Museo Nazionale del Bargello
Museo Nazionale del Bargello
4.5
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
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Housed in the Palazzo del Podesta (1255 AD) as the residence of Florence's chief magistrate, this museum houses an unrivalled collection of Italian Renaissance sculpture..
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Duomo
Florentia, as it was called by Latins, is permeated by an eternal beauty spread in all corners of the city. The historic center is characterized by the immensity of the Duomo, able to transport tourists into the brightest age of Florence: the Renaissance. Who does not know the Brunelleschi Dome, San Giovanni Baptistery and the Giotto’s Campanile? Everything is enclosed here and it would be easy to imagine the city as it was in ancient times, with maids walking in the main square and horses carrying coaches. Nowadays, roads are busy with street artists. Rustic Tuscan bakeries give way to fashion shops; just stop for a few minutes in the middle of Piazza della Repubblica to enjoy the colors and sweet melody of the carousel that will bring back great memories from anyone’s childhood.
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- Cathy WEdinburgh, United Kingdom185 contributionsSpectacularThis museum should be part of any visit to Florence. We came to see Donatello's "David" (a fascinating contrast to Michelangelo's work -- learn about it before you see it), then stayed almost three hours admiring the other treasures displayed here. The building itself is gorgeous too. I definitely recommend a visit and honestly am mystified that this museum isn't considered a core part of any Florence itinerary.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 1 April 2023
- SurfDiveSkiHuntCampBay Village, Ohio195 contributionsMy top 10 in FlorenceDepending on your interest in art and history, budget 1 to 2.5 hours here. It's spacious so it doesn't feel as crowded as some other area museums. And it has a variety from Christian history to medieval armor. I'd rank it in the top 10 places to visit in Florence. We only found one bathroom. It was attended, but near the exit so that was a negative.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 14 April 2023
- Joe JSan Diego, California229 contributionsSmall but worth a visitLots of different works here. It’s a small museum and you can finish in less than 2 hours. They are currently missing 36 pieces that are in London, but still worth the visit. The audio guide is 6 euro each and can be difficult to find the order in which to follow. There is an elevator for those who cannot use the stairs to the upper floors. Get your tickets in advance as they are typically fully booked daily.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 April 2023
- NeslihanIstanbul, Türkiye9 contributionsBargello MuseumI went there about 13 pm there were no lines but this is only my experiences. I did not buy ticket from online i got it from there easily. Michelangelo's Bacchus is in this museum too. Be aware that there is a room which is close to enterance and apart from the main museum. You dont want to miss the sculpturesVisited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 7 July 2023
- Philip CYork, Maine598 contributionsFavorite MuseumWe love Civic museums, historical societies, and the like. In essence, that's the Barghello and it's sister museums (get the combo ticket). But consider that the Barghello is 50 times better. The building alone is spectacular, Donatello's David a masterpiece, but it's the big and little collections that are here that tell the story of Florentines, their successes and failures, their tastes, their passions, their legacies. And you can buy a ticket at the door and fill in your Firenze experience with short but sweet visits to the Davanzati (exceptional silk and lace collection, the Medici Chapel (marble magic and tombs of the city father's and Dobatello), and the Martelli Mansion in which the family lived from the 1500s to 1986!.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 September 2023
- SMLikestoTravelBengaluru, India277 contributionsMust visit for the sculpturesBeautiful building, easy entry at 11 am with no crowds or queues. We did have tickets booked online already. Once inside, we used Rick Steves audio guide to explore the exhibits. Some highlights - David by Donatello, David by Verrochio, Flying Mercury by Giambologna, St. George and the dragon by Donatello, Bacchus by Michaelangelo. We spent about 2 hours here.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 15 October 2023
- 256lw123Toronto, Canada16 contributionsGreat museum and no crowdsAmazing museum, and no crowds - a major advantage over the more popular museums in Florence. Sculptures are the main feature, but we also liked the detailed historical displays from the history of Florence right back to the 9th century. The well-preserved medieval building is remarkable too. We spent about 3 hours there. Well worth seeing.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 24 October 2023
