Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia)
Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia)

Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia)

Tuesday through Sunday, 8:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Via Ricasoli 58-60, Florence, Tuscany, 50122

The basics

To avoid spending hours in line at the Accademia Gallery, snag skip-the-line tickets in advance or opt for a private guided tour. David is unsurprisingly popular, so booking an exclusive, early-access tour allows you to beat the crowds. Other options for seeing the museum include a half- or full-day tour that visits both the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery, or includes a city sightseeing tour.

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Skip-the-Line -THE DAVID- Accademia Gallery Guided Small Group
Skip-the-Line -THE DAVID- Accademia Gallery Guided Small Group
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Gianna was terrific! Such a passionate and extremely knowledgeable guide! We learned so much, and in addition to plenty of time with David, the musical instruments were incredible. Thank you!
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Things to know before you go

  • To be assured entry on the day you want to visit, book tickets or a tour in advance.

  • Photography is not allowed inside the gallery.

  • The gallery is closed on Mondays.

  • Students from the EU and children under 18 years old are eligible for reduced or free tickets.

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How to get there

The Accademia Gallery is located beside Piazza San Marco, about a 15-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station. It’s not far from the Uffizi Gallery, which many tours visit in combination with the Accademia.

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When to get there

The Accademia Gallery is busy year-round, but especially in the summer. It’s slightly less crowded in the late afternoon, but can still be impossible to visit without a reservation. Note that the gallery is closed on Mondays.

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What not to miss at the Accademia Gallery

The scale of Michelangelo’s David (carved from a single block of Carrara marble) is enough to impress, but its fine details and lifelike features make it a true masterpiece. Travelers spend most of their time admiring David, but those interested in Michelangelo’s life and other works should also see his unfinished San Matteo or Prigioni that adorn the main hallway. The plaster model of Giambologna’s Abduction of a Sabine Woman also shouldn’t be missed.

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