All person & artist museums to visit in Florence

Explore the lives and works of notable individuals at 11 museums in Florence dedicated to specific persons and artists. These museums offer a deep dive into their contributions and legacy.

Are you curious about the lives of remarkable individuals? Here are the top person and artist museums in Florence:

  1. Accademia Gallery1

    Accademia Gallery

     Florence
    The Accademia Gallery in Florence was founded in 1784 and holds Michelangelo's masterpiece - the statue of David. Apart from this famous sculpture, it holds other artworks by Michelangelo and a collection of Renaissance paintings. The marble statue of the Biblical hero David was created between 1501
  2. Museo Galileo2

    Museo Galileo

     Florence
    Museo Galileo is a museum in Florence where visitors can learn about the history of science. Housed in Palazzo Castellani, the museum boasts a great collection of scientific instruments from the Medici Collection dating back to the 15th century. The permanent exhibition is devoted to Galileo, even G
  3. Galleria dello Spedale degli Innocenti3

    Galleria dello Spedale degli Innocenti

     Florence
    As there were a lot of abandoned babies in the 1400s, Florence needed to establish an institution which would take care of them. This Renaissance complex, the Spedale degli Innocenti, was built in the 1440s to serve as a children's orphanage and operated as one until the 19th century. It was designe
  4. Museo del Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto4

    Museo del Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto

     Florence
    Museo del Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto in Florence boasts a remarkable piece called 'The Last Supper' which covers more than 40 square meters. The painter Andrea del Sarto worked over eight years on his masterpiece. Some of his other artworks are on display as well.
  5. Casa Buonarroti5

    Casa Buonarroti

     Florence
    Casa Buonarroti is an estate in Florence that was once owned by the great sculptor Michelangelo, but who never lived here. The property was given to his nephew and later turned into a museum devoted to Michelangelo's early artworks - most notably the relief sculptures Madonna of the Steps and the Ba
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    Leonardo da Vinci Museum

     Florence
    The Leonardo Da Vinci Museum in Florence displays a collection of interactive machines based on the original sketches of Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci.
  7. Museo Casa Rodolfo Siviero7

    Museo Casa Rodolfo Siviero

     Florence
    Museo Casa Rodolfo Siviero is a museum in Florence that is dedicated to Rodolfo Siviero, who was an Italian secret agent and art historian who was most notable for his work in recovering artworks stolen from Italy during the Second World War. Rodolfo Siviero left his house and all the assets contain
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    Leonardo Interactive Museum

     Florence
    The Leonardo Interactive Museum in Florence displays reproductions of artworks, inventions and designs by Leonardo da Vinci.
  9. Museo del Ciclismo Gino Bartali9

    Museo del Ciclismo Gino Bartali

     Florence
    The Museo del Ciclismo Gino Bartali ("Gino Bartali" Cycling Museum) is a museum in Florence that consists of three exhibition rooms, a reading room, an audio / video room and an archive. The first room is dedicated to Gino Bartali (an Italian a champion road cyclist) and his memorabilia, including t
  10. The Garden of Archimedes10

    The Garden of Archimedes

     Florence
    The Garden of Archimedes is a museum dedicated to mathematics in Florence that aims to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics. The museum has many hands-on exhibits for both adults and children and is divided into different sections that relate to different ways of discovering ma
  11. Dante's House11

    Dante's House

     Florence
    Opened in 1965, the Dante's House museum stands on the site of a house where Dante Alighieri was born in 1265. With exhibitions spread over three floors, the museum is devoted to this great Italian writer, artist, and politician. The first floor displays document about the 13th century Florence and