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Accademia Gallery Timed Entry Tickets

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Discover one of the finest art collections in Europe and throughout history, including Michelangelo's masterpieces at Accademia Gallery.

Highlights

Save your time with reserved entry access rather than waiting in long lines and queues to purchase tickets on-site.
Venture into a Gallery that holds some of the most important works of art in Italian history: from Michelangelo's David to Lippi's Madonna and Child!
Immerse yourself in the Gallery and feel free to explore at your own pace since your tickets are valid for the rest of the day until closing time.
Upgrade for VIP treatment with hosted entry! You can also add audio guides for heaps of expert wisdom on everything art and Renaissance.
Did you know? Michelangelo's David was originally placed in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence and was only moved to the Accademia Gallery in 1873.

Inclusions

Timed entry to Accademia Gallery
Escorted entry (optional)
Audio guides in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Chinese (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from United States, Spain, United Kingdom and over 68 countries have loved this experience

Elizabeth

3/5

Apr, 2024

The museum visit was great! However, we almost didn't get in because although very clear, helpful instructions had been provided for meeting our guide, he was not at the designated place when we arrived. It was only by chance that we happened to find him, with help from another company's guide, right at the last minute, in a different part of the street. He also was not wearing the red badge that we were looking for, so it was a bit stressful.

Kent

5/5

Apr, 2024

Museum as well laid out, very good information about the exhibits and a wonderful display of art. The statue of David is even more impressive when you see it in person.

Mary

4/5

Apr, 2024

Headout was great at providing last minute easy ticket collecrion and short wait to enter the museum. Host was personable and helpful to get us where we needed to be.

Barbara

3/5

Apr, 2024

Beautiful venue, but the literature to schedule the tour indicated a 1 hour tour, not just a ticket to access the venue and have a shorter line. The advert in the online materials was not accurate. The information at the site, was unclear from the hosts and you were plopped into a line (at double the cost of the entrance fee) and left.

Nancy

4/5

Apr, 2024

Our guide was late giving us the entry tickets and did not enter the museum with us, however, we greatly enjoyed the museum. I think we were overcharged. I've been wanting to see the statue of David for many years, so I'm very glad I finally got to see it!

Your experience

Art, history & more

Located at the intersection of two ancient monasteries, the Accademia is known for housing Michelangelo’s greatest works along with other works from renowned artists. Explore the various zones and take in the creative artistic expression that radiates through the halls filled with art.

Museum halls you shouldn't miss

The first hall once you enter the gallery, is the Hall of the Colossus, which houses the stunning marble sculpture of ‘Rape of the Sabines’ by Giambologna. The hall also features paintings by Botticelli, Paolo Uccello, Perugino and many more artists. The Hall of the Prisoners, a special memoir dedicated to the unfinished works of Michelangelo houses the 4 sculptures, Atlas, Bearded Slave, Awakening Slave and Young Slave. The most famous hall in the Accademia, The Tribune houses the legendary ‘David’ by Michelangelo. Placed in the centre under a bright skylight, the halo-like dome is a spectacular sight capable of reducing the mightiest individuals to mere spectators.

Venture into the world of rhythm and music as you discover the surreal Grand Ducal Collection of over 50 musical instruments inside the Museum of Musical Instruments. Explore the collection of string, wind and harpsichord instruments on display including the piano by Bartolomeo Cristofori and the tenor viola by Antonio Stradivari.

You can choose to upgrade your tickets to include hosted entry and/or audio guides. Go for hosted entry to skip the hassles of the admission process, with a host by your side you will breeze through entry lines like a pro! Audio guides fill our tour with tidbits from the artist's life, historical context, the story behind each masterpiece, and a newfound appreciation for art. These pre-recorded bits of wisdom can be consumed in the language and pace of your comfort!

Know before you go

What's not allowed

No bags and large backpacks, helmets, knives, scissors, or any hazardous objects will be allowed in the Gallery.
No food or drinks can be consumed inside the museum.
Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, stands, and tripods are a no-go inside the venue.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible as well as suitable for pregnant women.

Additional information

Kindly note that your tickets offer reserved entry into the gallery. However, there may be a wait at the ticket office across from the museum when you're exchanging your voucher for the physical ticket.
You will then have to gain entry at Priority Entrance for Reserved Ticket holders. You will still have to go through a security check.
Due to security reasons, the gallery can only accommodate a certain number of people at any given time so, if space allows, you may be moved to a slightly earlier or later time slot upon arrival.
Please buy any souvenirs before leaving the Gallery as you can’t re-enter the museum with the same ticket.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.
Please ensure that you arrive 20 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Make your way to the Galleria dell'Accademia, Via Ricasoli, 58 (street)
The gallery is just a 1-minute walk from the 'Museum of Craft' & from the 'David of Michelangelo Statue'
You can also spot a tiny bookstore door (Libreria Gozzini) just opposite to the gallery

Get Directions to the Redemption Point