Museo degli Innocenti

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Step into Florence's 15th-century orphanage-turned-museum, where stunning Italian masterpieces mingle with poignant stories and a rooftop café boasting Tuscany views.

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P.za della SS. Annunziata, 13, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Get directions

Open (Until 7:00 PM)

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"The Ospedale degli Innocenti, a grand Renaissance building designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, opened its doors as an orphanage in 1495; it still works to protect the rights of children, but it now houses a stunning museum space. A prolonged renovation transformed a neglected, dim area into a well-lit home for more than 80 pieces of art, including paintings by Botticelli and Domenico Ghirlandaio. In recognition of the building's history, one gallery holds a collection of signi , charms or amulets broken in half by parents and left behind with their children, in hopes of someday reuniting the broken halves and the families. The top floor, once the site of the institute’s laundry facilities, is now a rooftop café with a beautiful view over Florence ."

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Mar 16, 2022

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Sun Yueru

Google
It's alright, the admission price is high for the size of the museum. Think of more like a donation to their cause :) Mostly about the history of the orphanage, unfortunately visitors don't get to see the rotating door that the orphanage is known for through which the babies were dropped.

Lucy Ross

Google
Wonderful museum with signage in multiple languages. Features the history of the orphanage and tells the stories of the women and children who lived within the walls. Beautiful art gallery in addition to the images and artifacts in the museum. Tickets were reasonable at €9 each and the museum was near empty despite the busy city.

Pong Lenis

Google
This is a very nice and unique museum, it has a very nice collection of artwork, sculptures, sketches, statues and paintings. The religious artworks are beautiful as is the building that houses this lovely museum. I really enjoyed my time here; the museum has a very nice layout and its very well preserved. I would definitely recommend checking out this museum when visiting Florence.

Brad

Google
This is the museum located within the historic hospital at Piazza Della Santissima Annunziata. The museum focuses on three main permanent collections including the 600 year history of the hospital, the unique architecture of the building as well as the Institute's permanent collection of artworks in a lovely gallery showcasing works by Italian masters from the 14th to 17th centuries. Entry to see these collections only (€9 per adult). They also host temp exhibitions like the recent Alphonse Mucha show (€16 per adult, inc. permanent exhibitions) that was pretty good, worth a view if you are a fan of art, the turn of the century Art Nouveau Master from the Czech Republic or just the art genre itself.

Michele Bowen

Google
Thought this would be fun for my kids but they were bored. The museum description says that they show you how the orphans used to live so I thought it would be more interactive but it was mostly just reading and looking at displays. But for myself I found it incredibly interesting and informative. Definitely recommend it for adults and older kids/teens.

P P

Google
I flew to Florence for the Alfonso Mucha exhibition. The exhibition is beautiful. At the same time I saw Florence and I am very pleased!

Mary Clupper

Google
Saw the special exhibit, Impressionists in Normandy. It was very well curated and I enjoyed it very much. I needed a break from religious art, so this helped.

Michael Pryor

Google
The Museo degli Innocenti is an excellent modern museum detailing the poignant history of Florence's Ospedale degli Innocenti, the Foundlings Hospital. Top Tip: the museum has a fine rooftop cafe with glorious views of Tuscany and the Duomo.

Ka M.

Yelp
Cannot recommend this amazing museum enough. It is one of the best museums in Florence. Amazing stories are told here. You will learn about the children who came through the orphanage for 500 years, as well as the history of the orphanage. They've preserved the baby window and that in itself is fascinating. Also, you can see absolute masterpieces of art with no crowds. Botticelli? Yeah it's here. The staff here are incredibly friendly and kind. There's a great rooftop perfect for a drink or snack to top off your visit! Can't wait to come back here.

Lani W.

Yelp
wonderful museum for all ages! kid and disability friendly, and everything is in english and italian. This museum is basically 3 in 1 - history in the basement, architecture on the main floor, and art on the top floor. Be sure to stop at the caffe del verone after you've seem everything - the view is spectacular! this museum is one of the best things I've seen in Florence so far.
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