Accademia Gallery Tickets
The Accademia Gallery in Florence is the second most visited museum in Italy.
Inside you can admire some of Michelangelo's most beautiful works, including his iconic David.
In addition to the statue of David inside the Accademia Museum are the Prisoners, St. Matthew and the Palestrina Pietà.
Accademia Gallery Tickets: Priority Entrance
Visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence and admire Michelangelo’s David up close.
Book nowIn addition to Michelangelo's masterpieces, there are many other works inside, such as Botticelli's Madonna and Child and Madonna of the Sea, Giambologna's Rape of the Sabine Women, and works by Perugino, Pontormo, Filippino Lippi and Bronzino.
The Accademia Gallery also houses the Museum of Musical Instruments, which boasts a violin that belonged to Stradivari and the oldest upright piano preserved to date.
Accademia Gallery guided tour
As well as skip-the-line tickets, there are several ways to visit the Accademia Gallery. If you want to fully appreciate the artworks without getting lost in the galleries, the best option is to choose a tour with an expert guide.
Your guide will offer fascinating insights into the key works, such as how Michelangelo transformed a huge block of marble into the iconic statue of David. This is an excellent way to learn about the history of Florence and its artists quickly and easily!
Visit the Accademia Gallery with a guide
Book your ticket online to enjoy priority access and avoid the queue. Choose a guided tour to discover the secrets of the Accademia Gallery.
Book nowYou can also purchase a ticket that includes a guided tour of the Gallery and a two-hour walking tour of Florence with a guide that will show you some of the city's hidden corners.
Even better, the Florence Pass is the most convenient option, offering discounts on entry to Florence's main attractions: the Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery and Florence Cathedral including Brunelleschi's Dome.
Useful information about the Accademia Gallery
The Accademia Gallery can be visited in about 2 hours but it depends on how long you linger to admire the various works. The visit can also take half a day if you decide to know all the details of the Gallery and choose a guided tour.
There are several works not to be missed in the Accademia Gallery: among the main ones are Michelangelo's David and the Hall of Prisoners with Michelangelo's unfinished giants, Giambologna's Rape of the Sabine Women, Jacopo Di Cione's Coronation of the Virgin, Botticelli's Madonna and Child and Madonna of the Sea, as well as various works by Perugino, Pontormo, Filippino Lippi and Bronzino.
The original sculpture of Michelangelo's David is located in the Accademia Gallery in Florence. Copies can also be admired in Piazza della Signoria and in the centre of Piazzale Michelangelo.
Admission to the Accademia Gallery in Florence costs 20 euros. The price increases if you choose the guided tour. If you want to save money there are combined tickets for various attractions in Florence at a discounted price.
Audio guides are available for €4 in several languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian and Japanese.
The Gallery does not have a cloakroom, so visitors with large bags and backpacks are not allowed to enter.
Yes, the Accademia Gallery is accessible to people with disabilities all the way through the museum. The entrance and ticket office are accessible from Via Ricasoli, 60 and there is an equipped bathroom on the ground floor.
Where the Accademia Gallery is located
The Accademia Gallery is located in the centre of Florence in Via Ricasoli, 58.