- FabulousTLBonita Springs, Florida673 contributionsWorth a VisitSmall museum but quite interesting. The building itself is a work of art. Michelangelo fans should visit to see several of his works in a non-crowded area. Beautiful sculptures from many famous artists. Reasonable admission fee.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 November 2023
- DreambigRoyal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom154 contributionsVery much worth a visit. Stunning inside.Stunning architectural building full of sculptures, paintings and antiquities of centuries ago from Florence. Quieter than the other museums and cool to sit out of the heat and hustle and bustle of the city. A must visit for sure.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 January 2024
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mashie44
Belgium154 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The collection is ok.. a few great pieces but a lot less great, and with little info. The building is interesting. My negativity is because of the staff, who were unhelpful and grumpy on more than one occasion, and the poor info on opening times. The info on the Firenze card app doesn’t list all months. Our first attempt to visit we were turned away for random reasons. Second attempt they were shut (9.15am, they were purportedly open and did open later that day but we realised too late to get in. Third attempt, our last day. And pressed for time, we got in, but there were huge static queues of schoolchildren and general chaos handling them, so a long wait. We visited 15 museums in our week in Florence and this stands out as the least helpful and least pleasant experience.
Written 13 February 2024
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Dreambig
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK154 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Stunning architectural building full of sculptures, paintings and antiquities of centuries ago from Florence. Quieter than the other museums and cool to sit out of the heat and hustle and bustle of the city. A must visit for sure.
Written 11 January 2024
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FabulousTL
Bonita Springs, FL673 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Small museum but quite interesting. The building itself is a work of art. Michelangelo fans should visit to see several of his works in a non-crowded area. Beautiful sculptures from many famous artists. Reasonable admission fee.
Written 19 November 2023
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Aero3926
Midwest362 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Well worth a visit. Bonus - it's not as crowded as some of the other museums! Great sculptures, della robbia workshop items, etc.. Only disappointment was that there are supposed to be English tours at certain dates/times. For some reason, they were not available the day we were there.
Written 7 November 2023
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256lw123
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Amazing museum, and no crowds - a major advantage over the more popular museums in Florence. Sculptures are the main feature, but we also liked the detailed historical displays from the history of Florence right back to the 9th century. The well-preserved medieval building is remarkable too. We spent about 3 hours there. Well worth seeing.
Written 24 October 2023
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SMLikestoTravel
Bengaluru, India277 contributions
May 2023 • Family
Beautiful building, easy entry at 11 am with no crowds or queues. We did have tickets booked online already. Once inside, we used Rick Steves audio guide to explore the exhibits. Some highlights - David by Donatello, David by Verrochio, Flying Mercury by Giambologna, St. George and the dragon by Donatello, Bacchus by Michaelangelo. We spent about 2 hours here.
Written 15 October 2023
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Philip C
York, ME598 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We love Civic museums, historical societies, and the like. In essence, that's the Barghello and it's sister museums (get the combo ticket). But consider that the Barghello is 50 times better. The building alone is spectacular, Donatello's David a masterpiece, but it's the big and little collections that are here that tell the story of Florentines, their successes and failures, their tastes, their passions, their legacies. And you can buy a ticket at the door and fill in your Firenze experience with short but sweet visits to the Davanzati (exceptional silk and lace collection, the Medici Chapel (marble magic and tombs of the city father's and Dobatello), and the Martelli Mansion in which the family lived from the 1500s to 1986!.
Written 24 September 2023
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GAR
243 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
There is a lot to see in this historical building turned museum, although the building itself is worth a visit. I ended up spending over two hours admiring the various artefacts
Written 21 August 2023
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TobiasWallin
Uppsala, Sweden218 contributions
Jul 2023
The Michelangelo room was not that big, but it held lots of interesting sculptures, including the drunken Baccius. But there are lots of other stuff to see.
