Museo Horne, Art museum in central Florence, Italy.
Museo Horne is an art museum housed in a former Florentine palazzo, with Renaissance artworks, furniture, and decorative objects displayed across multiple floors. The rooms are arranged in the style of a private residence, presenting the collection within its original setting.
A British art collector purchased Palazzo Corsi in 1911 and converted it into a museum, with his entire collection transferred to the Italian State in 1921. This transfer was followed by ongoing acquisitions throughout the 20th century.
The museum displays Italian Renaissance artworks created by Florentine and Sienese artists of that period. The collections reveal the aesthetic choices and tastes of wealthy families during this era.
The museum is typically open several days per week during standard visiting hours and offers wheelchair access throughout the building. It is best visited in early morning hours when fewer people are present, allowing for a more peaceful viewing of the collections.
The collection holds original 15th-century household objects such as silver cutlery, ivory needles, and leather boxes from Florentine homes. These everyday items offer a rare window into the private lives of wealthy families of that era.
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