Stibbert Museum, History and art museum in Florence, Italy
The Stibbert Museum contains over 36,000 artifacts, including European, Islamic, and Japanese weapons, armor, costumes, and decorative arts in a 19th-century villa.
Frederick Stibbert, born to an English father and Italian mother, transformed his inheritance into this extensive collection between 1849 and 1906.
The museum holds Italian Renaissance paintings, including a restored copy of the Mona Lisa, alongside medieval and early modern military equipment from multiple civilizations.
Visitors can explore the museum from Monday to Wednesday between 10 AM and 2 PM, and Friday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with guided tours available.
The Japanese armory section contains the largest collection of Japanese arms and armor outside of Japan, featuring 95 full suits of samurai armor.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1908
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Phone: +3905548604
Email: direzione@museostibbert.it
Website: http://museostibbert.it
GPS coordinates: 43.79272,11.25514
Latest update: May 14, 2025 15:01
Florence displays Renaissance architecture and art at every street corner. The city features 15th-century buildings, churches with marble facades, and museums with old master paintings. The Arno River divides the city while Ponte Vecchio spans across. From the hills, views extend over the red roofs and the cathedral dome.
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