Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, Florence
Florence, Italy
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Museum Address
Via Ricasoli 58/60, 50122 Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy
Ticket Prices
€16 (1st Sun free)
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2 artists in database
The Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence was founded in 1784 by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo to serve as a teaching collection for students at the adjacent Accademia di Belle Arti. Its defining moment came in 1873, when Michelangelo's David was moved here from the Piazza della Signoria to protect it from weathering. David now stands in a purpose-built tribune with a vaulted skylight.
Beyond David, the gallery holds Michelangelo's four unfinished Prisoners (added in 1909), whose figures seem to struggle out of the marble. The painting collection covers Florentine art from the 13th through 16th centuries, and a wing opened in 2001 displays Medici-owned musical instruments, including a Stradivarius and early pianos by Bartolomeo Cristofori, who invented the instrument in Florence around 1700.
Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, Florence in Florence, Italy houses 2 masterpieces in our database, including works by Sandro Botticelli and Michelangelo. Notable works include David and The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist.
Famous Works at Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, Florence
Browse 2 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, Florence
The Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence is best known for housing Michelangelo's David, one of the most recognized sculptures in the world. It moved here from the Piazza della Signoria in 1873.
Beyond David, the gallery holds Michelangelo's unfinished Prisoners and important Florentine paintings from the 13th to 16th centuries. It also contains a collection of musical instruments.
The Galleria dell'Accademia is on Via Ricasoli in central Florence, Italy. It's one of Italy's most visited museums, drawing visitors primarily to see Michelangelo's marble masterworks.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, Florence directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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