The beautiful Bargello Palace is one of the famous landmarks which enhance the cultural landscape of Florence. From 1865 it became the National Museum of Bargello or Museo Nazionale del Bargello. The National Museum of Bargello is situated near Piazza San Firenze.

The National Museum of Bargello has an extensive and remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures ensconced in a historic magnificent impressive thirteenth century building with an open courtyard and a grand and lovely external staircase. It has important and famous works of art mainly from the fourteenth and sixteenth century.

It will be very difficult for me to list all the masterpieces in the National Museum of Bargello but I can definitely tell you that this is the place where you can see some of the best of renaissance and gothic art and sculpture. You can find famous sculptures including David by Donatello, surrounded by sculptures of his pupils Settignano and Rossellino. You can also see the panels submitted by Lorenzo Ghiberti and Brunelleschi for the famous competition of 1401 for executing the Baptistery doors. The sculptors of the renaissance are ably represented by Luca dell Robbia, Michelangelo and Verrochio. You can also find famous works by Vincenzo Gemito, Andrea Sansovino, Jacopo Sansovino, Bandinelli and Cellini. The list of famous sculptures is long and fantastic making it a definitely worth a visit for lovers of art and sculpture.

The National Museum of Bargello has also enhanced its collections through the centuries with private collections from the House of Medici as well as from other private benevolent donors. Currently you can find exquisite and notable displays of medals, seals, ancient coins, tapestries, arms and armaments, furniture, waxes, ivory and amber artifacts, medieval glazes, Limoges porcelain, Islamic art and Venetian glass in addition to the beautiful bronzes and wax sculptures.

The National Museum of Bargello has the largest display of gothic and renaissance art and sculpture in Italy dating from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century. When you visit Florence we can help you make your visit an enjoyable and culturally rich trip as we really wish you enjoy visiting Florence.

Have you ever wanted to see Galileo’s or Leonardo’s original instruments- the ancient instruments that have changed the outlook of science? Then the Institute and Museum of the History of Science or Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza in Florence is the correct place for you to visit. 
 
The Institute and Museum of the History of Science is housed in the historic Castellani Palace. It is situated overlooking Piazza Dei Guidici, Florence near the Arno River. The museum opened its door to a delighted and fascinated public in 1930 and is very popular especially with students and any one who loves science and history.
 
The Institute and Museum of the History of Science showcases the scientific progress during the renaissance. There are scientific instruments dating way back from the thirteenth century upto the nineteenth century. They show us the progress of science through the centuries. There are many rare and interesting scientific objects, instruments and manuscripts. Some of the rare scientific instruments you can view include Galileo’s compass, microscope and telescope.
 
The museum has so many scientific objects and instruments relating to astronomy, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine and general science. There is a total floor dedicated to the scientific collection of the House of Medici. There are so many scientific wonders to explore which you should definitely see for yourself. Some of them include ancient thermometers, surgical equipment, wax and terracotta models of obstetrics and other medical procedures. There are also sections devoted for pneumatics, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry etc.
 
The Institute and Museum of the History of Science also has an Institute which conducts seminars and workshops as well as publishes scientific periodicals. There is an excellent library in addition to the museum.
 
The Institute and Museum of the History of Science is indeed a place where you can spend a few hours if not the entire day when you visit Florence. It is indeed an educational and interesting place where you can fruitfully spend some time when you visit Florence.

Any art and culture lover can spend weeks if not months visiting the approximate six hundred well known and little known art galleries and museums in Florence. If you want to see Michelangelo’s original David and many other masterpieces especially by Botticelli and others you have to visit Academmia Gallery in Florence.

Academy Gallery in Florence is one among the most famous museums and art galleries worldwide. Its’ entire collection is housed in a historic building which has subsequently been enlarged to house the growing collection of sculptures, painting and many art and artifacts including Medici musical instruments.

In 1784 Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo united all the Florentine artists and many major art works under one roof called the Academy. Thus the Academmia Gallery came into existence.

Academmia Gallery has always exhibited famous artists’ masterpieces. In fact the stunning Primavera by Sandro Bottlicelli was a major attraction till it went to the Uffizi Gallery. However from 1873, when Michelangelo’s original David was shifted from Piazza della Signoria to Academy Gallery it was definitely a coup for the gallery. You can also find the Prisoners and St. Matthew at the gallery.

Through the years Academmia Gallery has been acquiring masterpieces from other galleries and also losing some to the other galleries. Yet it has been maintaining such high standards that you can’t leave Florence without at least one visit.

To do complete justice to the Academy Gallery you have to spend at least the entire day there. I can tell you about a few paintings and sculptures which you should not miss seeing when you visit the Academy Gallery, Florence.

Sandro Bottlicelli rates high on the list. Two of his masterpieces at the Academy Gallery include “Madonna of the Sea and “The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and the Young saint John the Baptist. There are beautiful miniatures depicting St. Francis by Agnolo Gaddi. You can also see Pontormo’s “Daily Life in the Hospital.”

Academy Gallery has masterpieces from the mid thirteenth century to the late sixteenth century. The museum keeps acquiring works and has added a few nineteenth century sculptures including works of Luigi Pampoloni and Lorenzo Bartolini. There are also a few icons from Russia. The museum of musical instruments is also growing and has much to offer.

We would be happy to arrange your visit to any of Florence’s museums if you wish.