Bargello Museum in Florence, A Tour through Medieval and Renaissance Art

The first Italian museum dedicated to Medieval and Renaissance art resides in Tuscany – the Bargello Museum in Florence. Here you’ll find all the useful information you need to organize your cultural outing to the Bargello.

Highlights and Must-Sees at the Bargello Museum

Tickets for the Bargello Museum can be purchased through Get Your Guide with a flexible cancellation policy.

Nestled within the narrow lanes of Florence, the Bargello Museum is a hidden gem. Its entrance, located at Via del Proconsolo, 4, is just a five-minute walk from more “famous” attractions, such as the Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore).

While the entrance might be easily overlooked by distracted travelers, stepping into the Bargello Museum’s entrance hall immediately presents you with a beautiful, imposing courtyard that will surely make you stop and say “wow!”.

The Bargello is worth dedicating a couple of hours of your day in Florence to admire important sculptures by renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Donatello, Ghiberti, Cellini, Giambologna, Ammannati, Luca della Robbia, or Brunelleschi.

Equally fascinating is the chance to see up close items used centuries ago such as 15th-century combs, belt buckles from the 15th and 16th centuries, keys, jewelry, and various objects from everyday life in the past.

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Dante Alighieri was condemned to exile in the Bargello

Did you know that Dante Alighieri was condemned to exile in the Bargello? More specifically, in the grand Sala dell’Udienza on March 10, 1302.

If you’re following a Dante Alighieri itinerary and plan to visit the Bargello, it’s worth also seeing the fresco of Dante Alighieri painted by Giotto.

Dante frequented the Bargello when it was the headquarters of the Palazzo Podestà (Palace of Justice) during his “political” career in Florence, and it was here that he was sentenced to exile. Years later, in the same building, Giotto portrayed Dante in a scene of the blessed received in paradise on the Day of Judgment.

Dante’s greatness had been recognized by Florence, but when the Bargello was turned into a prison, the portrait was hidden. It was only in July of 1840 that the portrait was found and restored. A few years later, the Bargello became a museum, the first national museum in Italy.

The arts of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

The Bargello Museum was established on June 22, 1865, with a decree that transformed the old Palazzo del Podestà of Florence into the first Italian National Museum dedicated to the arts of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The collections are displayed on three floors of the building, and it’s noteworthy that more than 2,500 pieces were donated in 1888 by the antiquarian Louis Carrand, originally from Lyon (France).

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Opening Hours of the Bargello Museum

The museum is open on Mondays and from Wednesday to Saturday between 8:15 AM and 6:50 PM. On Sundays, visiting hours are from 8:15 AM to 1:50 PM.

Closing Days

The facility is closed every Tuesday. Additionally, the museum remains closed on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, barring any special announcements.

Visitor Notices

Visitors are kindly informed that ticket prices will be adjusted effective February 1, 2026. Last admission is permitted up to 50 minutes before closing time.

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For more details, check the official website.

Ticket Information for the Bargello Museum

You can purchase tickets for the Bargello Museum online. Below are details for purchasing through the authorized official reseller:

Category	Prices	Online Tickets
Adults	Euro 13.00	buy here
Students 18-25	Euro 5.00	buy here
0-17 years old	Free

An additional fee is charged for advance booking and the cancellation policy is non-refundable

There is also the possibility of booking tickets through Get Your Guide (usually with a flexible cancellation policy!).

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Where is the Bargello Museum

The address of the Bargello Museum is Via del Proconsolo, 4.