Florence Leonardo da Vinci Museum Tickets and Visits

Located in the heart of Florence are the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and the Interactive Museum of Leonardo, two exhibition spaces that delve into the life and work of this famous genius who has transcended throughout history for his facet as an artist, inventor, scientist and painter, and who was a pioneer of his time. Below, I give you all the details about both museums.

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Tickets to visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum are priced from 8€ for adults, while reduced admission, which is available for children from 6 to 18 years old, seniors over 65 years old, teachers and Firenzecard holders is 7€.

In addition, a family ticket for two adults and two children from 6 to 18 years old is also available at a price of approximately 28€, and there is a special rate for schools and groups of more than 15 people at a cost of 5€.

• Standard ticket: 8€.
• Family ticket (two adults and two children between 6 and 18 years old): 28€.
• Reduced admission (seniors over 65, students up to 21 years old, teachers, young people from 6 to 18 years old and Firenzecard holders): 7€.
• Admission for schools and larger groups of 15 or more people: 5€.

Tickets for the Interactive Museum of Leonardo are priced at 8€ for adults and 6,90 for children from 5 to 17 years old and students up to 23 years old. In addition, they have tickets for a price of 5 € for groups from 25 people. And, on the other hand, there is the possibility of making a guided tour whose price will be 12.90 € per person from five years or 10.50 € if you go in a group of at least 25 people.

• Standard ticket: 8.00€.
• Reduced ticket (students up to 23 years old and children from 5 to 17 years old): 6.90€.
• Ticket for groups of 25 or more people: 5.00€.
• Guided tour: 12.90€.
• Guided tour for groups of at least 25 people: 10.50€.

Tickets for both museums can be purchased at the ticket office or online. If you buy them online you will avoid wasting time waiting in line, even so, these two museums are not among the most visited in Florence, so if you do not have clear the day of your visit you can choose to buy it in person.

The traveler's tip

If you are a science lover, you go with children or want to delve into the life and work of the genius, do not hesitate to visit the two museums in Florence dedicated to the famous painter, artist and inventor.

Regarding both museums, there is no Florence tourist pass that includes free admission. However, in the case of the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci you can benefit from the reduced price of 7€ if you have the Firenzecard.

The history of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is very curious: in the 1960s, Carlo Niccolai decided to reproduce Leonardo's machines on a large scale and by hand, based on his designs, and created a complete collection with the support of various scholars who helped him decipher the artist's notes. It is essential that during your visit you do not fail to see each and every one of these models made from his sketches. Specifically, the museum is divided into four thematic areas: one that houses the civilian inventions, another with flying inventions, the war and / or military and the last for his studies on the human body and anatomy. In addition, you can not miss the documentary on the life and work of the artist and, of course, you have to visit the library. For its part, the Interactive Museum of Leonardo is an innovative and dynamic museum where you can not miss the various interactive machines built from the Codes of Leonardo da Vinci, his anatomical studies and, especially, the digital reproduction of some of his major paintings and interactive laboratories. In addition, you will also be able to see some twenty geographical tables.

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Florence is located in the heart of Florence, on Via del Castellaccio, a two-minute walk from the Duomo and about 10 minutes from the Santa Maria Nouvella station. My recommendation is to walk there. However, you can also go by car or bus:

• Bus: If you go by bus, the nearest stops are "Santissima Annunziata", where line 23B passes, and "Piazza di San Marco", which is served by lines 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 31, 52, 54 and 82.
• Car: If you are driving from another destination you will have to take the "Firenze Nord" exit of the A1 Milan/Naples highway. I recommend that you park your car in a nearby parking lot, as the museum is located in the heart of Florence and there are many traffic restrictions. The Interactive Museum of Leonardo is located very close to the previous one, on Via del Servi. However, my recommendation is to go on foot. However, there is also the possibility that you can get there by bus, streetcar and car.
• Car: Keep in mind that being located in the center of Florence there are many restrictions for the circulation of vehicles and you will have to park your vehicle in a nearby parking lot.
• Bus: If you opt for public transport, the nearest stops are "Santissima Annunziata", where lines 6, 14, 23, 31 and 31 pass, and "Piazza di San Marcos", where lines 1, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 14, 17, 20, 25 and 52 arrive.

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum is open every day of the week. Visiting hours during the summer months, from April to October, are from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. And during the winter months, between November and March, it is from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., except on Sundays, when it has extended hours from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Summer: From 9:30 h. to 19:30 h.
• Winter: Monday to Saturday from 10:30 h. to 18:30 h. and Sundays from 9:30 h. to 19:30 h.

The Leonardo Interactive Museum is open during the summer months, from April to October, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. every day of the week. And during the winter months, between November and March, it is open Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays to Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Summer: From 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Winter: Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 h. to 18:00 h. Saturdays from 10:00 h. to 19 h. Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you go to Florence with the little ones of the house, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum is a must. A didactic visit in which they can delve into the figure of this key figure in history. It also has workshops and educational games aimed at disseminating the various inventions and works of the artist.

Likewise, the Interactive Museum of Leonardo is also an excellent plan. It is an interactive museum and, above all, very dynamic, where you can interact with the different objects and learn a lot.

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The visit to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum will depend on how long you spend looking at the different models and models of Leonardo's inventions, although the average duration is estimated to be about two hours.

Regarding the visit to the Interactive Museum of Leonardo has an estimated duration of one hour, whether you take the guided tour or opt for the audio guide.

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum and the Leonardo Interactive Museum are very close to each other and, in turn, are less than five minutes walk from the Piazza del Duomo where you can visit:

• Santa Maria del Fiore: The Duomo is one of the must-see sights of the city of Florence. It was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio in the 15th century. Visit the post what to see and what to do inside the Florence Cathedral and know all the details of the visit.
• Brunelleschi's Dome: The octagonal dome of the Duomo is one of the main works of the Renaissance. It was built between 1418 and 1434 and is an engineering challenge. Moreover, a century later, the internal vault of the dome was painted by the artists Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari. It is one of the best viewpoints in the city of Florence and a must-see. Read the post If you are looking for other plans for your stay, visit the post tickets for the Dome of the Duomo Florence and know all the details.
• Battistero di San Giovanni: Also in Piazza del Duomo, in front of Santa Maria del Fiore, is the Battistero, the oldest building in Piazza del Duomo, recognized for its Door of Paradise, which has 10 bronze panels decorated with scenes from the Old Testament.
• Giotto's Campanile: It is 400 steps high and is one of the best viewpoints in Florence next to the Dome of Bunelleschi.

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When visiting both museums keep in mind the following recommendations to make the most of the visit:

• They are not two of the main museums of the city, but if you go several days to Florence I recommend that you visit them to delve into the life and work of the artist.
• It is essential that you bring your camera to capture in pictures everything you see.
• They are two ideal visits to go with the little ones of the house.
• I recommend that you go during the week when there are fewer visitors so you can see it more comfortably.
• Make the visit at your leisure and take your time to interact with everything you see.

And of course find out about the best museums in Florence, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery.