€1 Museum Entry for 2024 European Heritage Days
Florence’s European Heritage Days are this coming weekend September 28 and 29, with offering the €1 museum entry incentive. The aim of the European Heritage Days is to promote the city’s cultural heritage and encourage interest in Florence’s rich history. This year’s theme is “Heritage of Routes, Networks and Connections.” A concurrent initiative that has proven popular in recent years are the extended visiting hours and €1 entry fee for a variety of prominent state museums in the city (see list below). Alongside the €1 entry, there are a variety of events such as free guided visits (held in Italian), theatre and concerts, the details of which can be found here.
Below are the museums that will be taking part in the €1 entry initiative: (pre-booking is not necessary)
Galleria degli Uffizi: 7 – 10 pm
Galleria dell’Accademia: 7 – 10 pm
Museo di San Marco: 6 – 9 pm
Museo del Bargello: 7 – 9.50 pm
Palazzo Davanzati: 7 – 10 pm
Museo Archeologico: 7 – 10 pm
Opificio delle Pietre Dure: 7 – 11 pm
Cenacolo di Sant’Apollonia (Last Supper fresco by Renaissance artist Andrea del Sarto): 6 – 9 pm with free admission
Between the specified hours these museums will cost only €1, no need to pre-book a ticket online, you can simply purchase upon arrival. Ordinarily the fees for these museums are: €10 for Bargello, €6 for Palazzo Davanzati and €16 for Galleria dell’Accademia and the Uffizi. This is an exciting opportunity for both tourists and residents to see some of the most famous historical works the city has to offer, including Michelangelo’s David for only €1.
The Orsanmichele Museum on via Calzaiuoli will be open for free guided tours at 10.30 am and 4 pm. Also free on Saturday, 28 will be the Casa Martelli Museum, which will offer guided visits at no charge throughout the day. On Sunday, 29, at the Medici Chapels there will be an educational workshop for children aged 9 to 12 called In viaggio con le pietre dure (“Travelling with semi precious stones”). (Evie Mauri)
