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San Marco Museum

Art museum in 15th-century convent housing Renaissance frescoes & 16th-century painting collection.

Piazza San Marco, 3, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
📞 +39 055 088 2000

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant

Crowd

  • Family friendly

If you are looking for a unique and memorable experience in Florence, then a visit to the San Marco Museum is a must. Located in the heart of the city, this museum offers visitors a chance to explore the rich history and culture of Florence.

The museum is housed in the former convent of San Marco, which was founded in 1436 by Cosimo de' Medici. The museum is home to a collection of works by Fra Angelico and other Renaissance painters, as well as sculptures and frescoes. The museum also includes a library, which contains manuscripts and books from the 15th and 16th centuries.

The museum is divided into two sections: the first is a collection of religious art, including works by Fra Angelico, Sandro Botticelli, and Domenico Ghirlandaio. The second section of the museum features works from the Renaissance period, including those by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael.

Visitors to the San Marco Museum will be able to explore the history and culture of Florence through the artworks and manuscripts on display. The museum also offers guided tours, which provide an in-depth look at the works of art and their significance.

The San Marco Museum has received rave reviews from visitors. One TripAdvisor user described it as “an absolute must-see in Florence” and praised the “beautiful artworks and manuscripts”. Another visitor said that the museum was “an amazing experience” and that they “loved the guided tour”.

The San Marco Museum is an essential part of any visit to Florence. With its collection of Renaissance art and manuscripts, it provides a unique insight into the history and culture of the city. Whether you are a fan of art or just looking for a unique experience, the San Marco Museum is sure to provide a memorable experience.

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5 stars

Another amazing place to visit when in Florence. So worth it. Bought the tickets online on their website. Such a gorgeous galleria and atrio with tons of history withheld in it, from portraits to ancient journals, to sculputers and Christian arts made with gold. Well maintained. The staff was very helpful in answering any questions or curiosities we had.

5 stars

An extensive art museum. There are a number of monk rooms in which each room contains a frescoes. There are a number of rooms and floors to visit. Allow approximately 2 hours to visit. The ticket costs €8. You can buy the tickets online or when you visit. We purchased the tickets at the venue. When we visited it was not too busy. It was opened Monday to Saturday 8:15 to 13:50 pm.

5 stars

The best museum I went to in Florence. I love Fra Angelico and seeing the work in person was astonishing. I didn’t know angel Gabriel’s wings sparkled until I saw it in person! I really felt the spirit of this place and was so glad I visited. It’s a nice contrast to the opulence of so many other places in Florence. I didn’t book ahead and was not busy on a Tuesday in October.