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The Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence: visit one of the most famous art museums in the world

Michelangelo's statue of David David from the Galleria de Academia Sculpture Woman with Child in the Accademia Florence A painting in the Galleria de Academia Close-up of Michelangelo's statue of David

Highlights

  • Experience the city’s most popular museums, attractions and guided tours with the Florence City Pass – one ticket, everything included. 
  • Your ticket for the Galleria dell’Accademia is already included in your City Pass. 
  • Book your preferred date in advance – you will receive all the information you need with your City Pass 
  • If you can’t find a date for your visit to the Accademia that suits your travel plans, you can also cancel the ticket – the price of your City Pass will then be correspondingly cheaper 
  • Marvel at the most famous statue in the world: Michelangelo’s David 
  • The Accademia is home to the largest collection of Michelangelo’s sculptures, and all of them are simply worth seeing 
  • In the Galleria you will find a unique collection of fascinating gold ground paintings 
  • The collection of the "Luigi Cherubini" Conservatory in Florence includes around fifty musical instruments collected between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 19th century  
  • NEW starting 4th Nov 2024: Discover Michelangelo's David in Virtual Reality

An art collection for eternity: priceless works of the Renaissance

What awaits you on site

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The Accademia di Belle Arti art museum in Florence is also known as the Accademia or Galleria dell’Accademia. The Accademia was the first academy for painters in Europe, founded in 1563 during the heyday of the Medici dynasty. With 7 statues, the Accademia has the largest collection of sculptures by Michelangelo in the world, including the famous statue of David. The collection of gold-ground paintings from the 13th to the early 15th century is unique, with examples of paintings by the greatest Florentine artists such as the Master of Mary Magdalene, Giotto, the Master of Santa Cecilia, Bernardo Daddi, Taddeo Gaddi, Andrea Orcagna and many others. No less rich is the field of 15th century painting, which represents late Gothic and Renaissance art. Renaissance painting is represented by works by Paolo Uccello, Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Filippino Lippi. 

The statue of David is regarded as the perfect ideal of male beauty in art and, like Botticelli’s Venus, is considered a standard work. Artists and art experts consider the David to be the most beautiful man-made object in art.

Discover Michelangelo's David in Virtual Reality

Immerse yourself in a fascinating 9-minute VR experience that transports you to Renaissance Florence. Experience Michelangelo's famous David statue up close and personal and hear the voice of the master himself, revealing the secrets of his masterpiece.

Highlights of the VR tour

Enter Michelangelo's workshop and admire the David up close

Listen to Michelangelo's stories about the creation process

Discover the finest details of the sculpture, which are barely visible to the naked eye

Learn about the symbolism and meaning of David

A unique art experience

As soon as you put on the VR headset, you will find yourself in Michelangelo's dusty workshop. The imposing David stands before you – so close that you can see every vein and fold in the marble. Then you will hear Michelangelo's voice, taking you on an emotional journey.

He shares his struggles, doubts and passions

explains the significance of every detail of the statue

and lets you feel the soul of his creation.

More than just looking

This VR experience doesn't just let you see the David, it lets you truly understand and feel it. You'll have a personal conversation with the genius Michelangelo and gain deep insights into his masterpiece.

Important information

The selected day and time correspond to the day and time of entry to the Galleria dell'Accademia. You then have two days to experience the VR experience.

You can do the experience at the Slow Tour Tuscany Office at Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli 10, 50123 or at the Slow Tour Tuscany Office at Via Maggio 80, 50125. 

How to get there

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Address:
Accademia di Belle Arti, Via Ricasoli 58-60, 50122 Firenze FI 

Good to know

  • Tuesday to Sunday 8.15 am – 6.50 pm (last admission 6.20 pm). 
  • Closed: 1 January, 25 December, every Monday. 

Your ticket for the Galleria dell’Accademia is already included in your City Pass.


 

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