Museo archeologico nazionale di Firenze
One of the oldest archaeological museums in Italy, with Etruscan, Greek and Egyptian collections of Medici and Lorraine origin, including the Chimera and the Vaso François.
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About the museum
The museum was established by royal decree in 1870 and is one of the oldest archaeological museums in Italy. Its collections derive largely from the collecting of the Medici and the Lorraine, to which material from excavations in Tuscany and from Egypt has been added over time.
The seat is the Palazzo della Crocetta, with a historic garden that houses reconstructions of Etruscan tombs. The collections include the Egyptian section, one of the largest in Italy, the topographical section of Etruria and important collections of Greek vases, including the Vaso François.
Since the exhibition spaces have long been insufficient, over one hundred thousand objects are kept in storerooms and are presented to the public only on the occasion of exhibitions. The museum also has an archive, a photographic library, a restoration laboratory and a library.
Highlights
- Vaso François
- Chimera of Arezzo
- Idolino of Pesaro
- Urn of Larthia Seianti
- Egyptian section
- Topographical section of Etruria
Permanent exhibitions
- Collezioni egizie – Section devoted to ancient Egypt, among the richest in Italy, with sarcophagi, mummies and everyday objects.
- Collezioni etrusche e greche – Bronzes, urns and vases of Etruscan and Greek production, including the Vaso François.
- Founded
- 1871
- Operated by
- Ministero della Cultura
- Director
- Daniele Federico Maras
- Visitors per year
- approx. 76,568
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €2Italian and European Union citizens aged 18 to 25 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s, in accordance with the regulations of the state museums. |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month: free admission.
Reductions and free admissions follow the regulations of the state museums. For groups and guided tours the limit is 30 people.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
The museum has a bookshop, a library, a teaching room and multimedia stations. The historic garden is not open to the public.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Booking is optional; it is required for groups of more than 8 people. Online tickets via CoopCulture; telephone assistance on +39 055 035 4135 or 800 615 615. |
