Galleria dell'Accademia, Art museum in Florence, Italy
The Galleria dell'Accademia is an art museum in Florence, Italy, known primarily for its collection of Tuscan paintings and sculptures. The museum extends through several halls, with the main gallery leading to a tall domed room where the most famous sculpture in the house stands.
Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo founded the museum in 1784 to give art students from the nearby academy access to masterpieces. The famous statue was moved here from Piazza della Signoria in 1873 to protect it from weather damage.
The gallery takes its name from the Academy of Fine Arts, which originally trained apprentices in drawing and sculpture. Visitors today can observe Michelangelo's four unfinished Prisoners, which still appear partly trapped within the marble and show how the artist freed his figures from the stone.
The museum sits on Via Ricasoli, just a few minutes' walk from the cathedral. On weekends and during peak travel season, waiting times can be long, so an early morning visit is advisable.
The museum holds a collection of historical musical instruments from the conservatory, including pieces by Stradivari. In a separate gallery stands the world's first hammer piano, which Bartolomeo Cristofori invented around 1700 in Florence.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1784
Founders: Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
Official opening: 1784
Part of: Galleria dell'Accademia e Musei del Bargello
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08:15-18:50; Monday off; January 1 off; December 25 off
Phone: +390550987100
Email: ga-afi@beniculturali.it
Website: https://galleriaaccademiafirenze.it/en
GPS coordinates: 43.77692,11.25876
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:03
Florence displays Renaissance architecture and art at every street corner. The city features 15th-century buildings, churches with marble facades, and museums filled 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. This collection leads to places where history, architecture, and city life come together. Piazzale Michelangelo offers a panoramic view over the entire city. The Uffizi Gallery houses paintings by Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Boboli Gardens spread behind Pitti Palace across several terraces. The Basilica of Santa Croce preserves the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. Mercato Centrale brings locals and visitors together over fresh produce and local specialties. Each location shows a different aspect of the city, from its public squares to its quiet chapels.
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