Florence · Signoria and the river
Bargello Museum
A medieval palace used as a sculpture museum, with Renaissance work by Donatello, Michelangelo, Cellini and Giambologna. The courtyard and the first-floor hall hold most of the highlights.
- 1 h 30
- €12
- Booking: not needed
- Signoria and the river
Data checked on October 4, 2026
The Bargello was built from 1255 as the seat of the city's chief magistrate and later served as a prison before it became a museum in the 19th century. It now holds the main collection of Italian sculpture, especially Florentine Renaissance work. The courtyard has a loggia and an open stair covered in coats of arms, the ground floor has Michelangelo's marbles and the first floor has Donatello's bronzes.
What to look for
- Donatello's bronze David
- Michelangelo's Bacchus and Brutus
- Giambologna's Mercury
- The courtyard with its coats of arms
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 am–6:50 pm | |
| Wednesday | 8:15 am–6:50 pm | |
| Thursday | 8:15 am–6:50 pm | |
| Friday | 8:15 am–6:50 pm | |
| Saturday | 8:15 am–6:50 pm | |
| Sunday | 8:15 am–6:50 pm |
Closed on Mondays, except four evening openings on 5, 12, 19 and 26 October 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00 with last entry at 20:20. Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month.
Source: Musei del Bargello, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €12. The ticket is 12 for the Bargello alone. A 48 hour ticket that adds the Accademia costs 26, and a 72 hour ticket for all the museums of the group costs 38.
Getting there
The Ghibellina Bargello bus stop is at the door, and the Duomo and the Signoria are each about five to eight minutes away on foot.