Written 17 July 2023
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Neslihan
Istanbul, Türkiye9 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I went there about 13 pm there were no lines but this is only my experiences. I did not buy ticket from online i got it from there easily. Michelangelo's Bacchus is in this museum too. Be aware that there is a room which is close to enterance and apart from the main museum. You dont want to miss the sculptures
Written 7 July 2023
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marianor1311
Province of Bari, Italy509 contributions
L'ingresso al Museo prevede code come quelle di altri musei fiorentini? Si consiglia la prenotazione?
Enza M
112 contributions
Io ci sono stata in un sabato qualunque primo pomeriggio e zero coda infatti mi sono stupita. Non avevo prenotato, sono entrata fatto i biglietti e visitato il museo.
Sarah P
Minneapolis, MN40 contributions
I am planning on visiting Museum Bargello in the very beginning of August. Is it necessary to purchase tickets in advance? I have read conflicting things. Also if done at the museum is it cheaper than the 11 Euro I have found online?
Marino M
Florence, Italy4 contributions
Please for the opening days and tickets see the official website:
bargellomusei beniculturali it
In August probably the Bargello will be open only the morning (8.15 am-2.00 pm).
alicezanelli2018
Milan, Italy2 contributions
ciao, sto facendo una ricerca per un progetto, volevo chiedere se qualcuno di voi sa se il museo del bargello è provvisto di WIFI.
grazie
Silvia G
Lucca, Italy42 contributions
non credo. forse c'è la rete del comune e, se sei utente fastweb, dovrebbe esserci fastweb wow a Firenze
Lilian R
93 contributions
Boa noite! Estou em dúvida, alguns sites dão como horário de fechamento 13:50h e outros 16:50. Alguém pode confirmar o horário real de fechamento? Minha viagem é em maio. Aguardo. Atenciosamente, Lilian
shannonculver
minnesota161 contributions
Will the museum be open on Tue. January 2nd 2018?
williamn262
Jackson, MI462 contributions
Probably. But go to website.
Alessandro R
Turin, Italy14 contributions
Quanto tempo ci vuole per visitarlo?
marina p
Scandicci, Italy499 contributions
Caro amico vedo dalle altre risposte, ti indicano tempi brevi. A mio giudizio non possiamo visitare questo Museo che è il più importante al mondo di arte medievale in un tempo cosi breve. Io fiorentina appassionata dìarte e di storia l'ho visitato molte volte,ma ogni volta si rinnova la stessa meravigliosa emozione, e ogni volta mi riservo una intera giornata per godere in pieno di tanta bellezza, (con piccole pause nel cortile al pianterreno quando avverto stanchezza) Segui il mio consiglio non te ne pentirai!
niccbern
11 contributions
In questo museo spiegano alcuni fatti accaduti nel medioevo? Tipo le crociate, la povertà, la peste, la fine dell'impero romano, i templari ecc? Sono appassionato del medioevo?
Marchi63
Florence, Italy62 contributions
Il museo era la residenza del Capitano del Popolo detto appunto Bargello, ed è stato costruito nella seconda metà del 1200. Ma il museo è famoso per i capolavori rinascimentali di Donatello, Michelangelo, Cellini e altri che ospita.
Se è interessato a un museo di carattere storico sul Medioevo, penso debba visitare Palazzo Davanzati.
AgPar65
318 contributions
I'm afraid to go - the service seems to be pretty rude judging by some reviews...
I would like to be answered by the museum authorities ---
did the quality of service in the museum rise or not?
Von1956
Cannock, UK373 contributions
Hi In all honesty I didn't find them particularly engaging but definitely not rude. I would really recommend visiting the museum
linda G
Province of Arezzo, Italy159 contributions
I want to visit the Barghello Museum tomorrow Fri 6 May, what is the closing time then, as some sites say 1.50pm or 5pm. Thanks
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- Museo Nazionale del Bargello admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost S$29.13, while a popular guided tour starts around S$4.48 per person.
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