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Bargello National Museum

Discover Renaissance masterworks by Donatello, Verrocchio, and more at Florence’s Bargello Museum.
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Museo del Bargello Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • The National Museum of the Bargello is home to an extensive collection of Renaissance works

  • See here masterpieces by Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Verrocchio, Michelangelo, Cellini and more

  • Get a gimpse into 15th-century Florence through the coin, textile and armor displays

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  • The National Museum of the Bargello is home to an extensive collection of Renaissance works

  • See here masterpieces by Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Verrocchio, Michelangelo, Cellini and more

  • Get a gimpse into 15th-century Florence through the coin, textile and armor displays

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€19.50
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Bargello Museum courtyard with visitors, Florence guided tour.

Bargello Museum Guided Tour

1 hr
  • Skip the line at the Bargello Museum with pre-booked tickets and immerse yourself in its incredible art collection.
  • In this two-hour guided tour, you will be taken through Tuscan works of the 16th Century, glazed terracotta by Andrea and Giovanni Della Robbia and more.
  • Explore iconic works like Donatello’s David and St. George, or Michelangelo’s Bacchus and Tondo Pitti.
  • Dive into the early Renaissance as your guide uncovers the masterpieces created by Donatello and Verrocchio.
  • Hear fascinating insights through your radio system and feel free to revisit any exhibits you'd like to see again after the tour.
More details
  • Skip the line at the Bargello Museum with pre-booked tickets and immerse yourself in its incredible art collection.
  • In this two-hour guided tour, you will be taken through Tuscan works of the 16th Century, glazed terracotta by Andrea and Giovanni Della Robbia and more.
  • Explore iconic works like Donatello’s David and St. George, or Michelangelo’s Bacchus and Tondo Pitti.
  • Dive into the early Renaissance as your guide uncovers the masterpieces created by Donatello and Verrocchio.
  • Hear fascinating insights through your radio system and feel free to revisit any exhibits you'd like to see again after the tour.
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€42
Slide 1 of 11, Palazzo Vecchio exterior and Museo del Bargello courtyard in Florence, Italy.
Palazzo Vecchio exterior and Museo del Bargello courtyard in Florence, Italy.

Combo: Palazzo Vecchio + Museo del Bargello Tickets

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  • Enjoy priority access to the Palazzo Vecchio Museum and glimpse into the classical learning, science, and art period of Renaissance Florence.
  • Admire Salone dei Cinquecento, the Grand Council chamber of the Palazzo, painted by Michelangelo and Da Vinci.
  • View the evolution of Renaissance sculpture, from Donatello's bronzes to Della Robbia's glazed terracottas, and Verrocchio's dramatic figures.
  • Step into 15th-century Florence through the museum's coin, textile, and armor displays.
  • Fun fact: Over 50 hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate the Room of Maps at the Palazzo Vecchio.
More details
  • Enjoy priority access to the Palazzo Vecchio Museum and glimpse into the classical learning, science, and art period of Renaissance Florence.
  • Admire Salone dei Cinquecento, the Grand Council chamber of the Palazzo, painted by Michelangelo and Da Vinci.
  • View the evolution of Renaissance sculpture, from Donatello's bronzes to Della Robbia's glazed terracottas, and Verrocchio's dramatic figures.
  • Step into 15th-century Florence through the museum's coin, textile, and armor displays.
  • Fun fact: Over 50 hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate the Room of Maps at the Palazzo Vecchio.
from
€45.40

Pro tips to help you make a pick

The base Bargello-only ticket is generally in the low-to-mid €10–€20 range, while audio, hosted entry, guided tours, and combo products cost more. Compare inclusions carefully before booking because prices and combinations change.

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About Museo del Bargello

Renaissance sculpture is the core focus here, not painting, which gives Bargello a different role from Florence’s better-known galleries. Inside the Palazzo del Bargello, you study freestanding works by Donatello, Michelangelo, Verrocchio, Cellini, and Giambologna at close range, then move into rooms of ivories, medals, weapons, majolica, and Islamic and Oriental art that broaden the story of Florentine collecting.

AddressVia del Proconsolo, 4, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Also known asMuseo del Bargello
Year opened1865
Visitors per year200000

Did you know?

The museum was officially established as the National Museum of Sculpture in 1865, making it the first Italian national museum dedicated primarily to sculpture.

Why visit Museo del Bargello?

Donatello Masterpieces Including the Bronze David

The Donatello rooms hold the bronze David, described in the research as the first free-standing nude statue of the Renaissance. You can also see St. George and the Marzocco, three works that connect sculpture directly to Florence’s civic identity.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance - Via del Proconsolo 4

This is the museum’s main public entrance, located in the large medieval stone facade of Palazzo del Bargello on Via del Proconsolo, near Piazza San Firenze. All visitors and groups use this entrance. Tickets are checked in the entrance hall before the galleries, and pre-booked tickets usually bypass only the ticket purchase line, not security. Bag inspection takes place here, and larger items may need to be left in the cloakroom. Some visitors report that the doorway is easy to miss against the historic facade, so look for signage for “Museo Nazionale del Bargello.” Access leads into the courtyard, but upper floors involve stairs and elevator availability is limited.

Travel guides and tips

Discover the rich artistic heritage at the Bargello National Museum

Discover the rich artistic heritage at the Bargello National Museum

Once inside Bargello National Museum, you’ll be greeted by an exceptional display of Renaissance sculptures, carefully curated to showcase the ingenuity and skill of renowned artists from this golden age of creativity. The works of legendary sculptors like Donatello, Michelangelo, and Cellini grace the galleries, each piece a testament to the virtuosity of its creator. […]

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