Museo di San Marco
Museo di San Marco
4.5
08:15 - 13:45
Monday
08:15 - 13:45
Tuesday
08:15 - 13:45
Wednesday
08:15 - 13:45
Thursday
08:15 - 13:45
Friday
08:15 - 13:45
Saturday
08:15 - 13:45
Sunday
08:15 - 13:45
About
Opened to the public in 1869, this museum houses the largest collection of sacred art in Florence including a sweeping fresco by Giovanni Antonio Sogliani and a superb collection of works by Mariotto Albertinelli.
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Ramikat
Illinois337 contributions
Feb 2023
Cloister monastery and the old church bell that would ring when the monk Savonarola's followers cried. many ancient archaeological artifacts from the ancient monastery
Written 18 March 2023
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ArtsyGalBaltimore
Maryland673 contributions
Dec 2022
A bit further out of the city, yet clearly well worth the trip for the Fra Angelico frescoes in particular the cells upstairs and the Medici and Savonarola cells. Almost missed the staircase to the cells. Makes one pause to think of the daily lives of the monks, a contemplative life, solitary without any possessions or comforts. Highly recommend this experience.
Written 3 January 2023
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Sara G
33 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Unique frescos and relics of Savonarola. If you are into either of those things, this is a great museum. If you’re more of a casual consumer, it’s a bit boring and not worth the time, or 8e
Written 31 December 2022
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BaruchBarryPinnick
Ma'ale Adummim, Israel207 contributions
Sep 2022
This museum is a gem. If you are a fan of Fra Angelico or Savonarola, this is your place. The frescoes in the monks' cells are worth a visit in themselves. The museum is well-organised and is considerably less busy than many other sites in the city.
Written 28 November 2022
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CaliforniaGoGirl
Northern California195 contributions
Oct 2022
Wonderful frescos by Fra Angelico (and his assistants) in each of the monks' cells in the dormitory as well as a luminous Annunciation at the top of the stairs. Give yourself enough time to peek into each cell, particularly Cell 35 with the beautiful and unusual Last Supper painting called Communion of the Apostles, with Jesus distributing the Eucharist to all the apostles. And don't miss the large Last Supper by by Ghirlandaio in the small refectory with a cat (symbolic of deceit) next to Judas. I went with a guide as part of a longer tour and wished I had time to linger. The signage has been imporoved in recent years, but consider reading up ahead of time or downloading the free Rick Steves audio europe app for a walking tour. I am not uploading any photos since I am not sure what the copyrights are, but the artwork here was the highlight of my trip to Florence.
Written 24 October 2022
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top-trippers
Bolton, UK592 contributions
Jul 2022
We popped in here early one morning, after our visit to the Bargello. Many of the walls of this Dominican monastery were decorated in pre-Renaissance times, by Father Angelico, and his pupils. The tour begins in the Cloister of St. Antoninus featuing some beautiful lunettes. The Guest Room, where pilgrims were received, is now a gallery for many wonderful panel paintings by Fra Angelico.Head to the Chapter House for his complex and allegorical Crucifixion. Don’t miss the Refectories. The small refectory is dominated by Domenico Ghirlandaio’s Last Supper. I loved the detail in this painting – the crockery, decanters, knives, bread etc. The lunettes above the table are filled with large trees and birds in flight, an open window frames a perching peacock, and a cat waits for scraps.
The tour continues on the first floor. At the top of the stairs, you will see Fra Angelico’s Annunciation. You can then peek into 43 monks cells which are decorated with simple frescoes, many by Fra Angelico. The last three cells (12-14) at the end of the corridor to the left, were once used by Girolamo Savonarola before he was hanged and in Piazza della Signoria. At the end of the corridor to the right, Cells 38 and 39 were reserved as a spiritula retreat for the Medici Cosimo the Elder.
The tour continues on the first floor. At the top of the stairs, you will see Fra Angelico’s Annunciation. You can then peek into 43 monks cells which are decorated with simple frescoes, many by Fra Angelico. The last three cells (12-14) at the end of the corridor to the left, were once used by Girolamo Savonarola before he was hanged and in Piazza della Signoria. At the end of the corridor to the right, Cells 38 and 39 were reserved as a spiritula retreat for the Medici Cosimo the Elder.
