Cappella Brancacci
Chapel of the church of Santa Maria del Carmine with the fresco cycle of the Stories of Saint Peter by Masolino, Masaccio and Filippino Lippi, a masterpiece of the early Renaissance.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The chapel, in the church of Santa Maria del Carmine, takes its name from the wealthy merchant Felice Brancacci, who in 1423 commissioned the fresco decoration after returning from a mission to Egypt. The chosen theme was the Stories of Saint Peter.
The work was begun by Masolino and Masaccio, but both left Florence before completing it, and the decoration remained unfinished until 1427. After the Brancacci family fell from favour, in 1436 the friars had the portraits of the patrons erased, and in 1460 the chapel was dedicated to the Madonna del Popolo.
The missing scenes were completed by Filippino Lippi between 1481 and 1483. In the mid-18th century the vault and the lunettes were destroyed; a restoration carried out between 1981 and 1989 returned the paintings to their original colours. Today the chapel is managed by the Musei Civici Fiorentini and is visited with limited entries.
Highlights
- The Tribute Money by Masaccio
- Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden by Masaccio
- Stories of Saint Peter by Masolino and Filippino Lippi
- 1981–1989 restoration that recovered the original colours
Permanent exhibition
- Ciclo di affreschi con le Storie di San Pietro – Early 15th-century fresco cycle by Masolino, Masaccio and Filippino Lippi in the chapel of the church of the Carmine.
- Founded
- 1424
- Operated by
- Comune di Firenze – Musei Civici Fiorentini
- Visitors per year
- approx. 82,202
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €10young people aged 18 to 25 and university students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 16 · Free admission for under-17s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions. |
| Guided visit or family activity (non-residents) | €8€4 for residents |
| Multimedia guide | €3 |
| Card del Fiorentino (residents of Florence and the Città Metropolitana, valid 365 days) | €10 |
Free admission: Domenica Metropolitana: first Sunday of the month, with free admission for residents of the Città Metropolitana di Firenze.
Free admission also for school groups with teachers, tourist guides and interpreters, journalists, employees of the Comune di Firenze, and members of ICOM, ICOMOS and ICCROM. Booking is strongly recommended, because entries are limited.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The visit route is accessible to people with mobility disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Free cloakroom; backpacks, umbrellas and large bags must be left in storage.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Maximum stay of 30 minutes per visitor and at most 10 people at a time in the chapel, so there may be a short wait. Guided tours by booking: Monday, Friday and Saturday at 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00; Sunday at 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00. Groups are limited to 30 people. Access is allowed only with decorous clothing. |
