Casa di Dante
Multimedia museum on three floors in the centre of Florence, devoted to Dante, medieval Florence, exile and the Divine Comedy.
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About the museum
The idea of a museum dedicated to Dante dates back to 1949, when the Unione Fiorentina, a cultural association founded in Florence, made it a priority. In 1960, in view of the seventh centenary of the poet’s birth, the association obtained permission to set it up in Dante’s house, which had until then housed municipal offices. The museum opened to the public in May 1965 thanks to contributions from various bodies, including the Municipality of Florence and the Ministry of Public Education.
On 24 June 2020 the museum inaugurated a new technological, multimedia and interactive display, designed for a more engaging visit. The route unfolds over three floors and nine rooms: the first floor tells the story of Dante and medieval Florence, from the battle of Campaldino to the city’s arts and economy, and to political life and exile; the second floor is devoted to the birth of the Italian language, the poet’s bedroom and the Divine Comedy; the third floor compares Dante’s city with Florence today.
Among the experiences offered are a 3D reconstruction of Dante’s face on a holographic display, an immersive projection on the battle of Campaldino, reproductions of the Libro del Chiodo and of the Codice Trivulziano 1080, a virtual reality experience of medieval Florence and video mapping on a large book dedicated to the Comedy. The museum’s mission remains to spread knowledge of Dante’s life and works and of the Florence of his time.
Highlights
- Room of the battle of Campaldino with immersive projection and “pugnale di Dante” (Dante’s dagger)
- Coats of arms of the Florentine guilds and interactive table on the gold florin
- Room of exile with reproductions of the Libro del Chiodo and virtual reality
- Room of the Divine Comedy with video mapping on a large book
- Virtual reality viewers for recognising Dante’s Florence
Permanent exhibitions
- Primo piano: Dante e la Firenze medievale – Five rooms on Dante’s life, the battle of Campaldino, the Florentine guilds, political life and exile, with multimedia installations.
- Secondo piano: la lingua e la Commedia – Three rooms on the birth of the Italian language, the poet’s bedroom and an immersion in the Divine Comedy.
- Terzo piano: la città di Dante – Two rooms comparing Dante’s Florence with the contemporary city, with virtual reality and touch stations.
- Founded
- 1965
- Operated by
- Unione Fiorentina
- Visitors per year
- approx. 95,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €5teachers, visitors aged 7 to 18, Gigli Pass holders, companions of people with disabilities, organised groups of at least 15 paying people |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 6 · Free admission up to age 6; reduced ticket from 7 to 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities; reduced for their companions. |
| Students & apprentices | –School groups from primary and lower and upper secondary schools: €3 per person for groups of at least 15 paying people; €5 for groups from primary and lower secondary schools with fewer than 15 paying people. Two accompanying teachers per class enter free. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €5 per personBooking mandatory for groups of more than 6 people (guide included). |
Tickets are sold at the entrance; individual visitors do not need to book. Free admission also for licensed tour guides and journalists.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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 museum is partially accessible: the ground, first and second floors are served by a lift, while the third floor and the workshop room can only be reached by stairs. Content is available in Italian and English.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum organises educational workshops for schools; guided tours, including in costume, can be booked.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum bookshop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Booking mandatory (prenotazioni@museocasadidante.it) for groups of more than 6 people, guided tours, tours of Florence and educational workshops; guided tours in costume and online activities are also offered. |
