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Florence Museums There are many museums in and around Florence, ranging from masterpieces by famous artists, to fine porcelain collections. Please note that tourist attractions, including churches and museums, do not come cheap in Florence. Very few will offer combined/joint tickets.   Museum of the Opera di Santa Croce The museum is located next to the church of Santa Croce and was recently reopened ofter damage in the flood of 1966. Galleria dell'Accademia The Accademy Gallery houses some of the most famous sculptures, including Michelangelo's 'The Four Prisoners', 'Pieta of Palestina' and 'David'. Galleria dell'Ospedale degli Innocenti  Designed by Brunelleschi in the 15th century, the Hospital of the Innocents was aimed at raising abandoned children and to teach them useful trades to help them into society. Museo Nazionale del Bargello The National Museum il Bargello is set in one of the oldest buildings in Florence, 1255. Instituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza The museum of the History of Science was founded in 1927 and houses a collection of scientific instruments which prove Florence's interest in science from the 13th century. Museo di San Marco The Museum of San Marco is worth seeing just for its splendid architecture alone. Galleria degli Uffizi The Uffizi Gallery was intended to house the offices of the Medici family, who set aside room to house the finest works from their collections. Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore Florence's skyline is dominated by the Cathedral which is dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore, and is a typical Italian Gothic structure. see Duomo Cathedral The Pitti Palace    The Pitti Palace was formerly host to all the ruling dynasties, the Medici's, Lorraine's, Bourbon's, Bonapartes and Savoy's. Gallery Palatina and Royal Apartments  This is the probably the most important gallery housed in the Pitti Palace.  Cenacolo of Ognissanti The Gallery of Modern Art is situated on the second floor of the Pitti Palace. Museo degli Argenti The Medici Treasury house precious objects that were commissioned by the Medici family. Museo delle Porcellane The Porcelain Museum holds what one can only term as a princely collection. Galleria del Costume The Costume Gallery is located in the 18th century Palazzina della Meridiana and overlooks the Boboli Gardens Cappelle Medicee The Medici Chapels are part of the Basilica San Lorenzo, and are the mausoleum for the Medici family. Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia Located in a former Benedictine convent built in 1339 and extended in the 15th century. La Specola  Natural History Museum of the University of Florence - Zoological Section 'La Specola'. Della Ragione Art Collection    The Art Collection of Alberto della Ragione was donated to the municipality in 1970.   List of other museums in Florence. Dante's House Open: Daily 10.30am-12.30pm & 3.30pm-18.30pm (closed Wednesdays) Price: €2,50 Telephone: +39 055 219416 National Archeological Museum Opening: Monday 2pm-7pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am-7pm, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8.30am-8pm Price: €4,13 Telephone: +39 055 23575     Pitti Palace Ponte Vecchio Palazzo Vecchio Campanile di Giotto Cupola Duomo Cathedral Cappelle Medicee Basilica di San Lorenzo Piazza della Signoria Cappella Brancacci Basilica di Santa Croce San Miniato Al Monte Fondazione Romano Palazzo Medici Riccardi Palazzo dei Congressi Fortezza da Basso Santa Maria Novella Santa Maria Novella Opera di Santa Croce San Lorenzo Gardens Giardini di Boboli Giardino delle Rose Giardino dell'Iris Parco delle Cascine Museo del Bargello Galleria dell'Ospedale Galleria dell'Accademia Galleria degli Uffizi Museo di San Marco Museo di Scienza Museo degli Argenti Cenacolo of Ognissanti Gallery Palatina Cappelle Medicee Galleria del Costume Museo delle Porcellane Della Ragione Art La Specola Cenacolo di Sant'Apollonia Italy Tourism (Site Map) Property Italy Tuscany Beaches Florence Walking Florence Hotel Directory Florence Camping Florence Monuments Florence Museums Florence Nightlife Florence Parks Pisa Florence Museums - Museums Florence Tuscany Italy

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