Are you curious about the lives of remarkable individuals? Here are the top person and artist museums in Florence:
1Accademia Gallery
FlorenceThe 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 2Museo Galileo
FlorenceMuseo 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 3Galleria dello Spedale degli Innocenti
FlorenceAs 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 4Museo del Cenacolo di Andrea del Sarto
FlorenceMuseo 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. 5Casa Buonarroti
FlorenceCasa 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- 6
Leonardo da Vinci Museum
FlorenceThe Leonardo Da Vinci Museum in Florence displays a collection of interactive machines based on the original sketches of Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci. 7Museo Casa Rodolfo Siviero
FlorenceMuseo 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- 8
Leonardo Interactive Museum
FlorenceThe Leonardo Interactive Museum in Florence displays reproductions of artworks, inventions and designs by Leonardo da Vinci. 9Museo del Ciclismo Gino Bartali
FlorenceThe 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 10The Garden of Archimedes
FlorenceThe 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 11Dante's House
FlorenceOpened 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