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Accademia Gallery: opening hours and last entry

The Accademia Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 to 18:50. Last entry is at 18:10. It is closed on Mondays, on 1 January and on 25 December. These are the hours today, and they can change.

Today

Opening hours for every month are on the Opening hours page.

Checked against the official website on 14 November 2026 · Official source

DayLast entryClosing
Tuesday to Sunday: opens at 8:1518:1018:50
Monday, 1 January and 25 DecemberClosed–

The gallery is closed every Monday, on 1 January and on 25 December. We update this page as soon as there is news about hours.

Checked against the official website on 14 November 2026 · Official source: Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze

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Accademia Gallery: Entry Ticket

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When is entry free?

In 2026, entry was free on the first Sunday of every month and also on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. We add the free days of 2027 here as soon as they are published.

On those days booking was not active: you simply waited for your turn at the entrance.

Do I need to book?

Booking is recommended. Without it, the wait at the entrance can be long. Booking a day and time ahead lets you plan the rest of your day around the visit.

What are the rules at the entrance?

There is no cloakroom, so large backpacks, large bags and helmets do not go in. You can leave luggage at the MyAccademia shop.

There is a security check. Dangerous metal objects such as scissors and blades are kept at the entrance. You can bring a water bottle up to half a litre.

Audio guides and accessibility

Audio guides for adults and children are available at the bookshop, and you leave an ID as a deposit.

The entrance is accessible, and all the open rooms can be visited with a wheelchair.

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Accademia Gallery: frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of the Accademia Gallery?

The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15 to 18:50, with last entry at 18:10. It is closed on Mondays, on 1 January and on 25 December.

When is the Accademia free?

In 2026 entry was free on the first Sunday of every month and also on 25 April, 2 June and 4 November. On free days there was no booking: you waited for your turn at the entrance. We add the free days of 2027 as soon as they are published.

Can I bring a backpack?

Large backpacks and bags do not go in, because there is no cloakroom. You can leave luggage at the MyAccademia shop.

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