

Permanent collection· €9

E l'altra metà serberò io: Signs of Recognition

Permanent, periodically updated display of 68 recognition tokens left with foundlings, chosen from over 40,000 in the Historical Archives.

Permanent collection· €9

Galleria degli Affreschi

Twenty-eight detached frescoes and sinopie, 13th-18th century, saved after the 1966 flood, with Alessandro Allori's cycle and two Lorenzo Monaco wall paintings.

Permanent collection· €9

Architecture Itinerary

Route through Brunelleschi's 1419 hospital: the loggia, church, Salone Brunelleschi and the two cloisters.

Permanent collection· €9

Nearby

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Galleria dell'Accademia

Art2 min walk

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Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Architecture4 min walk

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Brunelleschi's Dome

Architecture4 min walk

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Florence Cathedral

ArchitectureFree4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museo degli Innocenti cost?

Standard adult admission to Museo degli Innocenti is €9. Reduced EUR 7 (ages 11-17, ISIC, groups of 7-20); EUR 6 with Accademia Gallery ticket, Unicoop or FAI card; free under 11, under 26 on 20 November, Firenzecard, ICOM members. Regular rates apply on the first Sunday of the month.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museo degli Innocenti?

Museo degli Innocenti is open Open daily 10:00-19:00; last admission one hour before closing. Closed Thursday 25 December 2026. The site footer lists 9:30-19:00; the hours page says 10:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museo degli Innocenti?

Museo degli Innocenti is located at Piazza della Santissima Annunziata 13, 50122 Florence, Italy, in the Santissima Annunziata area of Florence. The nearest stations are San Marco (tram T2) and Santa Maria Novella.

What can I see at Museo degli Innocenti?

Brunelleschi's 1419 foundling hospital on Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, with Renaissance paintings and the story of abandoned children. Current highlights include Art Itinerary and Pinacoteca, Artemisia Gentileschi in Florence and E l'altra metà serberò io: Signs of Recognition.

Do I need to book Museo degli Innocenti 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 degli Innocenti?

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.