National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum is a building in Florence that holds collections of Etruscan, Greek, Roman, and Egyptian artifacts across multiple floors. These collections span different periods and cultures, showing objects that originated in this region and around the Mediterranean.

The museum was founded in 1870 with King Vittorio Emanuele II and first occupied a different building before moving to its current palazzo in 1880. This relocation allowed the collections to be displayed better and made the archaeological works more accessible to the public.

The Egyptian section displays objects from daily life such as ancient chariots, grain grinders, and personal items that reveal how people lived thousands of years ago. This collection is the second largest in Italy and helps visitors understand ancient Egyptian civilization through tangible things rather than words alone.

The museum is open most days of the week, though opening hours vary depending on the day. It is helpful to know that visiting hours can be reduced at certain times of the year, so checking ahead before your visit is a good idea.

The coin collection includes currency from different periods, notably holding the world's most extensive collection of Etruscan coins. These coins have been digitized since 2009 to preserve them and make them available to scholars worldwide.

Location: Florence

Inception: 1871

Official opening: 1870

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: MIBAC

Address: P.za della SS. Annunziata, 9b, 50121 Firenze FI

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 08:30-19:00; Monday,Saturday,Sunday[1,3],Holidays 08:30-14:00; Sunday[2,4-5] off; January 01 off; December 25 off

Phone: +3905523575

Email: pm-tos.musarchnaz-fi@beniculturali.it

Website: https://museoarcheologiconazionaledifirenze.wordpress.com

GPS coordinates: 43.77654,11.26141

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25