Written 27 August 2022
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RichOnenine
Lyon, France13 contributions
Jun 2022
Beautiful monastery decorated by one of the great pre-Renaissance painters, Fra Angelico. No crowds. And see the cell of Savonarola, the Mad Monk of the Medici times. Near the David. See both.
Written 19 June 2022
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Cannuckk
Langley, Canada342 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
My enjoyment of this museum was predicated on a couple of things. First, I had the benefit of downloading to my iPhone beforehand a free walking tour of the museum from Rick Steves Audio Europe, which went a long way towards educating a fine art novice like myself, why the frescos and altarpieces I was looking at were Important art treasures.
Secondly, I had watched the Netflix drama Medici, whose second season featured the historical character Savonarola, a former resident of the Convent and thorn in the side of the Medici family, whose living quarters are featured on the upper floor of the museum.
Both of these background sources if you wish to access them may help the casual visitor.
If you use the suggested audio tour, which is just under an hour long, reserve some additional time to read the posted narrative signs and enjoy exhibits not especially featured in the tour. I had only allocated a bit over an hour to see the museum, and wished I had allowed for more.
The 8 euro admission cost is a relative bargain.
Secondly, I had watched the Netflix drama Medici, whose second season featured the historical character Savonarola, a former resident of the Convent and thorn in the side of the Medici family, whose living quarters are featured on the upper floor of the museum.
Both of these background sources if you wish to access them may help the casual visitor.
If you use the suggested audio tour, which is just under an hour long, reserve some additional time to read the posted narrative signs and enjoy exhibits not especially featured in the tour. I had only allocated a bit over an hour to see the museum, and wished I had allowed for more.
The 8 euro admission cost is a relative bargain.
Written 29 October 2021
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982rodneyl
Grande Prairie, Canada162 contributions
Oct 2021
San Marco is easy to miss given all the attractions of Florence. Fabulous frescos in the portals of a massive courtyard. Frescos are superb, the museum collection is extensive and even the monks cells have frescos.
Written 16 October 2021
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TA21186
Munster, Germany640 contributions
Sep 2021
This former cloister is now a one-of-a-kind museum, which strangely not as overrun as some of the other wonderful sites in Florence. There are a number of remarkable features to this impressive site, including a library dating back to Cosimo Medici, as well as items from Savonarola, but the real claim to fame is the work from Fra Angelico. One large hall is devoted to his paintings on wood, and they are spectacular. Then, and this completely blew me away, are the frescos which decorate the halls, but also the 40 monk cells - every cell was decorated accoring to the specification of the respective monks, and are therefore unique and different among themselves. An absolute beautiful museum that is situated at the San Marco square. Do not miss.
Written 9 October 2021
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malenainv
Ventura, CA24 contributions
We are planning a visit in May to the museo. Wondering if I need to buy tickets in advance since it will be in may. Thank you for your response in advance.
TheRam25
Brescia, Italy45 contributions
È possibile fare foto senza flash all'interno del museo??
Joanna H
Salisbury, UK6 contributions
Is it necessary to join a tour to get in quickly, or are the queues not too bad?
HotelSnob2003
Maryland122 contributions
No. You can join a tour, but it’s very easy on your own. I was there last May, August, and February, and it was never crowded. Just remember it closes at 13:50 each day. Enjoy!
恐れ入りますが教えて頂けますか？
今年のゴールデンウィーク、5月3日の午前中、アカデミア美術館の後に訪問したいと思っています。アカデミア美術館は予約したのですが、サンマルコ美術館もこの時期は予約が必要だと思われますか？
Genevieve S
Brisbane, Australia10 contributions
What time/s are the English tours in the Museo di San Marco? I will be visiting there in late May or early June.
AlessandroFlorence
Florence, Italy9 contributions
Free tours in English usually run on Wednesday anf friday at 12.30 pm (no reservation required). Schedule can occasionally change. You could call the museum the day before your visit.
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MUSEO DI SAN MARCO (Florence) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Museo di San Marco
- Museo di San Marco is open:
- Sun - Sat 08:15 - 13:45
- We recommend booking Museo di San Marco tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 5 Museo di San Marco tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Museo di San Marco:
- Fabulous Florence Self Guided Audio Tour (From €15.56)
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- Private Florence San Marco Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry (From €120.14)
- SAN MARCO Museum Private Tour in Florence (From €100.80)
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour (From €4.69)
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